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A scenario-based training reveals how drawing a weapon against an unarmed threat shapes officer decisions, tactics and outcomes
Milpitas PD turned a standard cruiser into a mobile rescue unit to beat ambulance delays and give wounded officers a fighting chance
Officer Isabel McDonald wrote a poem to help families find comfort and closure in the words their loved ones can no longer say
Ketter survived a harrowing standoff and returned to duty, proving resilience knows no limits
Successful police departments place officer safety concerns and winning on the street at the forefront of their mission
When Waterbury Police officers instructed the man to get out of the car, he put it in drive and began moving forward, partially pinning an officer between the car and a cruiser
Don’t let victim thinking undermine your warrior spirit and sabotage your aspirations for peak performance
A trooper was struck by a Mini Cooper while he was investigating a separate crash; the car also hit a private security guard who stopped to help the trooper
A three-minute police response was fast, but the officer’s quick thinking bridged the critical gap
Know these signs of trouble and be prepared to defend yourself anytime the driver or another occupant exits their vehicle
Police officers can develop tunnel vision on domestic violence calls that can lead to serious injury or death for both the victim and the officer
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Warren police officer Nick Kott’s wife said that a fall from a hunting blind caused a serious neck injury; she said Kott is on a ventilator and has no feeling from his neck down
An investigation found that Meigs County Deputy Robert Leonard, who was new to the area and whose cruiser was not equipped with GPS, took a wrong turn and drove off a boat ramp
Founded by a former police officer and computer forensics expert, OfficerPrivacy removes personal information from top people-search sites, giving LEOs an extra measure of security
“Law enforcement, public safety and the military are the only professions when you leave your house and kiss your family goodbye, that might be the last time,” Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said
“What’s in your jacket? I’m kind of nervous with your hand in your jacket like that,” the Santa Monica officer asked before the man said, “You’re nervous?” and attacked the officer
The suspect, who was arrested for DUI earlier in the day, returned to the Northwest Regional police station with a handgun and pointed it at officers
The three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies were on the side of the road preparing to jump-start a stalled motorcycle
“When you look at it, it’s by the grace of God that they’re alive,” East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan said
After the traffic stop, the man searched online for info about the trooper who pulled him over; he eventually found an address for the trooper’s childhood home
After the couple was informed of their son’s charges, they pushed the officer into a wall, called her a slur, punched her in the head and took her TASER
International speaker Dwayne Bryant highlights how education, respect and communication can transform traffic stops and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community
The driver was allegedly watching a movie on his phone when he failed to move out of closed lanes and ran into Lee County Sheriff’s Office cruisers at a high rate of speed
“First responders...put their lives on the line every single time they respond to an incident,” Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson said. “The least we can do is drive in a safe and appropriate manner”
Wash. officer severely injured in 2023 motorcycle crash during motorcade files lawsuit against state
Bellevue Officer Kevin Bereta has recently returned to light duty more than a year after he collided with a guardrail and fell 30 feet from an overpass
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Apply by January 17, 2025, to receive funding for innovative traffic safety projects
Colorado State Trooper Tyler Atkins had to be airlifted to a hospital after a driver struck his cruiser while he was inside; he has since been released and is expected to recover
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
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