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Police said the man had twice before been charged with assaulting officers
COVID-19 infections all but doubled the losses, while “struck by” fatalities are up 138% over similar deaths in 2020
The involved technicians have been removed from the field, said Police Chief Michel Moore
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
Two groups clashed over the weekend, leading police to declare an unlawful assembly
The suspect opened fire from the motel balcony on police officers, authorities said
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The city has not reached 300 killings more quickly in a single year since at least the 1970s
Officer Ashley Haarmann was out hiking when she fell from a “treacherous” path, police said
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When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements
Police Chief David Reynoso said officers were unable to respond to several calls because of the vandalism
The agent was struck in his tactical vest and is expected to survive, FBI officials said
A nine-hour standoff in Texas led to the death of Sgt. Josh Bartlett
Sgt. Josh Bartlett served as the commander of the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office tactical unit
“The detonation was so powerful that it deployed the squad car’s airbags,” Milwaukee Police said
The officer was hospitalized with multiple facial fractures
“Timing was very much on my side that day,” said Cpl. Allan Ervin
In the video, a man uses his bare hands to push a note into the meal that reads, “Hope that sh** tastes good”
Traffic fatalities are on the rise and COVID-19 continues to be the leading cause of duty deaths
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
The officer was seen giving two thumbs up as he left the hospital, a few weeks after being shot in the line of duty
Officers were approaching a suspect vehicle to serve a warrant when a man got out and fired
Police Chief Bill Scott says the department has a shortage of 400 officers
The officer was in uniform, stepping out of a police cruiser, when he was shot
The driver had shifted into reverse and accelerated, hitting the officer directly behind him, in what police called “clearly an intentional act”
A 28-year-old Chicago man is accused of shooting and wounding three law enforcement officers
Video of the fatal shooting shows the suspect charging and falling on top of the deputy
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