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Authorities said the officer, who was not immediately identified, is in critical condition
Officer Jimmy Inn was shot in May at close range while responding to a domestic violence incident
Deputy William Halverson, who was wearing a protective vest, was in serious but stable condition Tuesday
The chief also said a “Samaritan,” who was killed as well, had helped prevent further bloodshed
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Officer Edward Jagst, 48, was remembered as inspiring, compassionate and jovial
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“Only reason we’re alive today is because of a police officer,” said one of the eight displaced residents
The officer’s “prognosis has improved” but it’s unknown if he will ever fully recover, said the Wichita police chief
In a short film, Officer Zane Wiseman shares his journey from the hospital bed back to full duty – on the motorcycle unit
The deputy was shot multiple times and airlifted with serious injuries, officials said
An officer was ambushed while working at a traffic checkpoint and returned fire, officials said
Investigators believe the man caused a three-car crash that first prompted Officer Alexandra Harris to stop to help before she was killed
The suspect was killed in the shooting, authorities said
Multiple officers piled into the room to pin the man down
Four friends were driving by the scene when they heard screams coming from the woods
The city has seen recent unrest related to an officer-involved shooting and after a protester was killed by a speeding car
That’s compared to the 46 violent duty deaths in all of 2020
Officer Joe Burson shot and killed the suspect as he was being dragged, investigators believe
Officials credited K-9 Kitt for drawing attention away from the officers, two of whom were shot but survived
The officer was able to scoop the dog into his arms in time to avoid the dog being run over
Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma
In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
The gunfight left two officers and the suspect wounded
Officer Jonathan Negron, who had been in a medically induced coma since June 3, was able to talk Sunday
The officer, who was shot while pulling over two people on a motorcycle, was hospitalized in stable condition
Some lawyers say the rule against recording may not apply if the officer felt threatened
Portland Police Association officials said the affronts had gone “too far”
A traffic stop turned bloody in a matter of seconds, leaving an officer to fight for his life
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