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Law enforcement agencies must understand the potential pitfalls and mitigate them with policy, training and ethical guidelines
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines how LE and fire can cooperate effectively on scene
Three people heard the officer yell for help and immediately ran to tackle the suspect
Officers were responding to a call about a suicidal person when gunfire erupted, police said
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The officer had opened the door of a suspect’s vehicle when a powdery substance wafted out
The St. Louis Police Department is asking for help identifying the suspects
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The suspect began shooting as soon as the officer stepped out of his vehicle
The seven-day manhunt in the same area for a suspect is one of the longest in recent memory in South Carolina
Police said the man then got out of his car and tried to attack several officers outside the station
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, at times using tear gas to disperse a crowd of 2,500 people
In a scene similar to the 2017 pursuit that put Detective Dalsh Veve in a wheelchair, Justin Murrell allegedly hit the gas during a traffic stop early Sunday
You must take care of yourself and your own well-being before you can be called upon to reliably take care of others
Providing opportunity to earn additional income while protecting officers from exceeding their physical and mental limits in the line of duty
Deputy Michael Hutton was shot multiple times while responding to a theft call, officials said
Officer Chris Oberheim was killed and another officer was wounded while responding to a domestic disturbance
The man, who was stopped for speeding, was caught after a brief escape and is facing 10 charges
Trenton Trevon Lovell was sentenced for killing Sgt. Steve Owen, who was shot five times as he answered a 911 report of a burglary in progress in 2016
The suspect, who barricaded himself inside the home following the shooting, was found dead
The officers had been responding to an alert from ShotSpotter, the city’s gunshot detection system
The four officers are expected to recover, officials said
Why skepticism is a better tactical mindset for both your safety and your spirit
When negative thoughts become habitual or are applied in the wrong context, they can be damaging
The small folder, which clips onto the driver’s side air vent, aims to help stops go as smoothly as possible
Experts say it’s the worst known ransomware attack ever to hit a U.S. police department
A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard
The suspect is accused of pointing the officer’s own gun at him and pulling the trigger
The officer, who was wearing a vest and was shot multiple times, is “thankful to be alive,” NYPD officials said
Det. Lucas Benedetti and Officer Jimmy Inn were remembered for their devotion and optimism
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