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Virginia patrol officer’s dashcam video is another reminder that traffic stops can go from routine to life-threatening in the blink of an eye
If we won’t acknowledge the risks rural officers face, and make sure they have a chance against them, then honoring their sacrifices with ceremony rings hollow
The deputy sustained fractures in both his legs, officials said
Deputies were trying to arrest the bar owner for violating COVID-19 indoor dining rules
The extent of the agent’s wounds was not immediately known
‘From the sound of the bullets passing by my head, I would say I was inches from injury or death that evening.’
Police said officers just happened to be passing by at the right time
The officer had been parked in front of the tourist attraction to protect it, police said
A 22-year-old is facing charges of attempted murder and a slew of other felonies
Under new guidelines, no-knock warrants would only be acceptable in high-risk circumstances such as a hostage situation
While the officers were arresting the man, he was able to get back in his SUV and drag both officers for several feet
A 13-year-old boy was home alone when he heard an intruder and called his mother, who called her ex-husband -- a Miami cop
Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said the officer is in good spirits
Authorities said it’s not clear how the woman managed to get out of her handcuffs and grab a gun
The officer was on duty but wearing civilian clothes, according to local news outlets
The trooper’s injury in not considered life-threatening, police said
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
The burning of the 3rd Precinct building during George Floyd protests earlier this year led the governor to call in the U.S. National Guard
No one in the sheriff’s office was injured
Tulalip Tribal Police Officer Charlie Cortez disappeared into frigid water Tuesday night
Officer Travis Sodon climbed up scaffolding to reach the frightened pup, which was stranded on the balcony
NYPD officials said they “are aware” of the video and an investigation is ongoing
Three people sustained minor injuries
Video shows Officer Carson Howard charging into a house that was consumed by flames
Corporal Louie was on duty when he quite literally ran through fire to save his children
The car was locked and the driver was slumped over when police arrived
It is imperative that officers who find themselves the victim of such an assault be able to escape quickly
Officer Travis Wallace was killed while attempting to arrest a wanted suspect
There is a ‘healthcare desert’ in rural communities, with a near complete absence of mental healthcare providers in general, never mind ones versed in police stress or trauma
The officer was heading home when a man approached and knocked on the driver’s side window with a gun
In a Facebook Live, the man shot his girlfriend and talked about shooting the deputies who had responded to the scene, officials said