Officer-Involved Shootings
Police1’s officer-involved shootings resource page provides law enforcement professionals with timely news, expert analysis, and practical training insights related to deadly force incidents. Explore breaking updates on officer shootings nationwide, legal developments, use-of-force policies, and tactical lessons learned. Our coverage includes commentary from law enforcement leaders, attorneys, and trainers to help officers and agencies prepare for, respond to, and recover from critical incidents. Whether you are a patrol officer, supervisor, or command staff, Police1 delivers trusted resources to support informed decision-making, enhance officer safety, and improve community trust in law enforcement.
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As Daniel Patrick Moynihan once famously said, “you are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to your own facts.”
Two officers who have lost a dog in the line of duty offer advice for others who may suffer a similar tragedy
These officers and agencies go above and beyond in myriad ways to serve and protect their communities
The conditions of the wounded officers were not being immediately released
When the gunman announced that he was there “to kill people,” Capt. Michael Howell realized that he had only one option
Rahmael Sal Holt, 29, will face trial on charges he fatally shot Officer Brian Shaw last month during a traffic stop
The Arnold Police Department said that Officer Ryan O’Connor remains in critical condition
The Jeffersonville Fire Department said they were “humbled” by the visit from Trooper Morgenn Evans, who was shot in the head during a traffic stop
Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said fired five shots, adding that the incident was “absolutely insane”
Body camera footage released in September shows Deputy Jacob Shaw shooting Andrew Grimm and the officer realizing his mistake
Police Captain Michael Howell happened to be at the Costco when a man walked into the store screaming and waving a gun
It’s been nearly two weeks since the FBI was asked to lead the investigation in Detective Sean Suiter’s killing
The two LEOs, whose body armor saved them from serious injury, were briefly hospitalized and expected to recover
A half-century later and nearly two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor, the inmate is still waiting for his first chance at freedom
The video shows the suspect not responding to commands to raise his hands before he was shot
Police said the officer was shot in the forearm and was hospitalized in good condition
The officers’ body armor apparently saved both from serious injury
Mourners remembered Officer Kenneth Copeland as a compassionate man who loved being an officer and a father
Trooper Morgenn Evans was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries
A deputy slipped and accidentally shot a hit-and-run suspect after the offender led police on a brief pursuit
Memories of Officer Kenneth Copeland will have special meaning this Wednesday as the city honors the slain officer with a procession and funeral
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The widow of Officer Blake Snyder, who was killed after responding to a disturbance call, said she was outraged by the decision
Trooper Landon Weaver was killed after responding to a domestic complaint Friday evening, Dec. 30, 2016
Broward Sheriff Scott Israel said he wanted to share the evidence to be transparent and correct what he called “misinformation” about the shooting
Police said the callers identifying themselves as Fundraisers for First Responders have not been approved to collect funds on Officer Ryan O’Connor’s behalf
“I think the snow is a sign” that Officer Kenneth Copeland was with them at the vigil, Mayor John Thomaides said
The move meets a promise made by officials to provide the family insurance after the death of Officer Jamie Buenting, who was killed in a September 2013 standoff
Police Captain Jarron Jackson said while he’s an Orioles fan, he has “newfound respect” for the Yankees
The shooting occurred after cops asked Daniel Shaver to exit his hotel room and refrain from making sudden movements
Police Chief Bill Scott said that the officer who fired was on his fourth day of duty, riding with a training officer
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