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 always, we honor our fallen best by learning from them
The ambush-style killings recently in Colorado, Texas, California, and West Virginia certainly raise concern in the minds of police officers across the country
The DOJ launched a comprehensive review of the Memphis Police Department after citizens criticized the use of deadly force and the treatment of the black community
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin is working to bridge gaps between officers and their communities
Officials say a man carjacked a woman, led authorities on a pursuit and was shot by a trooper as he carjacked a second person
Official says at least two suspects, allegedly holding handguns, were killed during a shootout when Md. police served a warrant at a motel
Gallup asked the question, ‘How much respect do you have for the police in your area — a great deal, some or hardly any?’ and the results were surprising
Michael Dale Vance Jr. is still at large after a violent rampage that included shooting two officers and killing his aunt and uncle
Militants wearing suicide vests stormed a Pakistani police academy, killing 61 people and wounding 123, mostly police cadets and recruits
Here are five things you should know about the suspect at the center of an ongoing crime spree
A Madera officer tried to pull over a car, but the suspect fled, opening fire on the officer and the civilian ride-along
The video released by Mich. State Police shows officers leaving a house call when the gunfire begins
Columbus Officer Joshua McQuien was searching for a burglary suspect when he saw a flash and a bullet struck his vest
Two officers were shot Sunday evening, and one suspect is in custody as a manhunt continues for a second suspect
Ed Mullins called the immediate condemnation of a sgt. who fatally shot a woman a “rush to judgment and political pandering”
Officer Matthew Morris was discharged after spending over a week recovering from his injuries and will continue his recovery at a rehabilitation facility
Chief Janee Harteau said an internal investigation found the officers were warranted in using deadly force on Jamar Clark last November
Ray Tensing fatally shot Sam DuBose last year after pulling him over for a missing front license plate near the University of Cincinnati
Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes referred to the Palm Springs cop killer as a “ticking time bomb” whose Facebook posts all but foretold his intention to murder
Despite the rising numbers, officers are far more likely to be killed during traffic stops and pursuits, serving warrants, and responding to calls
Officer Armando Perez will face no charges in the fatal shooting of an armed car burglary suspect last April
Officials say the 66-year-old woman attempted to strike a sergeant with a baseball bat in her apartment and was fatally shot
Boston Officer Richard Cintolo was discharged from the hospital, while his partner Officer Matthew Morris is still recovering in the hospital
A Dallas County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a suspect who ran over his foot late Wednesday afternoon in South Dallas
The suspect is in custody
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Officials say the suspect, who was fatally shot by police, had intention to harm someone at the residence, but wasn’t shooting purposefully at officers
