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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Seth McCloskey was a real bad guy who just happened to come up against Josh Kenworthy and the other officers of Tomah (Wis.) Police Department who said, “Not today.”
Negligent discharges result from involuntary muscular contraction of the hand and finger muscles caused by startle effect, balance disruption, and/or sympathetic response
Det. Brian O’Donnell suffered a 6-inch gash to the face after being hit by the meat cleaver and is in serious condition
Joshlee Vadell, who was shot in the head as he responded to a robbery on Labor Day, left the hospital to continue his care in a rehabilitation center
Following an officer-involved shooting that left a 13-year-old boy dead, elected leaders like Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther should work to educate citizens about complying with police commands
Officers were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
An officer responding to a reported armed robbery shot and killed a 13-year-old when the teen pulled a firearm that was later determined to be a BB gun
The program began this week after it was delayed while the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association negotiated with officials over the terms
L.A. Police Chief Charlie Beck cited the lack of public trust as the ‘real Ferguson effect’ earlier this year
Irving Fenner was arrested in Rhode Island for his connection with the fatal shooting of Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen
The Detroit sergeant is said to be in serious condition, but is speaking and showing signs of improvement
Six officers who responded to the San Bernardino shooting massacre were among those awarded the Medal of Valor
Currently, the law requires proof the officer acted with ‘malice’ and without ‘good faith,’ but Initiative 873 would remove those from the law
Chicago surpassed 500 homicides after eight were killed and 35 were wounded this past weekend
Police are still actively searching for Irving Lucien Fenner Jr., who is suspected of fatally shooting Officer Tim Brackeen
The requirement calls for names of all officers at the scene to be released to the public within 48 hours of a fatal shooting or incident
Avery Williamson is receiving support from multiple police unions and teammates who say they will help pay the NFL fines
Officials said Stephen Mader put two other officers in danger by not shooting Ronald D. Williams Jr., who was armed
An in-depth report based on that probe provided new information Friday, including efforts by three men to stop the gunfire
Shelby Police Officer Tim Brackeen has succumbed to his injuries after being shot during a struggle with Irving Lucien Fenner Jr.
Trooper Alex Douglass plans to sue suspect Eric Frein and his family after he and another officer were shot exiting barracks in 2014
The city is on track to have more murders than in any year since 1995, when 67 people were killed, and there is no clear explanation why
Four Dolphins football players and Chiefs CB kneel, raise fist during national anthem in protest
Police departments that outfitted their officers with body cameras have now shelved them, blaming new laws requiring videos to be stored longer
Officer Joshlee Vadell’s ventilator has been removed and he is sitting up and talking
After no officers volunteered, the union asked a judge to halt the program until a new agreement could be negotiated
Senior Cpl. Dan Russell wrote a Facebook plea for his hometown Seattle Seahawks to stand for the national anthem on Sept. 11
Taking note of early signs and providing realistic interventions is critical to preventing future suicides
Prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder charge against Andrew Romero for the fatal shooting of Officer Gregg Benner