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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Deputy Frank Pobjecky found himself off duty, alone, outgunned and outnumbered, while people he was sworn to protect were in grave danger
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The wounded officers are doing well after the incident
The officers were rushed to Stroger Hospital for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening
While Officer Jacai Colson lay dying, the gunman’s two brothers coldly recorded Sunday’s firefight on their cellphones
The officer was not injured
The pursuit was broadcast live on local news stations Sunday night
At one point, a scuffle broke out among a crowd of onlookers and police used pepper spray
He said after the Laquan McDonald video’s release, ‘somebody had to take the fall’
The difference between life and death in a critical incident could simply come down to good and bad habits
A witness helped the wounded officer, making a tourniquet out of his belt
Ford has offered factory-installed ballistic panels on its police car doors since 2008
The cameras will be deployed in five phases through January 2018
Four women, one of them eight months’ pregnant, and a man were killed
The suspect refused to listen to commands from the deputy to drop his weapon
When officers got out of their vehicle and confronted the man, one officer fired, striking and killing the man
The task force would also study Washington’s existing use of force laws
Hesston Police Chief Doug Schroeder was on the scene 20 seconds after the first call went out
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing” — Warren Buffet
As a deputy superintendent, the official has a large say in whether to discipline or criminally charge officers
The shooting was ruled justified and witnesses corroborated with police’s version of events
Officer Jesse Hartnett testified about how his left arm was shattered by gunfire as he used it to cover his head
The windshield of the detective’s car was pierced several times by bullets, but his 14-year-old son was not harmed
The convict made headlines in 2014 when his mugshot went viral
The detective, who is not being identified because he works undercover, was wearing a ballistic vest
Melodie Gliniewicz’s husband, Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, died Sept. 1
The man reportedly began to advance on the deputies, pointing the gun at them
The video was made to promote unity
The coalition is asking for changes to the state Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights
The shooting marks the sixth time since January a New York City police officer has been shot
A suspect emerged from the rear and opened fire on the officer
Authorities said the new video shows LaVoy Finicum shooting was justified