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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Officer was driving Friday when he was shot from a car parallel with his
Officer was shot in the stomach while performing a traffic stop Dec. 14
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has said he will call up the National Guard if there is any violent reaction to the prosecutor’s decision
In a letter sent to the White House Friday, Christie pressed for the return of Joanne Chesimard, who was convicted of killing an NJ state trooper in 1973
President Barack Obama offered full support and federal assistance on Sunday to the NYPD in the wake of the killings
Sheldon Richardson, the defensive lineman who has been critical of police in the past spoke out Sunday in support of Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu
A fugitive trying to evade an arrest warrant shot a Tampa-area police officer and then ran him over early Sunday, killing the officer
Big-city PDs and union leaders nationwide are warning the rank and file to wear body armor after a deadly ambush against police
Patrick Lynch, president of the Patrolman’s Benevolent Association in New York, said there was “blood on the hands” of demonstrators and elected officials who have criticized police tactics
Killing of 2 NY cops by man who started spree in Baltimore County prompted union on Sunday to denounce president and other leaders for a lack of support over the past few weeks
Highway sign dedicated to four Oakland police officers killed in 2009 was ripped from its post on Interstate 580 and tagged with a red “X”
Tarpon Springs Police Department identified the fallen officer as 45-year-old Charles Kondek
CHP officer shot and killed a 17-year-old who attacked him with a machete, and the officer was hospitalized with major injuries
Gunman announced online that he was planning to shoot two “pigs” in retaliation for the in-custody death of Eric Garner
Ismaaiyl Brinsley wrote on an Instagram account: “I’m putting wings on pigs today. They take 1 of ours, let’s take 2 of theirs”
An armed man walked up to two officers sitting inside a patrol car and opened fire Saturday afternoon
The plainclothes detectives were responding to a robbery; both are in stable condition
Paramedic posted Instagram a photo of two black men pointing handguns at a white police officer under the caption: “Our real enemy”
As we head into 2015, remember that training and wearing your body armor are two of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and your loved ones
How can we ensure the precious amounts of time, money, and effort spent on training will provide the desired outcome?
Highest-ranking Chicago cop to be shot in the line of duty in years returned this week to his post in South Side’s Englewood police district
Baltimore mayor believes nationwide protests might cause officers to hesitate in using deadly force — compromising their safety
Tenn. woman has pleaded not guilty in a chaotic 2013 traffic stop during which an officer shot at her minivan
Police have released video showing what happened when an Albuquerque police officer accidentally shot a man during a burglary investigation
18-year-old soldier clad in fatigues shot a young girl as he tried to get into her home
27-year-old police officer recovering from surgery at Sinai Hospital with family and fellow officers at his side
Leaders demanded to know how a man with a violent criminal history slipped through the cracks and ended up in a cafe where he took 17 hostages