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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Jim and Doug discuss some ways in which police agencies can improve the way cops are treated following a critical incident
Police officers should wear soft and hard body armor during firearms or DT training to understand how armor impacts breathing, shooting stance and physical abilities
When you use dangerous tools in a dangerous profession, one may someday fail you through no fault of your own
When a police contact becomes a shooting, there’s a lot of important tasks that suddenly need to be done, and they’re all simultaneously competing for attention
Former Madison County Deputy Winford “Trey” Adams was off duty at the time of the shooting
Zach Moak and James White were killed when responding to a 2018 call of shots fired at a home
Witnesses say Sgt. Virgil Thomas and Eric Reason were ‘honking and screaming’ at each other before the shooting
Union officials say officers feel public perception of their actions has led to unsafe streets for LEOs
The unidentified man was shooting outside the store’s entrance before firing at officers
‘I feel professionally and personally responsible to share my story. That split-second decision to shoot, it changes many, many people’s lives.’
Jorge DelRio was praised for his dedication, ‘contributions to the community’ as part of a DEA task force
A police officer intervened after a suspect initiated a struggle with a deputy and tried to reach for his gun
Jorge DelRio has been praised for dedication during work undercover, on DEA task force
Jorge DelRio was shot twice in the face serving a warrant as part of a DEA task force
The suspect was armed when he carjacked two vehicles, held four people inside their home
Officials say Ramiro Trevino Jr. shot his father and his friend, a fellow officer, at a birthday party
Robert Olsen fatally shot Anthony Hill outside an apartment complex in 2015
The officer, who was serving a search warrant, sustained non-life-threatening injuries
The suspects blocked deputies from entering home, fired at officers when SWAT team broke down the door
Body camera footage shows Terry Chanley ignoring officer commands to show hands, quickly reaching for hammer
A federal lawsuit against the officer was also dismissed
Officials say the unidentified officer fired after Terry Chanley gestured quickly with what was believed to be a gun
Jorge Lamas oversaw the marijuana-growing operation Deputy Brian Ishmael responded to the morning he died
The petition to name the courthouse after Sandeep Dhaliwal has not gained widespread support
The shooting is currently being reviewed by the county DA
Police say two suspects were arrested later that day; officer remains in critical condition
The NYPD officer was put into a medically-induced coma after a man stuck him in the head with a chair
Video and documents about the August shooting of Channara Tom Pheap could clear up disputed details of OIS
Juan Orozco has been arrested on suspicion of shooting, killing Brian Ishmael
Sgt. Bill Shiflett received the department’s highest honor after sustaining life-threatening injuries
Agency: Updates reflect contemporary LE standards, are restricted to violent felony offenses
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