Officer Safety
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A simple shift in mindset to help officers avoid and survive while working a highway crash
At high-risk roadway incidents, reduce your risk by maximizing time, distance and shielding
With high-resolution imaging and encrypted evidence, TruVISION enables officers to enforce speeding, distracted driving and tailgating laws from a safe distance, minimizing roadside risks
“The public has been greatly misled by a barrage of social media messaging that painted a partial picture of the investigation and triggered violent threats fueled by misinformation”
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
A juvenile driver, who was suspected to be impaired, was arrested after striking the cruiser and causing it to flip
How law enforcement officers can navigate the challenges of responding to residents armed with weapons — and avoid escalating tense situations
Our expert guide covers top-rated gear to help firearms instructors and trainees stay protected during high-decibel firearms training
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After officers attempted to stop the driver, they accelerated toward an officer, striking him and injuring his leg
“Taking the law into your own hands can...lead to tragic outcomes,” the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office said. “We are grateful that our deputies returned home safely to their families.”
The trooper is reportedly in stable condition after being wounded in the leg; a manhunt is underway for the suspect
In today’s environment, proactive officers who embrace the 95 percenter mindset are essential to restoring public trust and making a meaningful impact on community safety
The trooper, who was stationed near the end zone, was struck by a Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver as he landed out of bounds while attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass
After the suspect began to choke a Sanford Police officer, another officer deployed a TASER, stopping the man’s attack
Standing nearly six feet tall, the robots act as a visible deterrent, equipped with cameras, night vision and two-way audio, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said
On October 17, 2023, a Texas Ranger Sergeant brought justice to the killers of Lt. Milton Resendez, earning the Medal of Valor for his heroic actions
The Pathfinder Perimeter Breach Warning System monitors for pedestrian intrusion into a monitored zone around a parked police vehicle
Being willing to employ an effective technique or tactic the instant it is justified will do more to control a suspect than starting with an inadequate one
Police departments must prepare to use proven team tactics for crowd control to ensure demonstrations remain peaceful and lawful assemblies
As officers were arresting one suspect, a second suspect emerged from a back room and opened fire, striking Officer S. Durfee
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
The driver led Bellevue PD officers on a pursuit; once the vehicle stopped, the driver fled on foot while trying to light a fuse connected to a tennis ball filled with explosive powder
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
If all you see are bandages and a bottle of antiseptic, then you need to be a little bit concerned
So far in 2024, 1,975 officers have been assaulted, compared to 1,763 at this time last year; officer assaults have risen 60% since 2019
Be cognizant of what is working – and what is not – and be flexible enough to change tactics quickly as needed
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