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Both the public and cops have many misconceptions about police crowd control
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that’s glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
Your hard-earned knowledge about active shooter events may help to prevent your loved ones from becoming victims
If you carry your backup tactical knife here, you can get to it with either hand
This segment highlights essential principles and practical steps to ensure successful tourniquet application in the field
Properly designed and safely executed force-on-force training helps learners prioritize their actions during stressful encounters
Chief Troy Doyle said Officer Travis Brown suffered a severe brain injury after being knocked to the ground: “He is in an area hospital right now fighting for his life.”
“I’m excited that it’s finally been ... approved, but a little bit frustrated that it’s taken this much effort for them to finally get it,” said Charlotte FOP president Daniel Redford
ThorBoard products provide essential safety for both officers on duty and students in schools
Joshua Dorsett, 22, was being pursued by police after robbing multiple women at gunpoint when he opened fire on the two sergeants
As the use of e-bikes by law enforcement agencies increases, so does the need to understand the safe storage, care and charging of e-bike batteries
Whether investigating suspicious packages, or searching structurally unstable infrastructure, robots can take on the risks once posed to humans
The “big eight” take training and practice to master and are reminders of the challenges associated with working in corrections
Since the average officer’s budget often comes down to pennies, what expenditures of our personal funds are truly worth the investment?
Understanding the behavior and ideology of sovereign citizens is crucial for ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers, especially during traffic stops
The suspect ignored the Chino Police Department officer’s repeated commands and pulled a large fillet knife from his pocket while advancing toward the officer
Nearly 30 officers worked to contain the protest as they were overwhelmed and pelted with feces, the union stated
The explosive — a pipe affixed to two aerosol cans — was a viable device that could have killed or maimed people had it detonated, an NYPD spokesman said
Onondaga County authorities have approved a search of the suspect’s home and are considering charges of terroristic threatening
Armed forces veterans expressed support toward the Sacramento PD’s use of military equipment, saying military police equipment as necessary to keep first responders safe
The suspect, who is accused of fatally shooting Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said, was taken into custody after he eluded police for more than a day
You do not need to abandon either your street intensity or your commitment to your physical survival in order to have a positive outlook on your chosen career
The award highlights agency-level achievements in areas of officer safety and wellness, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund says
“The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.” — W. C. Fields
An officer and his trainee dragged Sgt. Chance Cavin to safety after he was wounded in his leg; as Cavin was being dragged to safety, the suspect fired more shots
The suspect was pulled over for a faulty brake light when he fled from the traffic stop and hit an NYPD officer who was in front of the suspect’s vehicle
“Fortunately, all of our officers are banged up, but OK... It shows the incredible challenge that it takes to bring these people to justice,” Interim Spokane Police Chief said
The suspect refused to pull over for a traffic stop and opened fire on two LAPD officers before they could get out of their cruiser, resulting in two grazed wounds to the head
Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said recently graduated from the academy and was described as “an officer who put his heart and soul into this job”
The incident occurred during a chaotic protest over the construction of a new homeless shelter in the council member’s district
Dan O’Brien from HTC Vive Americas discusses how VR training enhances effectiveness and prepares officers for real-world scenarios with precision and efficiency
How the Miami-Dade Police Department successfully uses robots to protect officers and end dangerous scenarios
Filmmaker Patrick Shaver set out to produce a comprehensive record of Deputy Kyle Dinkheller’s murder and the circumstances surrounding it