Officer Survival
The Police Officer Survival topic page includes a wealth of articles, videos and training tips to help keep police officers safe on the streets. Read columnist commentary and learn about the latest techniques to employ in survival situations to come home safely after every shift.
Officer fitness, defensive tactics training and communication prevented tragedy during the takedown of an armed suspect
Fight complacency caused by the “routine” by establishing a “tactical routine” oriented toward personal survival
The officer did not even realize he had been hit
More than 300 outgunned LEOs from five agencies, fighting for their lives, fired more than 550 rounds
One attacker tried to choke the trooper, while the other started punching the trooper in the face
It has been 10 years since the attack, and the lessons learned remain relevant to all police officers today
Cpl. Kevin Holtry expressed gratitude for an outpouring of support following the shooting
2016 in Review
There are many citizens who will be enjoying Christmas this year thanks to the courage and decisiveness of these knights in blue
Because of the nature of policing in a free society, police officers are highly visible and accessible, by design, 24 hours a day
The rise of the extremely potent drug is a troubling new reality for a country already reeling from an opioid epidemic
Jim and Doug discuss this troubling trend
After interviewing surviving officers, I’ve learned that sometimes they are deemed or perceived as burdens, not heroes
Officer Tom Woods was faced with a sudden ambush attack by a man armed with a pair of brass knuckles and a replica that appeared to be a real gun — Woods not only survived, he prevailed
Doctors, nurses and fellow officers cheered Tuesday as Officer Josh Vadell was discharged from the brain injury unit
As far as investigators can tell, neither of the two deputies had withdrawn his gun
Sgt. Emmanuel Kwo left the hospital Friday night after treatment for a leg wound
Planning ahead and understanding the limitations of your environment can help you make a rapid response decision that may save an officer’s life
We outline key tactics to keep yourself and others safe
Palm Springs Police Chief Bryan Reyes referred to the Palm Springs cop killer as a “ticking time bomb” whose Facebook posts all but foretold his intention to murder
The brutal October 5 beating left the officer with a concussion, bone chips to the shoulder and wrist and a neck injury
Two recent incidents remind us about how volatile and unpredictable these calls are; review and share your agency’s domestic disturbance response policy internally
Cops have to make split-second decisions in situations that are tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving
Officer Jesse Hartnett’s fight for survival serves as a reminder of why you need to prepare for a sudden attack
Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller said one of the bullets landed in a bed inside the home
Chief Michael Fahy, a 17-year fire department veteran and father of three, was killed by falling debris on Tuesday morning while directing operations from the street
No officers were injured
Police Commissioner James O’Neill says part of the investigation will involve looking into the location as a possible marijuana “grow house”
A Florida traffic stop that erupted in gunfire serves as a powerful reminder of maintaining your felony stop discipline
The second night of violent protests added Charlotte to the list of U.S. cities that have erupted in violence after officer-involved shootings
Paramedics entered the hot zone and retrieved the wounded cops during the active shooter incident
As a result of Friday night’s shooting, Police Commissioner Richard Ross ordered that all officers resume patrolling in pairs
Three officers were injured after Marc LaQuon Payne apparently drove his vehicle at the officers before hitting a patrol car and crashing
