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The Barnes v. Felix case brings a federal circuit split to the Supreme Court, challenging whether deadly force should be judged at the “moment of threat” or under a broader “totality of circumstances” approach
While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
While body-worn cameras reshape daily interactions, officers are finding new ways to preserve humor on the job, keeping morale high and stress in check
The new unit will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication
About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) so the likelihood you will encounter someone with autism is high
Arizona DPS Trooper Mark Gilberg gave his final call after completing 37 years of service
Three years after Harley was stolen, Officer Sarah Miller reunited him with the woman whom he hadn’t seen since he was taken from her backyard
The attack forced Atlanta police to performs some tasks “manually,” including writing reports by hand
Investing a few minutes each day to meditate will result in reduced stress, increased happiness and improved brain power
The most dangerous weapon so far in terms of Westerner recruitment has been the Islamic State’s ability to characterize smaller acts of terrorism as being valuable and important
The officer was able to get everyone out before anyone got hurt
Officer Erica Trevino became the first female deaf commissioned officer in the department’s history and is believed to be the first in Texas
Cardale Jones might be a few weeks away from reporting to NFL mini-camp with the L.A. Chargers, but the quarterback has already started a new job in Ohio
A boy, who was at the center of a viral photo showing his embrace with an LEO, is missing and at least five family members are dead after their SUV plunged off a cliff
Turkey Creek Chief Robert Glen Leggett was attempting to arrest a man for trespassing when the attack occurred
The percentage of schools with a security guard, an SRO or other LEOs on campus at least once a week went up from 42 percent in 2005-06 to 57 percent a decade later
The decision was blasted by the largest police unions as “plainly illegal” and not nearly enough by the Legal Aid Society and the N.Y. Civil Liberties Union
K-9 Griffen died on Saturday from an undisclosed medical condition
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Police report she began to ride the carousel after making the comments
The LEO sprang into action after the man tied a string around his neck and lost consciousness
The two officers were recognized for their life-saving efforts
Police said when they found the suspect, found he was wearing body armor and carrying a loaded gun
Chicago’s 58 percent jump in homicides in 2016 has fueled fierce debate about its cause among law enforcement officials, politicians and academics
Officers in an Arizona city are catching the attention of some drivers with their new equipment
West Sacramento officers make 17 percent less than nearby PDs
Some of the weapons defined as “military equipment” under the bill includes armored and tactical vehicles and riot gear
A research team compared how behavior and visible characteristics influence whether officers escalate or de-escalate street confrontations
The superintendent said every classroom with be equipped with a “five-gallon bucket of river stone”
Police said the man became upset when the fast food restaurant refused to make him 30 double cheeseburgers
The agreement comes on the heels of three lawsuits filed last year against the city
Cpl. Scott Martin said he created a wanted poster for Phil because he is sick of snow in the spring
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