Patrol Issues
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Officers must shift from focusing solely on convictions to understanding the “win” as earning credibility
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
Revolutionizing officer performance with neuroscience, virtual simulation and real-time biofeedback technology
The court stopped short of ordering the PDs to release the raw data, saying that doing so would violate the privacy of motorists
The Department of Homeland Security formally classified antifa’s activities as “domestic terrorist violence” in 2016, according to a new report
Troopers patrolling in the city of Detroit will be prohibited from engaging in vehicle pursuits resulting from a traffic violation or misdemeanor offense
The defense said Jason Stockley acted “reasonably” in self-defense when he fatally shot Anthony Lamar Smith after a pursuit in 2011
The officer was attempting to arrest the man when he began wrestling with the officer
The deputies were told by restaurant security that they were making customers nervous
Both officers were conscious, alert and talking, police officials said
The officers became light headed and nauseous after entering an alleged drug lab
Academy Sports and Outdoors has hosted more than 400 responders who have traveled from all over the country to help victims in need
Det. Jeff Payne argued that he was allowed to take blood through an “implied consent” process even though the patient was comatose
Hurricane Harvey has claimed at least 39 lives. But the death toll is expected to rise this week as flooding subsides and people return home and search for the missing
The federal money is set aside for law enforcement and allows departments to buy things like vehicles, training, equipment and computers for patrol cars
Police Commissioner James O’Neill decided in July to overturn the guilty ruling in the case
The Department of Homeland Security issued a confidential warning to law enforcement three days before the deadly Charlottesville rally
Jacobe Powell, a lightweight MMA fighter, said that he thought the man was reaching for a weapon, so his instincts kicked in to defend himself
A 2016 dash cam video shows the officer making what is believed to be a sarcastic comment to an uncooperative driver
Police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez says the snake will be turned over to a wildlife refuge
The men allegedly demanded cash from the register while a group of officers gathered for a longtime sergeant’s retirement
A top FEMA official warned that the plume of smoke was “incredibly dangerous.” But local officials disputed that
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like body-worn camera training and policy for the release of video to the public
Lawmakers said the additional training would prepare licensees for active shooter situations at places like colleges and universities
At its worst, some 75,000 calls poured in, more than eight times the normal 24-hour load, and those dialing sometimes endured long waits to reach an operator
Const. Renata Cattoni’s best memory from her LE career was presenting her daughter with her badge during graduation
Officials said fake ICE agents are knocking on doors and telling people to evacuate so they can steal from their homes
Deputies had been searching for Christopher Cravets since Aug. 18
The ruling comes after protesters gathered outside the home of Officer Ryan Pownall, who fatally shot David Jones after a fight over Jones’ gun
Police said the car reached speeds up to 115 mph during the pursuit
Police said Edward J. Holmes III slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles
Art Acevedo’s empathetic side mixed with a heavy dose of no-nonsense law-and-order makes him endearing to communities he’s policed over his 30-year LE career
