Patrol Issues
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The first-line supervisor holds a unique position to guide and protect their team in ways unmatched by anyone else in the department
Fraud complaints do not necessarily need to be immediately forwarded to a detective
Lt. Dan Marcou urges today’s police force to adapt and overcome in what could be the dawn of a new Golden Era of American Policing
Officers shot the suspect after he allegedly attacked police who were responding to a restraining order violation
This is the first time de-escalation has been included in the report
Most defendants appear with an attorney and remain silent the first time they appear before a judge, but Markeith Loyd was combative and used profane language
Sheriff Steve Ackerman is survived by his wife and children
A shootout then began when officers caught up to the pickup they were pursuing at an intersection
The footage shows the officers responding to a suspicious person call
The mayor said a police plan to start monitoring social media will go forward after more community views are gathered
Officer Tori Newburn is hoping to bridge the divide between police and the transgender community
A police spokesperson said it’s unclear if police are banned from participating, despite the vote
Every dollar made during the benefit was donated to Officer Mick McClaughry
Officer Jonny Castro turned his talent of sketching suspects into a way to honor his fallen brothers and sisters
ER Nurse Marsha Hanna said she was more worried about helping the officers than her own safety
Police said the gunman fired on another person near a busy intersection
Each department received $15K, enough to support 30 body cameras for each department
Pilot Todd Hyson and Sgt. Gregg Lantz were both transported to a hospital for treatment after sustaining eye injuries
Shaq recently showed off his crime-fighting vehicle after being sworn in last month
Officer Michael Zuby said he was told by his boss to remove his gun from the store
“Never in all of my years was I prepared to encounter what I saw”
Officers patrolling during the inauguration will not have their body cameras on unless police action is required
Officer Mike McClaughry’s family said he will most likely be blind as a result of his injuries
Both deputies were shot three times, but their injuries were not life-threatening
Oklahoma City officers are pounding the pavement and knocking on some 9,000 doors to speak with residents about their issues
As of Friday, 180 of the 220 Mesquite police officers were wearing cowboy hats on a regular basis
Trooper Bill Poland was able to steer his car onto the shoulder to avoid a collision
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