Patrol Issues
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The complex realities of animal rescues in confined spaces
Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
Join a veteran police officer, who not only shares his own stories but weaves in the captivating stories of his father, a former K9 handler
“CHiPs” vaguely follows the plot themes of the first season of the TV show, pairing the rookie Ponch with Baker as his training officer
The officer was in an altercation before being dragged by the suspect
The creation of the unit was a result of a DOJ study that recommended departmental reforms focused on the use of deadly force by police officers
Legal analysts say the Trump administration, if it chose, could employ any of several tactics to undermine the consent decree
The cameras would be able to pick up on differences in the temperature between guns and human bodies
The report released Friday alleges that institutional CPD problems have led to serious civil rights violations, including racial bias and a tendency to use excessive force
Jim and Doug discuss the first pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
The deployment of the device is to increase officer, suspect and civilian safety
There were fewer violent crimes than in any other year since 1979
Sheriff Jim McDonnell said his agency will begin deploying an unmanned aerial device to aid deputies responding to arson scenes, suspected bombs and hostage situations
The report found that institutional problems within CPD have led to serious civil rights violations for years
Anti-police sentiment is not an accurate reflection of how the majority of Americans feel about their law enforcement officers
The camera starts rolling when the weapon is drawn
Officers from the Mission Station responded to a call of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and bleeding heavily
The Justice Department agreement mandates changes in the most fundamental aspects of police work
Deputy Michael Hockett suffered non-life threatening injuries after he was shot while performing a welfare check
Arizona implemented a message to alert cops if the subject they’re approaching has a mental health court order that makes him or her prohibited from possessing a gun
The team was transporting a liver to another hospital when the van slid off the road
The suspect hit a K-9 and damaged a squad car hood with the chain
A spokesman said the city and the DOJ have reached agreement on a consent decree that will require the city to reform its police department
The DA said the officer had reason to believe he was in danger when Alfred Olango pointed what appeared to be a weapon but actually was an e-cigarette device at him
Markeith Loyd, who is the focus of a manhunt following the fatal shooting of an officer, has a lengthy criminal record dating back two decades
The study found a significant fear among police about their safety and about carrying out some of the everyday acts of policing
Their father was being deployed for the first time
The officer said the driver highlighted maps, but was lost with 1,000 miles to go
Officer Jasmine Olmstead is currently recovering
It’s possible that this subject’s peaceful surrender won’t happen
A $60K reward is offered for information leading to Markeith Loyd’s capture
Deputy Michael Hockett is expected to recover after being shot in the forehead, elbow and waist
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