Patrol Issues
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Following a Ninth Circuit decision on use of force, one sheriff’s new policy has sparked debate over legal interpretation, responder safety and the future of crisis response models
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Real toughness lies not in the acting, but in the actions of those who are sworn to serve and protect
When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons
An ambush of any kind is the most dangerous threat you will ever face on the street – even the strongest and most alert officers are at risk
The move comes after a burst of gun violence over the weekend left at least 11 dead and around 70 wounded
A holistic system reduces the delays and pitfalls of mismatched technology
The grant will fund body cameras for the EPPD Crisis Intervention Team Unit and the DWI unit
Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
A man determined to become a police officer and provide for his family shed more than 100 pounds to achieve his goal
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
Experts said the printers are very expensive and the gun themselves tend to disintegrate quickly
K-9 Midas was in his vehicle kennel when the cruiser’s air conditioner stopped operating
Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
On Saturday, police said three thieves walked into the aquarium with a baby stroller and stole the 16-inch female shark
The union representing ICE employees urged the mayor to end his ban on city police helping ICE workers who have faced hostility from pro-immigrant activists
The officers on the force said they regret leaving the town without coverage, but have no other choice because their own safety has been put at risk
Police said two armed suspects appeared to have fired indiscriminately into the crowd, striking ten people
The court ruled that the supporters can sue San Jose and its police for allegedly putting them in danger and then failing to protect them
Officials said the agency is misusing the information to conduct sweeps in which otherwise law-abiding immigrants are also being caught up
Among the proposed reforms are requiring that officers issue a verbal warning before any use of force
Officers were upset with the message from a movement promoted by the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Police said the man reached for the cop’s gun during the attack
The two officers were previously placed on administrative leave after video of the traffic stop surfaced online
Almost all of the Fort Wayne LEOs who are working extra hours as coaches and officials said it’s a way to give back to those who guided them when they were growing up
A passionate foot patrol officer can impact a beat positively by improving the public perception of an agency
A man narrowly avoided being struck by a train after a rookie officer ran down the tracks and shouted “Hey Bud! Hey Move!” and “Stop the train!”
Officials defended the way the LAPD uses data to fight crime after some said the methods are biased against minorities
Police said the women stole 148 pairs from a Lululemon store and that they could be responsible for more thefts
Boston police veteran William G. Gross made history when he was named the city’s first black police commissioner
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