Dave Smith reviews footage of a police officer intervening in a suicide attempt and outlines what cops should consider if they find themselves in a similar rescue situation.
In the age of increased pressure on law enforcement, it can be tough to don the uniform each day and go out into a world that seems unappreciative of what you do. Dave Smith provides tips on how to keep your head up.
Cops are often first on the scene of a medical emergency, and sometimes the nature of the call does not allow time to wait for paramedics or fire to arrive. Dave Smith provides tips in tactical medicine for LEOs.
Tyler police said the driver of the pickup was unresponsive and pinned in the vehicle underneath the 18-wheeler. Officers fought the fire with fire extinguishers and were able to keep it under control long enough to remove the driver from the vehicle. Evans was transported to ETMC with significant injuries. The 18-wheeler driver was not injured.