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Police departments can reduce active shooter incident response variability – here’s how
As a trainer, I must state unequivocally that the Nashville officers excelled in their response to this tragedy. And here is how they did this, by the numbers
The department, sheriff’s office and state bureau of investigation have steadily released information about the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols as the community and nation braces for the release of bodycam video
The biker’s social media account also included multiple other videos of illegal activities, which are now considered evidence
An ordinance prohibiting pretextual stops is among the reforms that have been nullified by the new state law
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office correctional sergeant held the suspect at gunpoint while employees helped her cuff the suspect
Deputy R.J. Leonard drove into the Tennessee River with Tabitha Smith in the back seat, causing both to drown; Smith’s family alleges Leonard was not properly trained in suspect transport and was not familiar with his patrol area
Officer Wisbens Antoine was a Knoxville Police Department recruit scheduled to graduate the academy in March; he is survived by his wife and two children
Deputy Robert J. Leonard was in his first year serving with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office
Deputy Greg McCowan was killed and Deputy Shelby Eggers was shot in the leg; the suspect remains at large
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K-9 Shadow was trained in drug interdiction with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office
The files were made public based on a judge’s order from Nov. 2, the same day former officer Desmond Mills Jr. pleaded guilty to federal charges
Less than a half-hour after escaping custody, the suspect flagged down a passer-by to call the police so he could turn himself in
Chief Cerelyn Davis made a presentation during the meeting that detailed accomplishments during her tenure, including hiring more than 400 officers and expanding community-oriented policing
Sergeant Mike Russ was a U.S. Navy veteran and a 16-year veteran of the Chattanooga Police Department
“No beavers or officers were injured,” a spokesperson for the Bartlett Police Department said
Chief Christopher Bayard Cummings was helping to clear a beaver dam when the heart attack occurred; he had served in law enforcement for 29 years
Seven officers were assigned to administrative duties during the investigation
A mural was painted in the officers’ honor by American painter Steve Penley
Since the leak, media companies have filed a lawsuit for access, while families connected with the school have discouraged releasing the writings
Desmond Mills Jr. entered his plea during a hearing at the Memphis federal courthouse as part of a larger agreement to settle charges in state court
The district attorney labeled the deputy’s decision to jump into the suspect vehicle as “unusual,” but said that his use of force was necessary
The group painted “The Rock,” a campus landmark, with a blue line flag and other positive messages for law enforcement
Deputy Shannon Eric “Shane” Lang Sr. is survived by his wife, five children and eight grandchildren
Lawyers for Tadarrius Bean, Desmond Mills and Justin Smith argued that they could not have a fair trial if all five ex-cops faced a jury together
“I want make it clear that Officer Blakely is a hero. He lived as a hero and he died a hero,” Sheriff Tom Spangler said
Officer Robert Baer performed CPR on the child on the hood of his cruiser, saving the 1-year-old child
The five former officers have pleaded not guilty to the state charges as well
The five former officers continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts