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While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
A simple shift in mindset to help officers avoid and survive while working a highway crash
The three Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies were on the side of the road preparing to jump-start a stalled motorcycle
“When you look at it, it’s by the grace of God that they’re alive,” East Point Police Chief Shawn Buchanan said
After the traffic stop, the man searched online for info about the trooper who pulled him over; he eventually found an address for the trooper’s childhood home
After the couple was informed of their son’s charges, they pushed the officer into a wall, called her a slur, punched her in the head and took her TASER
International speaker Dwayne Bryant highlights how education, respect and communication can transform traffic stops and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community
The driver was allegedly watching a movie on his phone when he failed to move out of closed lanes and ran into Lee County Sheriff’s Office cruisers at a high rate of speed
“First responders...put their lives on the line every single time they respond to an incident,” Traffic Safety Director Mike Hanson said. “The least we can do is drive in a safe and appropriate manner”
Wash. officer severely injured in 2023 motorcycle crash during motorcade files lawsuit against state
Bellevue Officer Kevin Bereta has recently returned to light duty more than a year after he collided with a guardrail and fell 30 feet from an overpass
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Colorado State Trooper Tyler Atkins had to be airlifted to a hospital after a driver struck his cruiser while he was inside; he has since been released and is expected to recover
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
The city of Los Angeles has stated that most officers were not in high-risk situations when their information was mistakenly included in a public records release
The officer was leaving work when a group began jumping on his car and banging on the windows; responding Boston Police officers were nearly struck by fleeing suspects
Ferguson Police officials stated that Officer Travis “TJ” Brown “has made remarkable strides” as doctors began to wean him off of sedation
While the relationship between repetitive head impacts and conditions like CTE is well-documented in sports and military contexts, its effects within law enforcement remain largely unexplored
“The public has been greatly misled by a barrage of social media messaging that painted a partial picture of the investigation and triggered violent threats fueled by misinformation”
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While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
A juvenile driver, who was suspected to be impaired, was arrested after striking the cruiser and causing it to flip
How law enforcement officers can navigate the challenges of responding to residents armed with weapons — and avoid escalating tense situations
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After officers attempted to stop the driver, they accelerated toward an officer, striking him and injuring his leg
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