Officer Safety
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Learn what a sovereign citizen is, how they use fake license plates, whether they can be arrested and how U.S. courts view their legal defense
Intuitive reality capture is next-gen technology that helps first responders work faster, safer and smarter
From a very early age, Boston Police Officer Dennis “D.J.” Simmonds wanted to be a hero
Dawson County Deputy Jessie Perez had served with the sheriff’s office for eight months; he also served with the volunteer fire department and as an EMT
The road is one of the most dangerous places for officers; here’s what your agency can do about it
The Manatee County Sheriff’s deputy driving the cruiser sustained non-life-threatening injuries; the other driver was found to have a BAC more than three times the legal limit
The convicted felon ignored negotiations, fired at Cedar Rapids Police officers and through apartment walls before being found by a robot
The suspect also punched, shoved and assaulted multiple people before several officers subdued him
“You’re wasting your time, you’re wasting the taxpayer money that I pay you guys to do, for what?” Gloucester County borough councilman Theodore D. Holloway told the officers
The Lexington police union argues the 2021 ban ignored collective bargaining agreements and put officers at greater risk
The Glendale Police Department used real-time technology to track the suspect following a second vehicle assault on the department’s secured entrance
Dashcam video shows the close call as the SUV slammed into a patrol vehicle moments after the officers leaped out of the way
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves is seeking help from the public in locating the suspect; she stated the officer is recovering at home after sustaining serious head injuries
“A female officer’s bra choice affects how her armor fits, how comfortable she is and even how effectively she can move. A bad bra fit can mean bad armor fit.”
Explore top self-defense tools like TASERs, pepper spray and personal alarms. Learn how to choose, use, and store them safely and legally
A well-placed duty knife can be the difference between survival and tragedy
The man refused commands for 45 minutes before raising his gun toward a police response team, prompting SWAT snipers to fire, killing him
After receiving a report of shots fired near the barracks, troopers left the building and “engaged the suspect, fatally wounding the individual”
Reducing personnel risk in hazardous environments: Spot’s role in high-stakes scenarios
In Dimock v. City of Brooklyn Center, the court ruled warrantless entry and deadly force was lawful, citing exigent circumstances doctrine
The trooper was filling out paperwork about 20 feet off the highway; a driver went off the highway and struck the trooper’s vehicle, sending it 60 feet
Video shows individuals smashing cruiser windows with cones and climbing onto NYPD patrol cars as officers responded to the unruly street gathering
The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Having a principle-based plan to escape provides a tactical advantage — and builds confidence under pressure
“We will not tolerate lawlessness ... aimed at the police,” Commissioner Jessica Tisch posted on X, saying several suspects were arrested “for crimes that endangered our cops”
A good place to mark the beginning of the modern patrol rifle concept – in which a rifle is a normal part of the everyday kit – is the Norco bank robbery
Follow these steps to prioritize officer safety on every shift
Sgt. Grant Candies, a nine-year veteran of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, was married with two children
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