Officer Safety
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A squad car can feel like a little bubble of safety, but it’s not
The smartest cop isn’t the one with the quickest decision
Don’t be afraid to regularly take your unit to your city, county or state vehicle maintenance folks to have them check the brake pads and wheel alignment
The Key West Police Department stated that the suspect drove to the college “with the specific intent of killing two individuals”
The proposal comes after a Minn. shooting that killed two police officers and a paramedic, where wounded officers were rescued using an armored vehicle purchased in 2008
Agencies reported 466 assaults with firearms in 2023, up from less than 200 officers assaulted and injured by suspects with guns in 2014
Most LEOs across the country have the authority to make arrests even when off duty, but just because we can do something doesn’t mean we should
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
After attempts to perform a PIT maneuver did not stop the fleeing suspect, the suspect drove the vehicle into a yard, stepped out and pointed a gun at Huber Heights PD officers
The man struck the officers in the head with the machete and tried to grab an officer’s gun
As the man wrestled for the Fontana police officer’s gun, the officer’s partner shot the suspect once, freeing her from his grip
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Molly Winters’ journey with C.O.P.S. as a widow of a fallen LEO showcases her transformation from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the organization’s role in her life
Listen to Molly Winters recount her transformative journey with C.O.P.S., from grieving widow of a fallen law enforcement officer to passionate advocate
The essential role of local police in early detection, containment and forensic investigation of CBRN threats
Events will be held in-person in our nation’s capital, but there are still plenty of ways you can virtually observe and participate
The officer had strategically positioned his vehicle to shield pedestrians from the ATV
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
In a concise one-hour course, participants will learn three essential steps to control bleeding
Officers and their families need training and education before the bullets are flying
How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
What should you do, and not do, when you arrive at a fire before the fire department.
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
SWAT
Some of the officers who rushed to the Charlotte neighborhood to rescue the first wave of downed officers were wounded as a second shooter began firing on them
“Who would think that you’re sitting inside your house on a Sunday, and for no reason, someone drives a vehicle right through your house, and immediately you’re getting hit by gunfire,” Sheriff Carmine Marceno recounted
A deputy marshal can be seen pinning one of the suspect’s arms to a wall using a ballistic shield; the suspect then used his other hand to stab the officer in the back of the neck
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