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Patrol
NTOA Calls for More Tactical Medical Training for Officers
Every police officer should receive basic tactical medical training to better respond to mass violence such as the Navy Yard massacre, Boston Marathon bombing, and other active-shooter attacks, the NTOA announced.
October 8, 2013
Training
KGS TraumaFX Debuts Advanced K-9 Emergency Medical Training Simulator
TraumaFX, a division of Kforce Government Solutions Inc. (KGS) and a leading global provider of advanced, ruggedized human and canine medical training simulators, has announced the commercial availability of what the company calls the most-advanced canine medical simulator available - K9 Diesel.
May 21, 2018
Patrol
New Medical Kit Likely Saved Shot Dallas Officer
The “Downed Officer Kit” possibly prevented Officer Joshua Burns from bleeding to death after he was shot three times during a shootout Saturday in far northeast Dallas.
February 19, 2014
Patrol
Video: Unusual Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Officers Helping Motorist with Medical Emergency
"Normally a chase isn't at 7 miles an hour, so that's why I drove around to get a better look at a driver, to see what was going on," Bethards said.
September 14, 2015
Patrol
Denver's Program to Replace Police on Mental Health Calls "Saving Lives," Chief Says
"That's 748 times fewer that the police department was called, meaning we can free up law enforcement to do what law enforcement is supposed to do, and really what law enforcement is good at, and that is addressing crime issues, violent crime, property crime and traffic safety," he said. "...You have a safer community and you have better outcomes for people in crisis," Chief Paul Pazen said.
February 10, 2021
Patrol
Wisconsin Firefighters Issued Ballistic Vests with Rifle Plates for Gunfire Risk Calls
All Madison, WI, firefighters on every shift now have bullet resistant vests assigned to them for added protection on any calls posing a higher risk for gunfire.
April 21, 2016
Patrol
First Look: Zoll Medical’s Lifesaving Combo
The Mobilize system includes emergency medical tools and an app that instructs officers how to use them when needed.
October 5, 2022
Vehicle Ops
Detroit Bankruptcy Plan Calls for Fleet Modernization
The department operates an aging fleet of 1,291 vehicles riddled with maintenance issues. The vehicles lack technology needed for police work such as rugged computers. For officers, getting an operational vehicle is no sure bet, according to a Police Magazine report. In March 2013, a group of corporations pledged $8 million for new vehicles, enabling the department to replace 100 Detroit PD cruisers.
February 23, 2014
Patrol
Calif. Police Warn of Distraction Calls Before Crimes
A phone call likely meant to distract police before a bank robbery in Chino, Calif., in late February may signal a new trend in criminal activity, according to investigators on the case.
March 6, 2012
Technology
Google and RapidSOS Now Provide Emergency Location for 911 Calls Nationwide
RapidSOS is partnering with Google to deliver life-saving 911 caller location information to public safety agencies nationwide. With the U.S. activation of Android Emergency Location Service (ELS), emergency communications centers using the free RapidSOS Next Generation 911 (NG911) Clearinghouse will now receive faster and more accurate caller location for 911 calls from Android devices.
September 21, 2018
Patrol
Response to Psycho-Medical Emergencies
Psycho-medical emergencies are serious, life threatening events that can rapidly degrade to sudden in-custody death incidents if not handled properly.
January 28, 2016
Patrol
States Rush to Ban Fake Bath Salts
Several states, including Louisiana, North Dakota and Florida, have issued emergency bans on fake bath salts that contain a synthetic drug. The bath salts, which users can purchase online, cause paranoia, hallucinations and on some occasions, violent behavior.
February 10, 2011
Patrol
KY Officer Shot Multiple Times Thursday, Suspect Dead
Officer Matt Davis is reportedly in stable condition at a local hospital. He was airlifted from the scene.
July 7, 2023
Patrol
Alabama Deputy Dies After Struggle with Suspect
Deputy Sheriff Tim Williamson of the Butler County (Ala.) Sheriff's Office suffered a heart attack following a struggle with a subject he was attempting to arrest.
October 30, 2014
Patrol
Ohio Officer Shot Last Week Now Reportedly in Stable Condition
An officer with the Barberton (OH) Police Department who was shot during a standoff with a domestic violence suspect has undergone surgery and is now listed in stable condition, according to an announcement issued by the agency.
February 11, 2019
Command
NYPD Implements Policy to Protect Most Vulnerable Officers from COVID-19
Following the detective's death the NYPD is accommodating members with pre-existing medical conditions and pregnant members, according to a memo reviewed exclusively by NBC News.
March 30, 2020
Patrol
2 NC Deputies Shot During Welfare Check, Standoff in Progress
Deputies proceeded to enter the home after discovering all vehicles belonging to the residents were on the property. Upon entering the home, deputies received gunfire from an unknown individual within the residence. Two deputies were hit.
April 28, 2021
Patrol
Police Had Been Called Previously to Home Where Ohio Officers were Killed
Westerville officers Eric Joering, 39, and Anthony Morelli, 54, were killed shortly after noon Saturday in this normally quiet suburb while responding to a 911 hang-up call.
February 11, 2018
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