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Florida Officers Rescue “Distraught” Woman Who Climbed Over Bridge Rail

The woman was clinging to the bridge’s beams as patrol officers, the JSO Marine Unit, the JSO SWAT team, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue worked to save her life.

The 'distraught' woman was rescued by multiple units from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. JSO SWAT rigged ropes and pulled back on top of the bridge.

Tennessee Deputy in ICU After Being Hit by Rock or Brick

Deputy Dalton Swanger responded to a 911 call about a shooting around 10:15 p.m. Saturday. The suspect was at the scene and reportedly struck Deputy Swanger with a rock or brick causing grave injury.

Knox County, Tennessee, Sheriff's Deputy Dalton Swanger was critically injured Saturday.

LAPD Sergeant Killed in Freeway Accident

Sergeant Shiou Deng served with the LAPD for 26 years, the department said.

Sergeant Shiou Deng served with the LAPD for 26 years until he was killed Monday.

Texas Deputy Shot in Face by Murder Suspect

“While contact was attempted to be made with someone at the residence, the suspect, identified as 38 year-old James Scott Grigory, opened fire and struck a a deputy twice, once in the face and once in the arm," the sheriff's office said.

Understanding Officer-Created Jeopardy

Officers can be criminally prosecuted for using force when their actions led to escalation during contact with subjects.

Video: Florida Deputy Shoots Man who Attacked Him, Tried to Grab 2 Guns

The deputy and the suspect struggled and ended up on the ground. Orange County SO says the man punched the deputy 10 times in the head while he was on the ground.

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My Technology Can … Maximize Crash Data Efficiency

LexisNexis BuyCrash lets agencies accelerate analysis of crash data and deliver digital crash reports to the drivers for easier and faster insurance claims.

Lexis/Nexis BuyCrash offers a variety of tools that law enforcement agencies can use to collect, distribute, and analyze crash reports.

Dave Smith: Be Prepared for the Ultimate Contest

You need to train like an elite athlete for the life-and-death challenge you may some day face on the job.

Editorial: Braving the Flames

It takes great courage to rush into a structure fire with bunker gear and oxygen, it takes even more to do it dressed only in a police patrol uniform. But many officers have done it.

Guest Op-Ed: State Control of Local Police Departments Has Merit

We need to ask whether traditional local control still serves the public interest, or whether it is time to consider expanded state oversight of municipal agencies.

Louis F. Quijas

California State Legislators Want to Ban Officers from Wearing Masks to Conceal Identity

SB 627, “The No Secret Police Act,” also requires officers to be identifiable via their uniform, whether with name or other identifier, according to California state Senator Scott Wiener’s office.

Video: Florida Chiefs Celebrate Father’s Day with Dad Joke Duel

The dad joke duel was recorded and is now a viral video with 1.9 million views on Facebook as of press time.

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