Quick Police Action Prevented Massacre at St. Louis School

The 19-year-old shooter was carrying an AR-type rifle and more than 600 rounds of ammunition, and officers found cartridges and shell casings when they entered the building, police say.

Florida School Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

Sergeant Greg Graff was “preparing school leaders for the upcoming year during a safety training program at Clearwater High School,” the school district said.

Dallas Veteran Affairs Officer Saves Life of Choking Toddler

“I just did what anyone in my position would hope to do,” Corporal Lee Higginbotham said. “I’m grateful I was in the right place at the right time and able to help.”

Time to Get Real

The reality of close-quarter engagements is that they are some of the most dangerous situations faced by law enforcement officers. Statistics show that a majority of attacks against officers occur in close quarters during initial or first-contact situations.

Doug Iketani

Steve Atkinson

David Stephens

Christopher B. Kuch and David Griffith

Homemade Tourniquet, Quick Thinking Help Chicago Police Save Gunshot Victim

Chicago Police Officers David Watson and Paul Moreno used an improvised tourniquet to help save the life of a 17-year-old male shot in the left leg, right leg, groin, and buttocks. On Tuesday, the officers received the officer of the month award for their efforts.