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The Board of Trustees for the Massachusetts College of Art and Design voted against a request from its campus police department to carry firearms on campus.
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According to NBC News, the woman was furious that the doors to the LAPD Harbor Division station were locked, so she drove her vehicle through those very doors and then backed out of the building.
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By applying basic principles of fighting, you can increase your chances of successfully countering and surviving a sudden edged weapon assault.
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Mountain lions and other very dangerous predators have been known to show up in densely populated cities. Elk have been known to get tangled in a farmer's fencing. Raccoons and opossums end up in storm drains and dumpsters on a regular basis. Here are some thoughts on dealing with non-human subjects in a way that keeps both the animal and the officer safe.
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Suicide kills more of our fellow officers than any other cause, and we can't help them if we ignore their pain.
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Don't wait until tragedy strikes to recognize the importance of taking a moment to ensure your safety.
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In past January issues, POLICE covered law enforcement officers’ fears as a Democrat was entering the White House, tools for rendering aid to heart attack victims, and tips for communicable disease protection.
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Work as a team with at least one other officer to apprehend a high-risk subject as safely as possible.
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A radio personality in New Jersey is not a fan of that state's 'Move Over Law' that protects first responders at roadside incidents from being struck by passing vehicles—and the union that represents rank-and-file State Police troopers is on the offensive in defense of the law.
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While empirical data doesn't exist—at least to my knowledge—on lost productivity due to injuries sustained during foot pursuits, anecdotal evidence suggests that medical leave following such activities is significant enough to give some thought to the matter.
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