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The first – and worst – time I had to fight to keep my gun, my holster and duty belt held up far better than my training did.
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When officers can’t access their gear quickly, lives are on the line. That’s why slide outs aren’t just nice to have — they’re essential. From maximizing space to reducing response times and preventing injuries, here are three reasons law enforcement fleets shouldn’t skimp on this critical upgrade.
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Investigators said the officer responded with firefighters to the scene after smoke was seen coming from a window at the home. Vermont State Police said he was shot twice, with one of the bullets stopped by his body armor and the other wounding his leg.
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After getting out of the vehicle at the hospital, the suspect turned and attacked the officers, and soon the officers were down on the ground with the man.
Read More →Police say the suspect opened fire and an officer was hit in the hand and in his jacket, striking his body armor. Officers reportedly did not return fire.
Read More →“One officer was saved by his ballistic vest,” Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan said.
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Illinois State Police said Officer Allen Averbeck was taken to an area hospital for treatment for injuries. He was reportedly saved from more serious injuries by his body armor.
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The suspect has been identified by law enforcement as Bernardo Raul Castro Mato, 19, a Venezuelan migrant who entered the U.S. through Eagle Pass, Texas, in July 2023. His last known address was a migrant shelter at a hotel in Queens.
Read More →The officer was not publicly identified. He was not seriously injured, police union leaders said. He was transported in stable condition to an area hospital.
Read More →Upon arrival, the responding officers were assessing the situation when, unexpectedly, the homeowner fired a shot, striking one officer in the chest, police say.
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