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When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer by Police Vehicle?

Time-sensitive injuries like penetrating trauma mean a wounded officer needs to reach a trauma center as soon as possible, and in some cases, that means transporting by police vehicle rather than waiting for EMS. What are the factors to consider in making that transport decision?

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NewsJune 23, 2025

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.

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NewsMay 30, 2025

2 Ohio Officers Shot During Traffic Stop, Suspect at Large

According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect has been charged with one count of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault.

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NewsMay 14, 2025

Nashville Officer Wounded in Gunfight with Attempted Murder Suspect

The suspect Tadarius Hunt was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Hunt was wanted in connection with the shooting of a worker at the Nashville Rescue Mission, police said.

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NewsApril 24, 2025

Vermont Officer Shot Responding to House Fire, Saved by Vest

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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NewsApril 24, 2025

Virginia Officers Shot During Traffic Stop, Suspect Killed

One of the officers was conducting traffic enforcement when the suspect's car pulled over "very abruptly" and slammed on his brakes, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said during a news conference.

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NewsApril 21, 2025

Florida Officer Shot at Easter Celebration

"As officers and deputies attempted to intervene, gunshots were fired, and one Lake City Police Department officer was struck by gunfire," police said in an update Sunday night.

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NewsApril 7, 2025

Pennsylvania Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed in Barricade Incident

The suspect crashed a vehicle belonging to his father’s business into another car at about 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. When officers responded to the crash, they said they saw him reach for a .22 caliber handgun.

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NewsMarch 31, 2025

Jacksonville Sheriff Releases Video of Shooting Where Suspect in Body Armor was Killed by Wounded Officer

In the video, the officer can be seen firing back at the suspect and moving to a position of cover. The suspect can be seen grabbing a rifle and attempting to get out of his car.

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NewsMarch 20, 2025

California Deputy Stabbed while Working Homeless Outreach

Backup deputies responded and provided aid to the deputy, who was transported to the hospital and "sustained a non-life-threatening laceration to her neck."

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