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Woman Crashes Car Into California Police Department Lobby

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.

February 11, 2019

Los Angeles police officer speaks with suspect who reportedly drove car into station early Saturday morning. (Photo: LAPD Security Video)

Tips for Safety on Patrol in Severe Winter Weather

Here are some tips to ensure that you're safe on the streets when Old Man Winter takes up residence in your jurisdiction.

February 8, 2019

The Polar Vortex has retreated back to the Arctic Circle, but winter is far from over.

Defending Against Spontaneous Knife Attacks

By applying basic principles of fighting, you can increase your chances of successfully countering and surviving a sudden edged weapon assault.

February 3, 2019

With most knife attacks, the assailant waits until the officer is distracted or vulnerable and then quickly executes a violent burst of repetitive stabs, leaving the officer with little time to react.

7 Tips for Safely Dealing with Animals on Patrol

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.

January 25, 2019

An officer with the North Kansas City (MO) Police Department coming to the rescue of a tiny kitten trapped on the Jersey barrier between the northbound and southbound lanes of an area highway.

Trauma Care for the Soul

Suicide kills more of our fellow officers than any other cause, and we can't help them if we ignore their pain.

January 14, 2019

Things That Matter Most

Don't wait until tragedy strikes to recognize the importance of taking a moment to ensure your safety.

January 14, 2019

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Looking Back: Barack Obama, AEDs, and AIDS

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.

January 14, 2019

The cover story for January 1999 discussed law enforcement agencies beginning to acquire, and train officers to use, automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

High-Risk Arrest Tactics

Work as a team with at least one other officer to apprehend a high-risk subject as safely as possible.

December 24, 2018

Should the arrestee begin to resist, maintain control by driving the arm downward and apply pain compliance through the wrist manipulation. That said, no tactics work every time; be aware that the control officer may need to disengage.

Police Union Slams New Jersey Radio Jock for Calling Move Over Law "Silly"

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.

December 7, 2018

Officer Safety Considerations for Foot Pursuits

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.

November 23, 2018

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MIPS Developing Brain Protection System for Law Enforcement Helmets

Originally established to develop helmets for the action/motorsports market, MIPS has broadened its focus to include protecting the brains of law enforcement and armed forces personnel from injuries resulting from rotational motion.

November 1, 2018

MIPS has developed an iteration of its low friction layer technology for use in ballistic helmets and is currently accelerating that work to meet the design challenges specific to law enforcement and armed forces personnel. Image: MIPS

Driverless Car Company Issues Report on Interaction with Police

Waymo—the manufacturer of "driverless cars" now in testing in select cities across the country—recently issued a report titled "Waymo Safety Report—On the Road to Fully Self-Driving," in which the company provides information on a variety of aspects of its public safety policies.

October 19, 2018

Waymo—the manufacturer of 'driverless cars' now in testing in select cities across the country—recently issued a report that provides information on a variety of aspects of its public safety policies. Image courtesy of Waymo / Facebook.

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