Tag: Off-Duty Incidents: Page 17

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Four Bystanders Tried to Keep Severely Beaten Connecticut Officer Alive

According to information released by the South Windsor (CT) Police Department, four people—a sheriff's deputy and two nurses—were alternating performing chest compressions while another man forced air into Sergeant Matthew Mainieri's body.

September 6, 2018

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Off-Duty California Officer Kills Wife, Self in Shopping Mall

The Wheats continued arguing and moved into the parking lot, where Brad Wheat shot his wife multiple times before turning the gun on himself, the sheriff’s office reported.

September 5, 2018

Training

Surviving as a Hostage

As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?

September 4, 2018

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Connecticut Officer Dies of Injuries Sustained While Trying to Break Up Off-Duty Fight

Sergeant Matthew Mainieri of the South Windsor (CT) Police Department has died from injuries sustained in an off-duty incident while trying to break up a fight.

September 4, 2018

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Off-Duty Georgia Officer Shot During Attempted Robbery, Wounds Suspects

Two off-duty officers were leaving a lounge in South Fulton (GA) when they were approached by two men attacked one of the officers in an attempted robbery.

September 2, 2018

Training

Off-Duty Safety Tips

It's no secret that groups like Antifa and Anonymous are simpatico, and when you add BLM activists to the mix, you have a troika of anti-police groups that is not to be underestimated. Consequently, officers must maintain vigilant watch for threats while off duty.

August 30, 2018

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Former Virginia Officer Charged in 6-Month-Old Daughter's Death

A former police officer with the Fairfax County (VA) Police Department turned himself in to Maryland police and was charged with multiple counts of child abuse in the death of his six-month-old daughter Harper in October 2017.

August 30, 2018

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2 Arrests in Beating of Off-Duty Police Officer

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempt to take a scooter from an off-duty police officer, according to a report in the Washington Post.

August 30, 2018

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No 'Stand Your Ground' Immunity for Former Florida Officer

To be granted the "stand your ground" immunity, defendants must believe they are in imminent danger, be in a place they have the right to be and are not taking part in a criminal act, according to Florida law.

August 28, 2018

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Off-Duty Florida Deputy Severely Injured in Head-on Collision

A Marion County, FL, sheriff's deputy was one of two men who were seriously injured late Wednesday in a head-on collision with a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

August 24, 2018

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Michigan Police Release Images of Suspected Hit-and-Run Vehicle that Killed Off-Duty Officer

The Westland (MI) Police Department has located and released images of the vehicle that is suspected to have struck and killed off-duty Wayne County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Lee Smith as he was jogging.

August 16, 2018

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Off-Duty Michigan Sheriff's Deputy Killed in Hit-and-Run

Sgt. Lee Smith was killed by a hit-and-run driver as he jogged in Hines Park, Westland police say.

August 15, 2018