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Video of Ore. police subduing man prompts lawsuit

Police were cleared of any wrongdoing by two different review boards - Full Story

Video: Ill. police TASER combative pregnant woman

The woman and her boyfriend grew frustrated following a minor accident, assaulting an officer - Full Story

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PoliceOne Contributors - P1 First Person

P1 First Person: On being 'Mr. Nice Guy'

By Kevin Sailor PoliceOne Member I recently had an officer bring to me a warrantless arrest affidavit ... - Full Story

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Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. - Passion for the Job

How to get ahead of the curve in 2013

Even with the high velocity of ideas and information, it seems like policing is often on the trailing ed... - Full Story

INTERNAL VIDEO: Chief's Message on Officer Injuries

After a spur of officer-involved violent incidents, the Portland police chief released a video to his officers to rally department members and show his support.

In-depth News

Excited delirium instructor says TASERs crucial

A police officer is defending TASERs in light of Sunday's "60 Minutes" episode on the devices, citing excited delirium as a primary reason officers should carry one. - Full Story

Video: Suspect wrestles cop to the ground, gets TASERed

When Deputy Josh Barrett found a man sleeping in his car, he didn't expect a former state wrestler who was ready for another match. Upon waking, the ex-athlete throws punches and beats Barrett to the ground. Zap!

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Using 'MAPS' to describe the threat

The acronyms TRACED and MAPS are provided as a means to assist officers in observing and assessing danger cues, articulating the suspect’s means, opportunity, and intent, and then justifying and documenting the officer’s force responses. - Full Story