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Even if a detailed plan for every contingency isn’t possible, just having the idea of what might happen can lessen the shock and improve response
Marine 9 docked at the Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Two criminalists from the Washoe County (Nevada) Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division combine their passion for forensic science with their love for public education
Caleb Rogers, 35, brandished his department-issued firearm at one of the robberies
“So what they got you for, man?” an officer asked Davis, 60. “Biggest case in Las Vegas history,” Davis replied
One man, Duane Keffe D. Davis, found himself involved in both investigations
“People have been yearning for [Duane Davis] to be arrested for a long time. It’s never been unsolved in our minds. It’s been unprosecuted,” retired LAPD detective Greg Kading said
The suspects recorded the killing of retired Bell Police Chief Andreas Probst on video, which was provided to the police by an SRO
Retired Bell Police Chief Andreas Probst is remembered for his big heart and his welcoming nature that made any stranger feel at home
The video shows the suspect holding a fishing filet knife as he starts to move toward the officers standing outside of a residence
As the officer grabbed the suspect’s wrist, she grabbed a knife and stabbed the officer on the top of his head
In one video, an officer can be heard telling demonstrators, “This is a state route,” and “Everybody will be arrested” if they don’t disperse and get off the road
Officer Anthony Francone was attempting to deploy spike strips to stop the fleeing suspect when the suspect intentionally struck him, police said
Four officers and their powerful noses will be playing an even bigger role in the effort to reduce the number of guns being brought to schools in Las Vegas
The alleged former gang member is under investigation in the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
The suspect, who was inside a vehicle, attempted to light it on fire; that’s when police sent K-9 Diko to help arrest the suspect
The driver “was kind enough to make us a new access gate to our motor pool,” the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office said
Deputies attached a rope to the back door of the vehicle; once the door was open, the bear made a swift escape
As part of the settlement, the city agreed all officers will receive 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training and there will be refresher training every year
Troopers will no longer be assigned to cover Washoe County between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., beginning in June or July
The 31st annual LVMPD K-9 Trials provides a great opportunity for agencies to showcase their K-9 teams to the community
As the suspect and K-9 officer struggled, the suspect bit the officer on the right ear, “removing the earlobe with his teeth”
Kimura is a tough dog and now it’s official: he is the toughest dog
The bonus includes a one-time relocation allowance and a hiring incentive for honorably discharged military members or active members of the National Guard or Reserves
Officer Truong Thai was fatally shot while on the scene of a domestic violence call
Someone stole the hot dog-shaped vehicle’s catalytic converter overnight in a hotel parking lot
Officer Derek Stebbins and a good Samaritan helped pull a man from the vehicle seconds before it went up in flames
The officer broke a window and removed the man from a scorched sedan after he crashed into the center median and his car went up in flames
Bystanders helped the officer by putting a tourniquet on his leg and maintaining a perimeter while medics rushed to the scene
The bill would expand the number of potential candidates in the state as departments continue to struggle to recruit officers
In one incident, LEOs fatally wounded an armed suspect who pointed a gun at a driver before leading officers on a pursuit
LVMPD’s reintroduction of their cadet program and recruitment of military members were factors in increasing their recruitment numbers
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