In November of 2017, two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were involved in a harrowing fight for their lives with a drug-induced motorist intent on killing them. The incident began when a Trooper conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding motorist on Route 33 in Nazareth, a town near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Stopping motorists committing a traffic violation is one of the most … [Read more...]
TFS: Frisk to Fleeing Felon
Making custodial arrests is one of the most dangerous job requirements in law enforcement. The proper control, handling, and searching of suspects has been shown to be a critical factor when officers are assaulted or killed. Statistics show as officers get more experienced, more "seasoned", they actually drop in their officer safety skills. When enforcement activities, even … [Read more...]
Trinity, Texas Officer Safety Video
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another article in BlueSheepDog's commitment to share videos of officers involved in critical incidents, and to debrief those situations for the benefit of our readers. These posts are intended to highlight the officer's good performances and choices, while also taking time to consider "lessons learned" from these events. These posts are not intended to … [Read more...]