I'm shot. I'm shot. >> Come here. Come here. >> Come here. >> You see what the happened or what? >> From sudden ambushes to dangerous confrontations, these real incidents show how training, quick thinking, and courage can make the difference between chaos and safety. September 7th, 2024. Denver, Colorado. Corporal Tai Simcox of the Colorado State Patrol was ambushed while parked on US 36 near Denver to complete paperwork. A passing truck slowed down and the driver, later identified as 32-year-old Victor Anthony de Santiago, opened fire on the patrol vehicle. One bullet struck Simcox's forearm. Another disabled his dash camera. Despite being wounded, Simcox called for backup. >> Oh, who was that? Is that Tai? [Music] >> Armed himself and returned fire with his rifle, striking the suspect. Shot fire down. A civilian stopped to help apply a tourniquet to Simco's arm until officers arrived. >> I'm shot. >> Come here. Come here. Come here. >> You see what the happened? What? >> What can I help you with? >> Uh right in there, L. Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. I messed up. >> My name is She's down. My wife has got a gun. She's >> son of a ambush me. My wife has got a gun she get on that person. Get my gun. No, no, no, no. Don't get your right now. Don't >> Where is it? On the ground. Rookie trooper Norman Aragan, whom Simco had recently trained, transported him directly to Denver Health for treatment. >> Hey, put the gun away. >> Hey, are you a cop or what? >> I got it. >> What's your problem? >> I got it. >> Are you Are you done bleeding? You good? >> Stand back. >> Okay, I got him. >> Cover me. I got one. He's not my check. Check. >> Okay, let me see. Check. I got him. Get my uniform off. I got him. >> De Santiago was found bleeding heavily on the ground and later died. Authorities confirmed he had a lengthy criminal record, including violent offenses and past gang affiliations. Simco is recovering from his injuries and is expected to make a full recovery. Officials described the attack as a targeted ambush with no warning. August 3rd, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana. An NOPD officer was attacked while responding to a shoplifting call at a convenience store on Chef Highway. Security footage showed 41-year-old Lamont Matthysse attempting to steal liquor. When confronted, Matthysse resisted arrest, fought the responding officer, threw him to the ground, repeatedly punched him, and tried to strangle him. >> To the ground by Matthysse, who repeatedly punched him in the head, and tried to strangle him. Rankkins and other bystanders stepped in to help the officer. You can hear them pleading with Matthysse on a video that's circulating on Tik Tok. >> Let the police go, man. Let him go, bro. Let him go, man. Let him go. >> Let him go. Now shoot. Now shoot, please. >> Van Rankens and other bystanders intervened, pulling Matthysse away and helping subdue him until additional officers arrived and arrested him. The officer was treated for minor injuries and later released. NOPD Chief Kirk Patrick publicly honored Rankkins with a challenge coin for his bravery. Matis remains in the Orleans Justice Center facing charges including battery of a police officer and resisting a police officer with force. May 8th, 2022. Kamak Village, Arkansas. Police body and dash camera footage shows the arrest of 35-year-old Dustin Arch Black of Big Flat, who violently resisted officers after being reported as a suspicious person placing traffic cones in the road while barefoot. >> What can I do for you? >> Are you okay? >> Solid, man. >> Okay. >> What's What can I do for you, man? >> Just wanted to chat. I put my thumb out. You didn't respond. So >> Oh, man. I can't stop in the middle of traffic. I pulled over. I mean, I'm here now. I mean, it's it's not really traffic and everything. >> Okay. Well, I can't park in the middle of the street. I mean, it's not necessary. >> I understand. >> What can I do for you? You got ID with you, my man? >> I'm solid. I don't need anything. >> Okay. What you doing out here, my friend? >> Walking. >> Okay. Was that you that moved the cones over there? >> No. >> You sure? I was told you did. Why don't you have a seat over here? Let's talk, man. You don't mind? Let's have a seat. I need to see some ID, sir. Come here. >> When confronted by Officer Joshua Blazing Game and Police Chief Peter Powell, a struggle broke out. Black shoved his fingers into an officer's mouth, prompting the officer to bite them and shouted religious phrases during the altercation. >> Do not do this. Do not do this. Turn around. >> Turn around. Turn the [ __ ] around. >> You don't want to do this, bro. Turn around. Turn around. Stop resisting. You don't want to do this. >> Can you give me another unit? >> Brentwood North McKinley, stop. Stop. Stop fighting. >> Just let me go. I'll fill in the base. >> You're under arrest right now. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> He then struck Chief Powell in the head twice with a police baton and pushed another officer, causing the officer to accidentally shock himself with a taser. >> [ __ ] Josh you again. >> Ah [ __ ] I'm a [ __ ] myself. God damn. >> Call for help on the radio. >> Get the [ __ ] off of me. God [ __ ] rank [ __ ] broke. What the [ __ ] You're under arrest. >> Hidden and I'll beat your ass, [ __ ] >> Josh, get on Get on the radio and call me. >> Give me your handcuff right now. [Music] >> Arrest. I didn't do [ __ ] >> You're under arrest. >> I didn't do [ __ ] >> John, put a [ __ ] handcuff on. >> I'm trying to get I didn't do [ __ ] [ __ ] Offer >> need assistance. Offer need assistance. About to die. Let me go. About to die. >> Here. Here. Go. All right. >> You're about to die. >> Let me go. >> Big old boy. Thank you. [Music] >> Stop. Why are you y'all hurting me? Are you all heard me? >> [ __ ] your toad. >> Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop. >> Six Little Rock police officers assisted in restraining and handcuffing Black. Chief Powell suffered abrasions to his knees, feet, and blunt trauma to his face while officer Blazing Game sustained cuts on his knees and elbows. The >> guy Help me. >> Uh, no. No. >> We had a drowning and their ambulance is in route, but they have the child Black was booked into the Palaski County Jail on two counts of first-degree battery along with disorderly conduct and refusal to submit to arrest. His bond was set at $15,000. These cases highlight the importance of safety, communication, and decisive action in emergencies. Studying them teaches us how preparation and awareness save lives for officers and the community alike.