Police across the country say realistic-looking water guns and surprise ambushes are turning this high school tradition into a public safety concern
Groton Police Officers Bryan Albee and Cristopher Brillon engaged with the man for several minutes, ultimately persuading him to climb down from the barrier
Vice President JD Vance told surviving families that the nation “will never forget” the sacrifices of officers killed in the line of duty
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy filed claims alleging that the city manager used an off-duty incident as a pretext to reprimand Kennedy and launched a retaliatory investigation
Tenino Mayor Dave Watterson stated the city faced bankruptcy if the police department remained active
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Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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This event, ahead of SHOT Show 2025, delivered a one-of-a-kind experience for law enforcement professionals and firearms enthusiasts
OFF DUTY
Age and disease may eventually leave you unable to handle firearms safely
This top-ranked trick shot pool player turned pro at 16, but found his true calling in law enforcement
The diagnosis had come less than two years into retirement after 20 years of distinguished service
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You will understand your capabilities and limitations while tackling shooting scenarios that are unwieldy or impossible to replicate at your department training
Use mental rehearsal to help prepare for off-duty incidents
My top 3 choices for lights at this year’s SHOT Show are a gun light, a headlamp and a terrific backup to a duty light
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