Meridian, Idaho Police officials stated that the suspect was interrupted before he was able to light the accelerant and set the building ablaze
Master Trooper Stien Davis had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for more than 10 years; he was assigned to Troop B, District 7 in Robeson County
A woman called 911 after her husband pointed a gun at her; on the other end was Kelly Prentice, communications manager for Northampton County, who put her de-escalation training into action
K-9 Nazar was deployed after the suspect resisted and a TASER deployment was ineffective; during the apprehension, the suspect punched the dog and compressed his neck
Video shows the woman demanding that the deputy leave the school; Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders praised him for his poise during the tense encounter
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As demonstrations persist, a new lock can help protect the valuable and dangerous contents of police vehicles in the crossfire
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In a survival situation, fire is critical; you need redundant sources of fire to ensure at least one works in any environment
The FNS is a polymer-framed, striker-fired, double-action trigger pistol with double-column magazines and solid ergonomics
In a tactical flashlight, the usability, design, and features are much more important than lumens
These new pistols, on display at SHOT Show 2015, will retain their surface hardness and factory warranty, and will be readily adaptable to new sight designs
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The SIG team floods the line with an array of great guns - here were three of my favorites
Some would contend that our penchant, our familiarity, and our affinity with violence marks modern-day warriors as atavists — but ours is a higher purpose: to save lives
Whether you change jobs, transfer units, or retire, the one constant in your life will be your family
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
Cook’s badge-infused custom Kydex holsters are available in either RH or LH styles
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