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As use of force simulator tech continues to become further validated with science-based research, there will be even more sophisticated learning opportunities for LE
Police officers should wear soft and hard body armor during firearms or DT training to understand how armor impacts breathing, shooting stance and physical abilities
Consider federal, state and local programs for equipment purchase or to fund a specific program or collaborative effort
The condition of the officer is unclear; a second officer returned fire at the suspect
Before you go “Code 3” and activate your emergency lights and toggle that siren on, here are six things to consider
Ambush attacks often occur when assailants perceive officers are relaxed and unprepared for such an assault
“Square range” shooting is an essential part of a firearms training program — there are some skills that can only be trained on the range — but there are some skills that are better trained somewhere else
HYI can create a reaction in your opponents that is so overpowering to the bad guy/guys it not only takes all what is needed when you are reliant on your vision, it also resets their OODA back to Observe
Dash cam video has been released capturing the violent escape attempt and shooting of a suspect wanted for manufacturing meth
The officer shot back and killed the shooter
Paris McGee, 25, and Toyious Taylor, 34, acted as lookouts for two friends who were trying to steal the officer’s motorcycle
Authorities say two Navy civilian police officers have been wounded while confronting a knife-wielding man
Authorities in Pennsylvania on Thursday released a letter they said was written by state police ambush suspect Eric Frein during his time on the run
Suspect admitted killing a trooper because he was dissatisfied with government and wanted to “wake people up”
The SWAT unit has to keep up with ever changing technology, but has a strained budget
After the drama of Alabama’s win over LSU Saturday, the Crimson Tide’s team doctors were called to action on the way home
Anthony Gates, 28, has been charged with two felony counts of attempted first degree murder and two felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm
A suspect who opened fire on an officer before fleeing in a squad car was taken to the ground by Good Samaritans
The two went into the residence, entered the bedroom that was thick with smoke, and pulled the man to safety
NJ man is headed to state prison for causing a fiery alcohol-related crash that killed an off-duty police officer
Dash cam video captured a potentially deadly accident involving a state trooper and a police officer
Too many administrators, chiefs, mayors, city council members, community activists, and members of the media are unaware of Graham v. Connor, let alone the four-pronged test of ‘reasonableness’
As Bruce Lee said, we need to “learn it until you forget it,” so that under the conditions we need it the most, you will perform it to your advantage without even thinking about it
Cook’s badge-infused custom Kydex holsters are available in either RH or LH styles
Gov. Jay Nixon: “The world is watching”
Video captured police pursing a minivan through a golf course during a pursuit that stretched from Corona to Perris in Southern California
Officer opened fire after man wielding dual knives took a fighting stance and yelled, “you’re gonna shoot me, you’re gonna shoot me”
Officer was in critical condition Wednesday after being wounded in the face, neck and both arms
A Pennsylvania State Police barracks is reopening to the public exactly two months after a sniper opened fire
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