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The debate over the efficacy of gun-free zones has only grown more heated in the wake of several recent mass casualty incidents
A recidivist gang member whose record includes a 2010 robbery conviction and a 2014 GTA conviction murdered Officer Keith Boyer ten days after release from prison
Full-contact training advances skills, but contains real risk of injury or death
The officer was shot in the abdomen while in a physical altercation with the suspect
The officer jumped back up and continued pursuing the suspects
The lawyer fired shots at police but no officers were injured, the suspect was taken into custody
John Reposa Jr., 43, was reportedly not wearing a helmet when he collided with a vehicle
The officers had to make a “life-and-death” decision whether to shoot the suspect, who was on a bus with passengers
The public has nothing to fear from well-trained tactical teams made up of motivated Ethical Warriors
Force-on-force training and reactive-shooting training helps us perform better in gunfights
West Palm mayor to meet with police chief and state attorney following an incident in which a career criminal apparently threatened the lives of West Palm Beach officers
The Ohio State Troopers Association and several officers have filed grievances, saying the newly issued shoes are unsafe
Northern Ireland’s police chief has vowed to arrest scores of Protestant extremists after they attacked officers
“I want all my deputies to be armed with the greatest firepower available 24 hours a day”
Former child star Tom Guiry was too drunk to board his flight, and became combative with an officer
Chad Shaw, 47, was assisting at a school when he suddenly collapsed and died shortly after
Gavin Buchanan saved up his allowance to help purchase a ballistic vest for a K-9 with the Palo Alto police
Police were heckled and threatened throughout the entire 18-minute video as they took a child into custody
Cpl. Michael Wilson, 42, and the suspected gunman were both found dead by a SWAT unit
A precision shooter must have basic elevation and windage knowledge committed to memory, and there are some simple memory aids to help
The officer is being praised for her quick thinking and alertness which prevented a potential disaster
The photo of my family taped to the back of my badge is a constant reminder that I need to perform my duties the right way, the safe way, every day
The ban on protest weapons and tools was one of two high-profile measures voted on Wednesday
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