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The topic of off-duty carry is too big an issue to ignore, especially when it is so starkly presented in the news headlines of the day
Jim and Doug discuss the ways in which the real cops and the “mall cops” can be better partners in fighting crime
A new study authored by the Crime Prevention Research Center digs deep into the data during a period that ‘bookends’ the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson
The officer told police that he was the victim of an attempted armed robbery, and shot the man fearing his own safety
A suspect and his mother were shot, ending a dangerous pursuit through a heavily populated area
Police recognized a bartender as heroic for her efforts to bring several children to safety
Response to a burglary ended in death of an officer remembered for being respected, proactive, and fun
Three statements admitting the suspect fired his gun were played to determine if they can be played for a jury
Although Reagan’s assailant was immediately subdued, he only needed 1.7 seconds to fire six rounds and hit four men, including the president
The judge hopes this case will deter others from repeating his actions with disregard for law enforcement
Spokesman said FBI agents were involved in a live fire tactical training exercise when the accident occurred
The jury requested to hear the 911 tapes of a victim minutes before his death
The trouble was prompted by Belfast City Council’s decision to only fly the Union flag from the City Hall on designated days
A unique new rifle and scope system being unveiled at SHOT Show 2013 won’t fire until it’s on target
The cause of death for a SWAT commander and training director is still under investigation
3 men arrived uninvited to a private venue, where furniture was smashed and bottles were thrown
The armed suspect ordered the officer to lie on the ground and unload the ammunition from his Glock 31 service weapon
The spike in civilians buying guns and ammo has departments scrambling for a solution to the shortage
There’s no ‘always’ and no ‘never’ in the real world, says Harvey Hedden, Executive Director of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
Begin 2013 with a stronger plan, in better shape, ready, willing and able to put up ‘one hell of a fight’ by doing all the things that will help bring you home safe
It is unclear if the suspect’s wounds were self-inflicted
Suspect died of self-inflicted gunshot, officer was shot in neck, shoulder and leg
The officer, whose name has not been released, suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the abdomen and face
Let ‘em call you Tackleberry if they like, because when the ___ hits the fan, you are The One they’ll look to for help!
Officer Jennifer Sebena of the Wauwatosa Police Department was killed in the line of duty, not because she was a police officer, but in spite of the fact that she was a police officer
Officer Michael Levay had a graze wound to his back but was able to return fire, killing the suspect
Sergeant Brian Krei is suing 21-year-old Branden Plummer for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses
Suspect was handcuffed in the back of the idling cruiser when he somehow climbed into the front and started driving
The fire department responded to the scene and used a Jaws of Life extrication tool to remove the driver from the vehicle