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Jim and Doug discuss how stop and frisk is used and consider ways to better educate the public on the controversial tactic
The words and deeds of iconic LEOs in our history offer many priceless lessons for modern American cops
This incident serves as a stark reminder that officers are being actively targeted by violent criminals – here’s what you can do to stay safe
Soon to be released findings from the Force Science Institute indicate that time and cost concerns ‘significantly compromise the suitability and sufficiency’ of current physical force training
We spent time with all of TASER’s devices — the X26, X3, Shockwave, the shotgun-fired XREP, and their newest device, the X2
In order to ensure that officers continue to reap maximum benefits from their training, it is the trainers’ responsibility to demand from themselves the maximum possible levels of preparation, credibility, and current material
Officers without vests 14 times more likely to be injured, FBI study finds
You need to be constantly on the alert that the negotiation can break down at any second and become violent, perhaps necessitating a deadly force response
Part three: ‘Good footwork will defeat any attack.’
Part One: ‘One loss can mean death.’
Provides numerous invaluable tools for both new and experienced officers
Edged weapons and other potentially lethal implements can easily be concealed in cupped hands that may appear innocuous from the front
Protecting yourself is vital if you plan on helping others, deterring crime and getting home at the end of your shift
Suspect tried to drag race an officer in an unmarked vehicle
Suspect said when he fired, he did not know he was shooting police
Richard Poplawski is on trial for the shooting deaths of 3 Pittsburgh cops
Charged with unlawful use of a weapon, aiming a laser pointer at an officer
Just as you visually and physically confirm that a firearm is safe, you have to visually and physically confirm that a person is ‘safe’
In the post 9/11 world, we now know if active shooters or terrorists take over a hotel, public event, or school, they probably have no interest in escape
Suspect stepped out of a vehicle with a handgun in his right hand, disregards commands to put down the gun, and is subsequently shot
Robert Bailey tries to win new trial and sentencing
Brett Benton died June 4 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle
Roadside check leads to attempted murder charge
Officer Shawn Marando is expected to recover from the injuries