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With a few additions, the Glock 43 becomes a great defensive pistol package that is an amazing backup or pocket carry
Despite the danger from ambushers, terrorists, and active shooters, the line holds. Despite the very few who take the wrong path, the line holds
Although the end of 2015 is still a couple of weeks away, more than 100 officers have lost their lives in the line-of-duty this year — that is insanity
Likely linked to six prior booby trap attacks on law enforcement in Hemet, Calif.
Part one of a two-part series
Supervisors must assume a risk-analysis perspective when managing critical events and balance the need for immediate action against the consequences of acting prematurely
Oakland had the sixth-highest violent crime rate in the country in 2009 and the highest in California, according to preliminary FBI statistics
Police officers need to know night vision capabilities and understand the myths vs. facts for night vision technology
On dash cam recording, Officer Zachary Helm asks Officer Kelly Beemer, “Are you insane?” as he beat on the squad car in apparent frustration
Officer Kelly Beemer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal investigation
Tried batter pursuers with stolen truck during 2007 chase
On the range, officers are not going to turn suddenly up-range and engage a live-fire target with a real firearm — this would be considered unsafe — but this possibility does exist on the street
Multiple Attack Counter Terror Action Capabilities — or MACTAC — is a blend of USMC fire-team tactics and current Police active shooter tactics
Man refused to obey instructions, ran at cops and shouted, “Give it to me!”
Inez Marie Melo, 49, allegedly left half-dead roses, threatening note on department cruiser
Report says PDs must confront overt and unconscious racial bias, finds numerous non-fatal officer-on-officer confrontations
The penalty for inattentional blindness can be incredibly high
This ill-advised piece of legislation was drafted in the aftermath of the death of Sean Bell outside a Queens, New York strip club in November 2006
There were 158 threats and attacks against law enforcement rangers in national parks in 2009
Investigation ongoing
The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken to Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque, where he was treated and released
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