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Jim and Doug discuss some of the ways in which officers can “harden the target” and prevent tragedy from befalling them on patrol
Here’s what Garland Officer Greg Stevens learned during his fight for survival in the ‘Draw the Prophet’ terrorist attack
With advances in communication, transportation and information technology, terrorist attacks don’t have to be focused on major cities for visibility and effect
A year after Camden disbanded its police department and brought in a new one with more officers on the street, reported crime has dropped significantly
The man who allegedly stole a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office patrol car Thursday was ordered held on $80,000 bond Friday
Officer Ian Cooley of the San Jose Police Department says it’s better to be a ‘problem finder’ prior to any potential incident, as opposed to a reaction-based ‘problem solver’ after something jumps off
Body camera shows sheriff’s deputies pleading with a despondent Jedadiah Zillmer, 23, to put down his gun before they shoot him
RBT is an extremely well planned method of putting officers in the most realistic situations with the most realistic equipment while using some basic psychological methods to ensure the training “sticks”
Teenager’s mother led police on a high-speed pursuit in a videotaped incident during which a state police officer fired at her fleeing minivan
Self-described “citizen soldiers” arrived venting a smoldering anger and wielding AR-15 and AK-47 rifles
Suspect held without bail on charges of shooting a Jacksonville officer in a gun battle that started during a traffic stop Wednesday
An NYPD detective was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after shooting his partner in the wrist
The legislation would include blood, urine, feces and other bodily fluids
Section Three: Accuracy with the Handgun
Man suspected of wounding an officer while shooting up a Los Angeles police station died Thursday at a hospital more than two weeks after the attack
Claim alleges the city “failed to properly hire, supervise, train, staff, and plan for the protection and safety of individuals and personnel”
The confrontation began as the suspect yelled at officers and questioned their arrest of another individual
The man fled to a car and then drove toward officers, who fired because they feared for their safety
A corrections officer taken hostage by three inmates at an Ohio county jail has been released unharmed
State police responded to a shooting in the lobby of the station and a suspect was shot
Search turned up a loaded North American Arms 22-caliber mini revolver inside the woman
Officer wanted to take his picture with the dog, so he knelt down with a camera phone and wrapped his arm around the dog’s neck
Pawnshop owner who sold the gun in a straw purchase has agreed to concessions that authorities hope will curb similar illegal gun deals
An undercover officer was shot during a shootout in a New Jersey shopping center parking lot Tuesday
Police were involved in the fatal March 25 shooting after a 40-minute standoff in which the armed suspect held a gun to his head
Albuquerque Police Chief Gorden Eden said the woman pointed a gun at the officer before being shot
When Utah’s new federal courthouse opened last week, it came with security improvements that are becoming standard around the country
Darlene Latrice Miller, 24, fired at least three shots at an officer Sunday before fleeing
Officer Heather Phares passed away Monday morning, four days after she crashed into a big rig
Auto-related officer deaths are up 67 percent this year: how you drive is a choice