Active Shooter
The Active Shooter topic gives patrol officers and SWAT team members an invaluable resource to find news articles, tactical tips and expert commentary for active shooter response.
To the officer who stopped the killing, we thank you for inspiring the entire law enforcement profession with your determined, courageous and effective response
“In reality, in the 2020s, if we are not looking at the digital footprint of a student of concern, we are really not doing a comprehensive threat assessment.”
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Police said one person was in custody and authorities were searching for other potential suspects
"[The driver’s] quick actions I am sure saved lives,” said Luis Alvarez, Fort Lauderdale’s acting police chief
Investigators said some of the incident could have been “random”
The shooter was recently released from jail after he was arrested for assaulting a CHP officer, but under California’s so-called sanctuary state law, ICE is not notified when in-custody people are released
Months before killing six students, a 15-year-old gunman went to his parents for help but was rebuffed, investigators said
Julie Parker speaks with PIO Dionne Waugh about the media communications surrounding a mass shooting that claimed the life of 10, including Officer Eric Talley
Thousands of people attended a memorial service to honor two officers known as “the dynamic duo”
The shooting left one person dead and another seriously wounded
One person died and four others were wounded after a man opened fire on a Greyhound bus, police said
The officers were identified as campus police officer John Painter and campus safety officer J.J. Jefferson
Classes were held remotely Tuesday after a former lecturer sent a video referencing a mass shooting to members of the philosophy department
Videos from multiple officers show the horror and chaos on the night that left a dozen dead, including Sgt. Ronald Helus
A New York state police officer participates in training with the local school district
Agent Ashley Ferris was hailed a hero for ending a deadly shooting rampage last month
“The officers have to prepare for the worst-case scenario,” a union leader said about the tragic incident
Police Agent Ashley Ferris, who is expected to survive, was commended for her bravery
Years before the deadly attack, the gunman self-published novels that named two of his victims
A shooting spree across two cities left five people dead, including the gunman
The suspect wounded at least 3 others, including a Lakewood police officer who required surgery
A vague and sinister threat that went viral is not credible so far, police say
“The security officers don’t have handcuffs, mace or a weapon,” said one board member. “We don’t have enough of actual police officers”
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A string of recent threats across multiple school districts has parents, students and teachers on edge
Staying adaptable and responsive to evolving circumstances will continue to be critical into the next year as we have seen throughout 2021
“We thank them all for seeing something and saying something” said Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young
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Sheriff Michael Bouchard is reminding deputies that it’s OK to ask for help as they process this traumatic incident
James and Jennifer Crumbley entered not guilty pleas to each of the four involuntary manslaughter counts against them during a hearing held on Zoom
Sheriff Mike Bouchard says an attorney for the couple hasn’t been able to reach them
A detective is heard saying it’s safe to come out but the students refused, believing it might be a trick from the gunman
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