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.
Read about a retired cop’s heroic final moments, a long awaited LODD recognition and more from this week’s news
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Police said the gun accidentally went off a girl’s backpack, sending a single bullet tearing through the wrist of another girl before hitting a boy in the head
Police arrested the shooting suspect and recovered a gun
State police said Timothy Smith was on life support and not expected to survive after suffering a gunshot wound
Jim and Doug discuss some ways to ready yourself and your department when the cameras start rolling
Students at Marshall County High School had recently been trained in how to react in case they were faced with an active shooter
A 15-year-old student opened fire with a handgun inside a rural Kentucky high school before being arrested
Attorney Nicholas Crosby did not identify new evidence or suspects but said charges might be possible depending on the results of an ongoing investigation
A school’s response to an active shooter situation is to lock doors, hide in classrooms and wait for help, but that’s not always the best way, deputies said
Documents revealed the FBI knew Stephen Paddock left behind big caches of guns, ammunition and explosives when they sought warrants to search his properties
The report recommends improvements to protecting crime scene integrity, dealing with victims’ families and other issues
SHOW, released in October 2016, helps houses of worship develop a safety and security plan tailored to their specific needs
There’s been some mystery surrounding the reason the state police have taken more than five years to release an after-action report for the Sandy Hook shooting
Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset
NFPA 3000, Standard for Preparedness and Response to Active Shooter and/or Hostile Events, was processed as a provisional standard
Following the Vegas tragedy, there has been a great deal of discussion around the legitimate purpose bump stocks and suppressors might have
With the shadow of the Oct. 1 shooting still over Las Vegas, officials are trying to reassure locals and visitors they will be safe celebrating New Year’s
In addition to its usual security practices, the department this year is relying on help from “vapor wake” dogs
The computer-based simulator can train everyone from teachers to first responders on how to react to an active shooter scenario
The 40th SHOT Show is a great opportunity for people to see some of the latest tech from every major firearms manufacturer
Ahmed Aminamin El-Mofty fired at police in several locations in Pennsylvania’s capital before officers fatally shot him
Brittany Speer set up a triage area at the concert after the shooting and was recognized with a Medal of Courage
The LEEP program at SHOT Show offers specialized police training classes; here are some of our favorites from previous shows
Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
A federal report says the response of Orlando police and other agencies likely saved lives during a deadly mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub
The gunman allegedly had an obsession with school shootings and school shooters and posted about threats of violence online
After last month’s mass shooting at a Texas church, a Maryland sheriff is asking state lawmakers to let parishioners bring their handguns to church
The officers’ body armor apparently saved both from serious injury
In a final report Friday, an autopsy determined 44-year-old Kevin Neal shot himself in the head in his car after police forced it off a road
Districts have moved to bolster security, especially at elementary schools, which usually haven’t had police assigned to them like many high schools and middle schools
Authorities said William Atchison, 21, had caught the attention of U.S. investigators more than a year ago
