Active Shooter
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The incident was not only deadly, it was also tactically eye-opening
“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
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
A free virtual training tool allows first responders from different disciplines to train together for critical incidents
VR headsets are becoming increasingly affordable, and the technology’s evolution shows no signs of slowing down
Authorities are investigating what led to the shooting and did not release any details about the circumstances
Detectives learned of the mass shooting threat in late October and started to build a case against the suspect
Police said the gunman who took a woman hostage and fired shots from a condominium may have had mental issues
For agencies to be fully prepared, they must have a comprehensive, integrated response and recovery plan with allied emergency responders
While we typically look at an event like the Dallas attack through a law enforcement lens, it’s important for us to look outside of our own profession for insights
Assistant Sheriff Phil Johnston said school officials prevented more carnage by quickly locking down the campus
Two hospitals said they were treating a total of seven gunshot victims, including at least three children
Church representatives plan to eventually open a public memorial inside the church, where 26 empty chairs have been placed
Jim and Doug discuss mental illness, gun control and other topics tied to recent active shooter incidents
Sunday’s attack was the largest number of kids killed in a mass shooting since 20 died at Sandy Hook Elementary
The gunman had a history of domestic violence and was able buy weapons because the Air Force did not submit his criminal history to the FBI as required
The two men who engaged the shooter are being hailed as heroes for their brave and quick actions
The massacred churchgoers ranged in age from 5 to 72
Among those killed was the church pastor’s 14-year-old daughter
About half of the individuals came into contact with law enforcement during the planning and preparation stages of their attacks
Two law enforcement officials have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Sayfullo Saipov
Doctors will examine the 64-year-old’s brain tissue for any possible neurological problems
The Tactical Hemorrhage Control Trainer (THCT) is designed to help train LEOs to respond to trauma such as gunshot wounds and crushing injuries
The Las Vegas shooting demonstrated that the true first responders are those in attendance when an incident takes place
Bayarsaikhan Tudev was one of three people shot and killed Wednesday at a granite manufacturer
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