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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
A New York state police officer participates in training with the local school district
Strategies for success in 22 key areas of policing
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
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