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Life-threatening hemorrhages are a huge threat to officers who have been injured in the line of duty
A highly mobile killer went on a 60-mile, 12-hour spree that ended with 18 killed, including an RCMP constable
A pilot study tested whether explosive detection K-9 teams could be an asset to law enforcement during an active shooter incident
Measure adds $25 to price of each gun sold, plus 2 or 5 cents per round of ammo. Officials expect it to raise up to $500K a year to help offset costs of gun violence
He said he didn’t know about the bombers’ plan and had no idea the gun would be used to kill an officer
A bill that would allow concealed weapons in college buildings and stadiums has become even more important
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Obama and his wife, Michelle, met with members of each of the 14 families in the library of Indian Springs High School on Friday night
The Police Department does have a full plate, but command staff are well-prepared to keep things running smoothly
Neither the police nor licensed firearms dealers have direct access to the FBI’s watch list
The man also was charged with illegally purchasing two assault rifles that Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik
That statement came after some had questioned why the attack in San Bernardino was quickly labeled terrorism
New York Police Commissioner William Bratton said he thinks Los Angeles officials are overreacting
Some lawmakers want to require police reports to be required when firearms are lost or stolen
The closure came the same day classes were canceled at San Bernardino Valley College because of a bomb threat
The suspect called 911 after driving onto the plaza and told dispatchers he was on campus with a gun
FBI Director James Comey and other senior American officials briefed members of Congress
In the span of six days, police suddenly have a pair of poster cases for the use of military-style equipment
The suspect’s truck is being inspected
Det. Jorge Lozano said he only did what was necessary and that the sight of a terrified child had inspired him
The chief has been praised for his cool-headed response in the chaotic aftermath of the massacre
The suspect rambled to authorities about ‘no more baby parts’ after his arrest.
Police are wounded in about 25 percent of cases like the Nov. 27 Colorado Springs shooting
Traditional first responders include law enforcement, the fire service, and emergency medical personnel
The FBI director said the couple was clearly inspired by a foreign terror organization
Companies such as Lenco, LRAD, Combined Systems, Tactical Electronics, and others must now satisfy the questions and concerns of a larger constituency
The FBI would not release details on where the husband-and-wife killers practiced their shooting
The increasing number of IS women is worrisome and makes it hard to flag the prototypical recruit for investigation
The deadly shooting in San Bernardino happened in a state with some of the nation’s toughest gun laws
The president’s speech followed Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people
People fear going to spaces where there isn’t a strong police presence
Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day
Authorities revealed new details about the massacre in San Bernardino that left 14 people dead