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Researchers say being part of a set of available and long-term resources to preempt active shooters is far more important than annual active shooter drills
A joint police-fire response is necessary to breach the obstacles that prevent responders from rescuing victims quickly
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the balancing act between protecting life and presenting a non-threatening image
The investigation has heightened fears among law enforcement and drivers about whether a serial shooter is in their midst
Authorities have not ruled out gang involvement
Cops face the threat of anti-cop factions who not only encourage hate and bias against police, but encourage violent attacks against officers — recognizing which is which is critical in today’s age
The killer had a twisted and volatile career path that saw him fired before due to conflicts with co-workers
Virtual simulators can provide vital training to cops on how to handle a number of different scenarios – here are five ways they could be made more realistic
Biden’s comments came at a memorial to the five servicemen killed in a shooting rampage by Kuwait-born Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez
The homeless man with psychological issues entered theater armed with pepper spray, an airsoft pellet gun and an ax
What lessons from the incident today in Tennessee can you take with you if the next active shooter incident happens in your jurisdiction?
The suspect, who was not identified, was armed with a gun and a hatchet
Suspect charged with fatal shooting of defendant outside courthouse
Officials said that a man later found in the car hours later was apprehended on a traffic charge
Backed by the NRA, legislation would limit the ability of mentally troubled people to buy firearms
Man posed as motorist needing help before he began shooting woman and her family
Suspect faces federal charges including hate crimes, weapons charges and obstructing the practice of religion
Police released dashcam footage of gunman being pulled over on April 20 and undergoing roadside sobriety checks
A federal background check came back clean, the pawn shop that sold him gun said
Whether or not Houser was conducting a classic copycat crime may never be known, but similarities in the two incidents cannot be understated
Court records suggest gunman should have been reported to the databases that keep mentally ill people from buying guns
John Russell Houser left behind a paper trail documenting a long history of seeking vengeance
Suspect bought the weapon legally at a pawnshop and had visited the theater more than once
Grand jury declined to indict police sergeant who shot and killed a gunman who opened fire on government buildings
State police escorted 3 slain in Tenn. shooting to final resting place
Gunman had been arrested and ticketed for several minor offenses in the past, ranging from arson to selling alcohol
The gunman, a 58-year-old “lone white male,” fired his weapon “numerous times” before shooting himself
Officials releaseddetails of Chattanooga shooting, describing a chaotic scene of mostly unarmed Marines
Denver Broncos quarterback visited with local officials to show support after shootings
U.S. forces don’t routinely carry guns when they are not in combat or on military bases
An FBI spokesman declined to comment on whether investigators were pursuing mental health records for suspect
On Saturday, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith, a reservist serving on active duty at the Chattanooga center, died, bringing the death toll to five
Coast Guard station was locked down briefly after a photo surfaced of people carrying what appeared to be assault rifles