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.
Exploring the indictment of Chief Pete Arredondo and the legal challenges in proving criminal negligence in the Uvalde school shooting case
Former head of the FBI’s active shooter program, Katherine Schweit, shares an insider look at how to prevent shootings and the role threat assessment teams play
There is no single answer to the cause of mass school shootings, but it goes much deeper and further than issues of gun control and mental illness
Authorities stated that while Hale’s motive has not been established, she had considered the actions of mass murderers
James Musgrove charged the shooter, retrieved the gun and struck the shooter until he was subdued
Steven Paddock lost over $1.5M, became obsessed with firearms and distanced himself from family in the months leading up to the massacre
The release of the audio comes as funeral plans for the six victims are being made
The shooter legally bought seven weapons in recent years and hid the guns before carrying out the attack
Police departments can reduce active shooter incident response variability – here’s how
As a trainer, I must state unequivocally that the Nashville officers excelled in their response to this tragedy. And here is how they did this, by the numbers
Chief John Drake said the shooter had elaborate planning, including surveillance of the school before the attack
“Through high-quality, repetitive training, we will become a safer country.”
Police said they believe the 28-year-old female shooter was a former student at The Covenant School
“There is no question that the security guards who disarmed this suspect saved dozens of lives through their heroic acts,” Interim Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said
In 2020, the board voted to remove the Denver PD’s SROs following the protests over the murder of George Floyd
Two years after the school board cut ties with Denver PD, officers will be posted following the East High School shooting
“Prevention has to start before the gunman arrives. We need to pay a lot more attention to those people before they come to school with a gun.”
The ability to mitigate intel and communication dysfunction requires many more training reps than what is currently budgeted for
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K-9 Tole went to MSU under his new role as goodwill ambassador for the department
Addressing new commonalities and trends in mass shooting incidents
Julie Parker speaks with Deputy Chief Chris Covelli of the Lake County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office about the media response to the shooting that left 7 dead and 30 wounded
People too often discuss this controversial topic with emotional feelings or political motivations instead of facts, logic and reasoning
How “the safest school in America” is protecting its most precious assets
The off-duty officer, who was already at the mall when the shooting occurred, took down the suspect within minutes
Incident command must be presented in a way that is useful for law enforcement responding on scene
Court officers restrain a man during the life sentencing of the Buffalo supermarket shooter
“As the investigation continued, and out of an abundance of caution, the Ewing Public Schools were closed for the day,” Ewing Police said
Coral Springs public safety service members have turned to therapy, peer counseling and charity work
A tip from the public led to a confrontation with officers miles from campus where the gunman fatally shot himself
Dozens of police, fire and EMS vehicles have responded, and a unified command post has been established on campus
An integrated approach with multiple information sources plays a role in the detection and prevention of incidents
Identifying and hunting offenders down before they strike is key to protecting our children
