Major Incidents in Law Enforcement History
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
Research shows the contagion effect is real and news media coverage is impacting the decisions of potential killers
We are grateful for the heroism of police, fire and EMS personnel who stopped the attack and cared for the injured inside Robb Elementary School
Hotel officials said the gunman shot a guard within 40 seconds of firing into the crowd, disputing a police timeline
The law enforcement community needs to educate itself on 3D printing and its potential illegal uses
A day after authorities revised the timeline of events, the hotel where the gunman was staying is casting doubt on the changes
Police have sorted through more than a thousand leads and examined Stephen Paddock’s politics, finances, any possible terrorist radicalization and his social behavior
The large-scale airport breach highlighted the chaos that ensued after gunman Stephen Paddock opened fire on Oct. 1
The sheriff changed the timeline of the shooting, explaining that the security guard who was shot by Stephen Paddock was wounded prior to the gunman’s killing spree
Investigators believe a note found in the Las Vegas gunman’s hotel room contained a series of numbers that helped him calculate more precise shots
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says inaction on gun control has “failed thousands of families”
A force of 200 unarmed private security guards manning the Route 91 Harvest festival Sunday night jumped into action
After five days of chasing 1,000 leads, investigators announced plans to put up billboards appealing for the public’s help
Jim and Doug discuss what we know so far, and what the tragedy means for the future
The active shooter attack in Las Vegas is a turning point for how law enforcement must view the protection of large crowds of people in enclosed spaces
The Las Vegas gunman adapted a new template for active killers
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
Authorities are looking into the possibility Stephen Paddock planned additional attacks, including a car bombing
An unarmed security officer is being hailed as a hero for his part in stopping the gunman in Sunday’s deadly attack
Sometimes even heroes need heroes
Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock’s position — a window on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay hotel — gave him “commanding terrain”
The rampage could have been deadlier without the quick thinking and tactical skills of officers who took charge
High-end restaurants are making rounds to feed firefighters, EMTs and police officers
In the days and months before the attack, Stephen Paddock rented rooms overlooking two other music festivals in Las Vegas and Chicago
After the officer was hurt, his fiancee tried to cover him and was shot as well
The girlfriend of the Las Vegas gunman said Wednesday she had no inkling of the massacre he was plotting when he sent her on a trip abroad
Amid sirens and volleys of gunfire, people yelled, “They’re shooting right at us”
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
The cameras Paddock set up at the Mandalay Bay hotel casino were part of his extensive preparations leading up to the shooting
The officer reportedly used his body as a human shield to protect his wife and others, and plugged bullet holes in victims when the pair was separated
The off-duty cop requested the weapon in order to protect patrons at a bar on the Strip
The post has gone viral on Facebook
Though legally and widely available, the so-called “bump stocks” have attracted scrutiny from authorities and lawmakers in recent years
