Newhall Incident
The April 6, 1970 Newhall Incident reshaped law enforcement tactics and training across the United States. This page offers analysis, context, and expert commentary on the Newhall Incident, when four California Highway Patrol officers tragically lost their lives, highlighting its significant impact on police procedures and officer safety.
For an in-depth analysis read, “Newhall Shooting - A Tactical Analysis: Survival Lessons from One of Law Enforcement’s Deadliest Shootings.”
Today’s law enforcement and civic leaders would be wise to heed the lesson of the Newhall massacre
Section Three: Accuracy with the Handgun
Section Two: The State of CHP Training in 1970
The Newhall shooting caused a change in tactics for the California Highway Patrol and agencies nationwide
Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers
The “Newhall Shooting” as it came to be known, was the worst day in the history of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and a pivotal day for American LE
Section One: The Approach and Initial Shots Fired