Rapid Response

In the space of 12 hours, a gunman ambushed and shot an NYPD officer sitting in his patrol vehicle, then shot another officer inside an NYPD station

Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk

Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers

These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer

We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion

In his manifesto, the El Paso killer left some valuable information for law enforcement to consider about his preparation for the attack

The rapid movement of the killer from one scene to the next made the attacks incredibly disorienting and highly complicated the police response

The actions of Sgt. Ron Helus during the shooting at a California bar undoubtedly saved lives; here’s what else LE can learn from this horrific attack

We must expect that religious facilities are primary targets, and take the active measures necessary to protect them from likely attack

If law enforcement and mental health agencies support each other in their respective roles, it could go a long way in quelling concerns in the event of public scrutiny

The complex, carefully coordinated attacks of 9/11 have been replaced with a new kind of violence that is significantly harder to detect

Because of the evolving dynamics of the incident in Florida, officers must remember to assess the scene upon arrival, request backup and maintain a heightened level of situational awareness

The radical Islamist attack is a reminder that nation is at war with a twisted ideology that promotes violence against anyone who does not submit to those extremist beliefs