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From opening doors to detecting harmful chemicals, Phoenix PD’s robot “Spot” is setting a new standard for tactical operations and community safety
Learn how evidence-based training strategies rooted in real-world scenarios and data analysis enhance officer readiness, skill retention and field performance
Falsehoods and myths when responding to mentally ill or suicidal subject calls for service
The ability of bomb technicians to expect the unexpected and adjust accordingly has created a pipeline of do-it-yourself inventions to solve everyday issues
While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
A special task force has been created for the event and is comprised of officers from as far away as Alaska
Last week, prosecutors announced they would not be charging the SWAT officer who fatally shot Locke while executing a no-knock search warrant
Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot in the abdomen while covering fellow officers during a chaotic shootout
A man clinging high above the East River prompted a response from special ops
A new California law requires police agencies to get approval to use — or continue using — certain equipment
Officials said a SWAT officer was justified in firing his weapon when he shot Locke, who was holding a gun
The command vehicles will provide critical support for both natural and man-made disasters
Atlanta PD has launched a new unit to crack down on repeat offenders
One of the deputies was in “grave condition,” police said
Like many inventors, Corporal Adam Taylor got his idea for a new product through work
The jury of eight men and four women delivered its verdict about three hours after it took the case
Former Louisville detective Brett Hankison, who is facing three counts of wanton endangerment, testified in his own defense Wednesday
The chaotic incident led to a gunfight, police pursuit and standoff
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
A protest involving dozens of semi-trailers has gridlocked Canada’s capital city for three weeks
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
How this UAV, purpose-built for tactical law enforcement, has the features you need to clear a building more safely
Applying a “when/then/why” approach to the tactical challenges of an ambush situation with a baby in the crossfire
Survey results are an important conversation starter around standardization in the field of crisis negotiations
A SHOT Show LEEP session profiled both the professional and personal components to be fit for sniper duty
This rifle’s straight-pull bolt affords the shooter bolt action accuracy but is much faster to manipulate than a traditional bolt action rifle
A woman asked police to check on her mother when she failed to receive her mother’s daily text about the popular online word game
A recent online event shared best practices for law enforcement collaboration with faith-based communities to improve security
Authorities said the no-knock raid that led to Amir Locke’s death was necessary to protect the public and officers
The 17-year-old, who was the subject of the search, was charged with second-degree murder
The overwhelming show of force reflects the importance of this single game to the country, officials said
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