Terrorism Prevention and Response
Because American cops are on the front lines in counterterrorism, the Terrorism Prevention and Response topic page is updated with news and information to protect the homeland from all enemies, foreign and domestic.
A chief shares her memories of attending the funeral of MIT Police Officer Sean Allen Collier who was killed in the line of duty by the Boston Marathon bombers
Working on a program to address domestic terrorism or violence prevention? This grant program could help
We face complex public safety challenges, but law enforcement has proven solutions to meet them
The San Diego Harbor Police is a shining example of what a marine unit can be
Police1 Editor in Chief Doug Wyllie and retired San Francisco officer Jim Dudley discuss current news, offer advice, thoughts, tips and laughs for officers
Family members are seeking $204M in damages in three claims against the county
A panel of three experts led the patrol rifle session of the 2016 SHOT Show Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP)
Events of the past year have put some new twists on the active shooter problem
A San Bernardino detective has written a heartfelt tribute to his fallen K-9 partner
There is one very significant yet simple takeaway from this incident which requires our attention and consideration: shot doesn’t equal dead — the will to win is a potentially life-saving force
Civil rights groups sued in 2013, accusing the NYPD of breaking Handschu rules
The man wanted to use homemade guns and bombs to murder his girlfriend then all the troopers who showed up to arrest him
A knife-wielding man wore a fake explosive vest and threatened officers before they fatally shot him
Take a moment to reflect upon these challenges facing police in 2016 and analyze your agency’s readiness
Like his father in previous confrontations, Ammon Bundy says he is following directions from God
For now, the act of reuniting elsewhere on campus will be a huge step forward for Inland Regional Center staff
Police Commissioner William Bratton said there were no credible threats to the city ahead of the holiday
Knowing that they may need to take a bullet in their effort to save an innocent, police officers went to work each day wearing their body armor
Here are some selected examples of people who are with their families this Christmas because of the courage and decisive action of American police officers
Detective Joseph Lemm was a 15-year veteran of the department
From acts of incredible heroism to continued anti-police protests, the following slideshow captures a year in police headlines
Neither the police nor licensed firearms dealers have direct access to the FBI’s watch list
If the shooting is labeled a terror attack, families of victims could be entitled to additional payments and benefits
The NYPD Hercules team’s message is that NYC is not an easy target
Companies such as Lenco, LRAD, Combined Systems, Tactical Electronics, and others must now satisfy the questions and concerns of a larger constituency
Comedian made a push to renew a law that provides health benefits for first responders who became ill after the Sept. 11 terror attacks
The increasing number of IS women is worrisome and makes it hard to flag the prototypical recruit for investigation
The deadly shooting in San Bernardino happened in a state with some of the nation’s toughest gun laws
The president’s speech followed Wednesday’s shooting in San Bernardino, California, that killed 14 people
Active killer incidents and other large-scale mass-casualty events are sudden — you need to get ready with tactics and tools to help get you through a very, very long day
The city has increased its presence in Muslim neighborhoods to build better relationships with the community
In 2013 the NFL officially prohibited the lawful carry of firearms in stadium, training facilities, and offices
