Tactical

Armed Man Held after Arrest as Obama Leaves NC

Police said he was monitoring local agencies and had formulas for rifle scopes on a note in his cup holder.

Posted Sunday, April 25, 2010

Armed Man Killed in Paterson Standoff

After refusing directives to drop his weapon, he fired one shot at a group of about 12 officers, who returned fire.

Posted Sunday, April 18, 2010

Jury Clears Luna County Man of Shooting at SWAT Team

He said he fired two rounds in the air to scare off the coyotes.

Posted Sunday, April 18, 2010

Pentagon to Adopt Uniform Rules on Guns

Gates also ordered changes in the way tips and information in criminal investigations are shared, and directed an internal review of personnel policies on health care records.

Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Lead the Charge

With proper training, patrol cops can learn to use ballistic shields to great advantage.

Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2010

FBI Highlights Materials Seized in Militia Raids

Authorities recovered hand grenade instructions, a container of potassium chlorate and other items during a raid.

Posted Sunday, April 11, 2010

Officer Testifies about Death of Cop Killer

A Seattle policeman testified Monday that in scant seconds and at barely more than arm's length, he recognized the man who had killed four police officers and sworn to do the same to anyone who tried to arrest him.

Posted Monday, April 5, 2010

Officer Testifies about Death of Cop Killer

Posted Monday, April 5, 2010

Philadelphia Officer Narrowly Escapes Headshot

Investigators say one of the men aimed a gun at the officer's head, but Ralston was able to disrupt the shooter's aim by pushing the weapon away.

Posted Sunday, April 4, 2010

Just Do It

Our program consists of a two-hour block annually of baton training. I've tried to persuade the golden boys in the upper rooms to let us do some real training that could actually keep us alive, but they don't care enough.

Posted Thursday, April 1, 2010