Tactical

Notes from the SHOT Show Education Program Seminars for LEOs

This is the first part of ongoing recapitulations of SHOT Show training seminars.

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Virginia Gunman Surrenders to Police

The drama paralyzed the rural area in southwest Virginia as police swarmed forests trying to flush out the suspect who, at one point in the manhunt, fired at a state police helicopter, forcing it to land with a ruptured fuel tank. No police were injured after one or more rounds struck the helicopter.

Posted Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Disgruntled Employee Storms Office, Kills Two, Wounds Three

It is the second workplace shooting this month. Timothy Hendron, an employee at ABB Inc. electrical plant in St. Louis, is accused of shooting hundreds of rounds of ammunition through the sprawling plant as about 50 workers sought refuge.

Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Expert Recommends Changes Following the Deaths of Four Oakland Officers

The panel said the deadliest day in Oakland Police Department history March 21, 2009 was set in motion when the motorcycle officers ignored safety procedures by approaching the driver's side window together during a traffic stop.

Posted Thursday, January 7, 2010

Man with Assault Rifle Opens Fire Inside St. Louis Power Company

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch Web site, citing dispatcher reports, said some employees ran to the rooftop to escape the gunfire, while others hid in interior rooms.

Posted Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Upset Over Losing Trial Possible Motive in Courthouse Shooting

Although the investigation is continuing, the officials said evidence points to Wick's anger over his benefits case as the motive for the shooting.

Posted Monday, January 4, 2010

Gunman Opens Fire in Vegas Courthouse; Kills Security Officer, Wounds Marshal

A gunman opened fire in the lobby of a federal building in downtown Las Vegas on Monday, killing one court officer and wounding a second before he was shot to death.

Posted Sunday, January 3, 2010

Officer Down: Unexpected Developments

Officer Leblanc expected a typical barricade call, but a hostage who was more than what he first seemed & a gunmen hellbent on killing cops made this run a fight for his life.

Posted Friday, January 1, 2010

Stocks, Slings & Lights

There are many options available to officers these days for improving long guns. Each option has its benefits, as well as costs, so they must be chosen carefully.

Posted Friday, January 1, 2010