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Patrol
IACP 2013: Holder Emphasizes Patrol Response to Active Shooters
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder told law enforcement leaders that patrol officers should be the nation's first line of defense against active shooters while speaking at the IACP Conference in Philadelphia.
October 20, 2013
Patrol
Rage Against Active Shooters
Given the alarming increase in active shooter incidents, Americans are now forced to construct a mental pre-set to prepare for a lethal encounter with a madman. Fighting back is obviously easier said than done, but playing possum is not a viable survival option.
November 13, 2015
SWAT
Active Shooters and SWAT
In Columbine’s wake, the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) developed the rapid deployment first-responder team tactic currently in use throughout the nation. But in many, if not most, departments, officers from the SWAT team conduct the active shooter training program.
June 10, 2008
Command
Tactical Doctrine and Response to Active Shooters
Active shooter response operations should flow seamlessly throughout the entire mission and be designed to end hostilities at the first opportunity. It begins with the sole responder moving to contact to finish the threat.
October 3, 2022
Patrol
Quicker Response to Active Shooters
Despite its traditional mission, I always thought our motor unit could assume a more tactical posture and play less of a support role, especially when responding to school shootings. Since motors are such a specialized unit, it is easier to pull them off of their primary missions and redirect them whenever necessary.
October 15, 2013
Patrol
Combined Response to Active Shooters
The final element of an active threat incident is the response. This encompasses the police response to end the attack, Fire/EMS response to aid and evacuate the victims, and even law enforcement containment response to seal off the scene and preserve evidence.
August 21, 2014
Patrol
N.J. Officers Train to Engage Active Shooters
An active shooter drill today at Liberty Middle School in West Orange, N.J., tested the response of a dozen law enforcement agencies to a situation similar to last year’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
August 19, 2013
Patrol
Talking to the Community About Active Shooters
It may take some effort to convince people that attacks can happen in your town, but educating them in how to respond can be very beneficial to them and you.
January 16, 2019
Patrol
Patrol Shields Vs. Active Shooters
Newer shields developed with patrol officers in mind are lighter weight and designed to allow officers to shoot while carrying them. They can also easily fit in a patrol car.
August 11, 2011
SWAT
Active Shooters Can Kill Cops, Too
Every tick of the clock means more victims. The faster the response, the fewer the victims.
September 30, 2008
SWAT
Active Shooters, Gun Control, and Mental Health
If we are truly serious about reducing active shooter deaths, we must stop the political posturing and the self-serving, useless rhetoric and commit ourselves to the many viable solutions that are out there. We owe it to our children to find a way.
February 16, 2018
Patrol
Two Campuses Deal With Active Shooters
Last week's clinic shooting in Pittsburgh and the Chardon High School shooting in Ohio in February showcased effective responses from officers and the campuses.
March 11, 2012
Patrol
Survey: Gun Control, Active Shooters, and the Election
PoliceMag.com readers overwhelmingly support concealed carry and Mitt Romney for president, according to the results of our August survey. Officers also told us they were prepared for an active shooter incident and worried that government financial trouble has affected their ability to do their jobs. View these charts and graphs of the survey results, then read our analysis of the data.
September 12, 2012
Patrol
Video: D.C. Chief Urges Public to Attack Active Shooters, Terrorists to Save Lives
In a surprising comment, Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier is encouraging ordinary citizens to subdue or even kill active gunmen if they can as the “best option for saving lives before police can get there.”
November 23, 2015
Patrol
Video: FL Sheriff Tells Citizens to Arm Themselves to Stop Active Shooters
The Florida sheriff who told sexual offenders and predators to steer clear of shelters during Hurricane Irma has made another strong statement.
November 10, 2017
Patrol
What Does the FBI’s Latest Study on Active Shooters Really Mean?
In late June, the FBI released what it called Phase Two of the agency’s ongoing examination of active killer events that took place between 2000 and 2013. The recent report revealed very little that law enforcement professionals didn’t already know.
July 6, 2018
Patrol
FL Sheriff Tells Citizens to Arm Themselves to Stop Active Shooters
The Florida sheriff who told sexual offenders and predators to steer clear of shelters during Hurricane Irma has made another strong statement. More Here.
November 10, 2017
Patrol
Troopers Train for Active Shooters, Some Teach Civilians to Survive
“Now our troopers will be able to go out and train at schools, churches, and other businesses to let civilians know the best way to respond to an active shooter before law enforcement arrives on scene,” the highway patrol states in a social media post.
October 10, 2022
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