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Off-Duty NYPD Cop Takes Down Robber

NYPD officer Ivan Marcano was shot after he confronted three armed robbers while off duty. Officer Marcano returned fire, striking one of three suspects. Read the full story here.

October 24, 2012

NYPD officer Ivan Marcano was shot after he confronted three armed robbers while off duty. Officer Marcano returned fire, striking one of three suspects. Read the full story here.

Editorial

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California Deputy Dies from Injuries Suffered in October Shooting Range Fire

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores succumbed to his injuries Saturday night after fighting for his life for months, attorney Joe A. Nunez said on behalf of the Flores family

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores died Saturday from injuries suffered during a fire inside a mobile shooting range in 2023.

Florida Officer Wounded in Accidental Shooting at Training Center

The officer, whose identity remains unknown, was accidentally shot by another female officer while they were at the Homestead Training Center Wednesday afternoon.

Ohio Corrections Lieutenant Killed in Training Accident

According to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Lt. Rodney Osborne from the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility was killed in the mid-morning incident on the tactical firing range.

New NRA Law Enforcement Grant Program to Support Range Development

Eligible public law enforcement agencies can apply to this program to build new law enforcement ranges, or for maintenance, security and upgrades of existing law enforcement firearms training ranges at the city, county, state or federal level.

The Value of VR Training

Virtual reality simulation is the newest trend in law enforcement training. And if your agency wants to get the most from the technology, it’s important to know its strengths and weaknesses.

MILO VR allows officers to use a variety of replica force tools up to and including firearms.

3 New Jersey Deputies Injured from Accidental Discharge at Range

“It appears that there was an inadvertent discharge of a weapon while they were in the course of firearms training,” said Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Detectives Tom Gilbert.

Maximizing Fleet Efficiency and Accountability with Traka Key Management Solutions

Traka ASSA ABLOY

Discover how Traka's key and asset management technologies revolutionize fleet management for law enforcement agencies, ensuring optimal vehicle usage and longevity.

Law enforcement agencies can better secure, track and audit their fleet inventory with electronic key management systems.

IACP 2024: Officer Safety and Wellness, The Missing Link

Veteran law enforcement trainer John Bostain, president of Command Presence Training, shares how a healthy culture is the number one thing that can shape officer wellness in any law enforcement agency or department.

John Bostain, president of Command Presence Training and former FLETC instructor, leads a session during the ILEETA conference and teaches about creating a healthy departmental culture.

ILEETA 2024: Tourniquet Application Under Threat

VirTra’s Lon Bartel taught trainers to be coaches, not instructors, during his ILEETA session on Tourniquet Application Under Threat.

Trainers participate in a scenario that requires them first to apply a tourniquet, then stay in the fight and engage a threat during a VirTra simulation led by Lon Bartel.

ILEETA 2024: Building Your Agency’s Counter Ambush Program

When an officer is ambushed and under the threat of being killed, what would he or she do to survive? Retired Lt. Pete Ebel, during ILEETA's 2024 conference, shared ways trainers can teach the proper mindset for officers to survive ambushes.

Retired Lt. Pete Ebel talks about how to train officers to be prepared for an ambush while leading a session at ILEETA’s annual conference in St. Louis, Missouri.

Officer Safety and Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques can help officers take control of arrestees and de-escalate incidents quickly, reducing the chance of injury to police and subjects.

By establishing back control with the arrestee in the supine position, officers limit the arrestee's mobility and options, making it difficult for them to resist, access weapons, or attempt an escape.

Dave Smith: Telling Isn't Training

Classroom, video conference, and online instruction can teach officers a lot of concepts and educate them on law and policy, but they are no substitute for physical training.

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