Rhode Island Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Leg
An officer with the South Kingstown (RI) Police Department reportedly shot himself in the leg during a training exercise on Wednesday.
October 15, 2020
An officer with the South Kingstown (RI) Police Department reportedly shot himself in the leg during a training exercise on Wednesday.
October 15, 2020
In past March issues, POLICE has covered less-lethal solutions, firearms training, and response to the 1989 San Francisco Bay Area earthquake. Here's a look at the pages of POLICE 10, 20, and 30 years ago.
March 31, 2020
An officer with the Houston Police Department accidentally shot himself during training on Tuesday morning.
December 4, 2019
An officer with the Charleston Police Department was reportedly struck by a bullet when a gun was accidentally discharged during training at the agency's firearms range on Monday afternoon.
April 23, 2019
In 2012, First Constable Michael Jaszczyszyn of the Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol suffered the permanent loss of sight in his right eye due to a rare form of cancer. After training himself to fire his patrol rifle from his left side and practicing to improve his depth perception, Jaszczyszyn returned to patrol duties in December 2017. Since Jaszczyszyn returned to duty—changing RCMP policy in the process—two other Canadian officers with vision issues have also resumed active duty.
August 24, 2018
In 2012, First Constable Michael Jaszczyszyn of the Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol suffered the permanent loss of sight in his right eye due to a rare form of cancer. After training himself to fire his patrol rifle from his left side and practicing to improve his depth perception, Jaszczyszyn returned to patrol duties in December 2017. Since Jaszczyszyn returned to duty—changing RCMP policy in the process—two other Canadian officers with vision issues have also resumed...
August 24, 2018
Officers perform better when their training includes drills and scenarios that require them to use their skills in context under realistic conditions.
April 4, 2018
McFaul said it's an honor to be the first female to reach such a prestigious level within the force, and she hopes to inspire other women.
March 12, 2018
“Law enforcement departments no longer have to choose between simulation and live-fire training,” said Andrea Czop, VP for strategy, sales and marketing at Meggitt Training Systems. “Meggitt’s live-fire screen means customers can derive all the benefits of virtual training while using live ammunition within the confines of a firing range.”
October 30, 2017
A Jackson (TN) Police Department Firearms Instructor who was injured when he was accidentally shot by another officer during training has been treated and released from Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, according to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser. More Here.
October 19, 2017
A Jackson (TN) Police Department Firearms Instructor who was injured when he was accidentally shot by another officer during training has been treated and released from Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, according to Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser.
October 19, 2017
When it comes to your duty belt, the most important question is whether you can get to what you need when you need it.
September 5, 2017
Nothing beats the instant feedback and satisfying ‘PING!’ when a well-aimed shot hits a steel target. The new Champion Center Mass AR500 Steel Targets are designed for years of fun at the range.
August 28, 2017
The NRA Law Enforcement Division has named Sergeant Ward Smith of the Kansas City (MO) Police Department the 2016 NRA Law Enforcement Firearm Instructor of the Year.
March 10, 2017
Federal officials are investigating a non-fatal shooting involving police instructors that took place at a training range at the U.S. Army Reserve installation at Fort Devens in Massachusetts on Wednesday.
April 15, 2016