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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2018

Training Simulators: Going Beyond Shoot, Don't Shoot

Here's a look at what can be done when simulator training is taken to the next level.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2018

School Shootings: Time to Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having sworn officers in the schools; it's having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2018

Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Empty Classroom

Police didn't immediately say why Davidson reportedly fired the gun, but noted that he aimed away from anyone into an exterior window as the principal tried to unlock the classroom door. After the gunshot, the school was immediately placed on lockdown.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2018

Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2018

Florida Deputy Accused of Cowardice During School Shooting Defends Himself

Scot Peterson issued a statement through his lawyer, Joseph DiRuzzo III, saying that he followed Broward County Sheriff’s Office protocol on Feb. 14 and that he didn’t rush into the school because he believed the gunfire was coming from outside.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 26, 2018

Florida Governor Orders State Investigation into Parkland School Shooting Response

“There must be an independent investigation and that is why I asked the FDLE Commissioner to immediately start this process,” the governor said in a written statement.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithFebruary 23, 2018

To Prevent School Shootings, Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having armed personnel or even sworn officers in the schools; it’s having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

New York Sheriff's Association Calls for Armed LEO in Every School

The Sheriffs' Association said the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo should fund one armed officer in every school as part of the state budget for the fiscal year that starts April 1.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2018

Broward County Sheriff's Office Received 18 Calls About Cruz and Guns Before Attack

A second cousin even asked police to take away Cruz's guns after his mom died Nov. 1. "Nikolas is reported to have rifles and it is requested that (deputies) recover these weapons," the dispatcher noted from the call.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2018

Florida, Other States Consider Arming Teachers

Florida Republican Sen. Greg Steube said gun-free zones like schools are easy targets and has proposed allowing specially trained educators with military or law enforcement backgrounds to be armed.

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