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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2018

2 Florida SWAT Officers Suspended for Responding to Parkland School Shooting

The officers did not have permission to respond to the shooting at Parkland on Feb. 14, when 17 people were killed.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 2, 2018

Broward Deputies were Ordered to Form Perimeter Outside Parkland School During Shooting, Paper Says

Capt. Jan Jordan, commander of BSO’s Parkland district, gave the order, the log shows, identifying her by her police call sign.

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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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