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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 6, 2017

Video: WA Fire Department to Issue Point Blank Armor

East Pierce (WA) Fire and Rescue Chief Bud Backer says the Las Vegas mass shooting reinforces the safety precautions he started making months ago. He received approval to purchase 32 sets of ballistic vests and helmets. It is a $75,000 expense, and the vests will have to be replaced every five years. The goal is to be able to reach patients quickly and keep firefighters safe during dangerous calls.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2017

Vegas Massacre Could Change Active Shooter Tactics

Former and current law enforcement chiefs and other experts predicted that Sunday’s shooting could alter the training at many police forces to include more of a focus on the threat posed by high-rise snipers or others who kill from long distances.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 2, 2017

2 Off-Duty Vegas Officers Among More Than 50 Killed in Concert Shooting

A gunman on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Strip casino opened fire Sunday night on an outdoor country music concert below, killing more than 50 people — including two off-duty police officers — and wounding in excess of 200, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 2, 2017

Shooting at Vegas Concert Kills 20, Injures 100; Suspect Down

A shooting targeting a Country music festival on the Las Vegas Strip late Sunday has left more than 20 dead and 100 injured, authorities said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2017

4 Injured, 1 Dead in Washington School Shooting

One student was killed and up to four other people were injured in a shooting Wednesday morning at Freeman High School in Rockford, WA, Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 11, 2017

NC Officers Shoot, Kill Gunman at Hospital

According to the Huntersville Police Department, the man fired multiple shots around 11:40 p.m. inside the Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2017

Video: Las Vegas Police Refute Claims of Racial Bias in Detention of NFL Player

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill on Wednesday denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett last month after the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.

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Videosby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2017

Las Vegas Police Refute Claims of Racial Bias in Detention of NFL Player

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Undersheriff Kevin McMahill on Wednesday denied race played a role when officers detained Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett last month after the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight. More Here.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 1, 2017

CO Police Department Receives Donated Point Blank Active Shooter Kits

Thanks to a donation by Point Blank Body Armor and Warrior Kit, the Pueblo (CO) Police Department now has 101 Point Blank Active Shooter Response Kits. Every patrol officer will receive one.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 20, 2017

Alexandria Officer Drew Gunman’s Fire During Baseball Practice Shooting, Chief Says

Brown says Battaglia drew the gunman's fire and took cover behind parked cars, allowing two other officers to return fire.

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