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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 13, 2023

CO Officer Dies from Injuries Suffered Falling from Bridge

"It is with extreme sadness that we at the Fountain Police Department notify the public that K-9 Officer Julian Becerra has succumbed to the injuries he suffered during an on-duty incident that occurred on February 2, 2023,” Fountain PD said in a statement.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 10, 2023

Ohio Train Derailment Highlights Need for Training in HAZMAT Incident Response

Properly trained first responders should be able to at least identify the level of danger within the first few moments of being on scene, and potentially be able to then initiate the best and safest possible course of action to protect people, property, and the natural environment.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 3, 2023

In Memphis, an Absence of Training, Accountability, Answers, and Justification

Viewing—and contemplating—the video recording of the deadly incident in Memphis is somewhat reminiscent of the scene in Apocalypse Now depicting Captain Benjamin Willard and Colonel Walter talking about the reason for their meeting in the jungle.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 1, 2023

NYPD Unveils Redesigned Patrol Vehicles

The updated vehicles will include 360-degree interior camera systems. Highway patrol vehicles in the fleet already have in-car cameras, but the rest of the fleet does not. The updated ones will be able to capture more, with the 360-degree filming capabilities.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 30, 2023

BlueRidge Armor Announces New Vengeance Rifle-Rated Shield

Features of the Vengeance X7 include the patented Vengeance viewport with ballistic bezel system, for wide field of view; Elzetta EZH-R integrated rifle LED lighting system; and a streamlined design curves around the user providing higher coverage.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2023

3 Kansas Deputies Wounded in Gunfight After Pursuit, Suspect Killed

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the incident began around 9 a.m., the Clark County Sheriff’s Office tried to stop a vehicle driven by a wanted suspect, but the driver fled.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 20, 2023

Alleged SBC Incident in Iowa Prompts Call for More Mental Health Training

A call for more training in the aftermath of the shooting death of a suicidal subject is an understandable reaction. The only logical next step, however, is to provide police departments with the resources necessary to fulfill that request.

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SHOT Show 2023: Day Two Discoveries

Today's coverage includes our favorite items from day two of walking the aisles, including suppressors, uniforms, eyewear, and a high-tech crisis negotiator tool.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamJanuary 16, 2023

SHOT Show 2023: Bullpups, 1911s, and More at Industry Day at the Range

During Industry Day at the Range I tried the Hellion , Springfield Armory’s .556 bullpup design. It shoulders and feels balanced during fire, and packs a lot of capability into a package that is just 28.85 inches overall in length.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 11, 2023

Fewer Covid-19 Fatalities Led to 61% Drop in Duty Deaths During 2022, Firearms Deaths Remain High

Firearms-related fatalities have claimed the lives of 64 officers in 2022, which mirrors the number of firearms-related fatalities in 2021. Both years represent a 21% increase in firearms-related deaths when compared to the average of 53 firearms-related fatalities from 2010-2020.

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