MBTA Officer Dick Donohue, who was wounded in the Boston Marathon bomber manhunt, led the Boston Pops on Fourth of July for their rendition of the Dropkick Murphys' song, "I'm Shipping Up To Boston." Read the full story here.
July 5, 2013
At SHOT Show 2012, 5.11 Tactical introduced its Light Entry Kit of tools for patrol-officer first responders. The kit includes the C9 Multi Breacher, a 32-inch pry bar with claw head; C7 Multi Pry, a 2.75-inch pry bar; C6 Multi Sledge offering a dual head with a hammer and multi-purpose saw; Mini-Ram; and training door.
February 16, 2012
About 30 tactical teams from around the world participated in the 2010 edition of Urban Shield, a grueling first-responder simulation coordinated by the Alameda County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office to train and prepare tactical teams. Source: The Daily Californian.
October 19, 2010
Owens Community College offers scenario-based training to first responders via its Center for Emergency Preparedness in Toledo, Ohio. The facility features a Firearms Training System (FATS), an interactive simulated system designed to provide training in the handling and use of small and supporting firearms, as well as confronting hostile assailants.
January 25, 2010
media brand
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In