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2 Students, Suspect Killed in NM School Shooting

Two students were reportedly shot and killed by the male suspect who was also killed. It is not known if the suspect killed himself or he was killed by law enforcement.

Law enforcement responded to a school shooting in rural Aztec, NM, Thursday. Two students and the suspect were killed. (Photo: KQRE Screen shot)

Lessons Learned from the Vegas Sniper Attack

A criminal sniper shooting people from an elevated "hide" presents an extreme tactical challenge for law enforcement.

In addition to SWAT, dispatchers, first responding officers, and supervisors need to train for a criminal sniper incident. Photo: Getty Images.

LAPD Responds to Southern California Wildfires

Officers of the Los Angeles Police Department have been responding to the area's rash of wildfires this week, serving a wide variety of missions. One of their missions has been to help animals trapped in the fire zones. Officers from the LAPD's equestrian unit helped rescue horses trapped in the massive Creek Fire in Sylmar. The Creek Fire started Tuesday morning and has destroyed at least 30 homes and burned nearly 11,500 acres. Within the city limits LAPD officers responded to the Skirbal Fire, which erupted early Wednesday morning next to the 405 freeway near Mulholland Drive. The Skirball fire has burned nearly 500 acres and destroyed four homes in Bel-Air. Neither fire is contained.

LAPD vehicle at Creek Fire on Foothill Blvd. going over Tujunga wash. (Photo: Greg Doyle)

LAPD Officers Work to Save Animals from Wildfires

Officers from the LAPD's equestrian unit helped rescue horses trapped in the massive Creek Fire in Sylmar.

LAPD Officer Tae Kim rescues a cat in Bel-Air. The cat was reunited with its owner. (Photo: Sergeant Timothy Colson/LAPD)

Working with Event Security After Vegas

When planning security for any event, there needs to be a site-specific analysis based on geographic risks.

Law enforcement can help event organizers by teaching them what to do during an active shooting. Photo: Getty Images

Video: MD Governor's Crime Plan Sends State Police to Baltimore

He reiterated his criticism that Mayor Catherine Pugh’s anti-violence plan focuses too much on providing services to young people to prevent crime in the future instead of fighting crime today.

Illinois Chief Rams Suspects' Car After Shots Fired During Funeral Procession

Police believe the incident was gang-related. Lukaszek said there have been previous gang problems related to funerals. “At Oak Ridge Cemetery, there’s a lot of gang funerals that are completely out of control,” the chief said.

MD Governor's Crime Plan Sends State Police to Baltimore

He reiterated his criticism that Mayor Catherine Pugh’s anti-violence plan focuses too much on providing services to young people to prevent crime in the future instead of fighting crime today. More Here.

Oregon K-9 Killed in On-Duty Car Crash

Officer Zaugg had minor injuries but ‎K-9 Billy "suffered massive trauma" and died.

K-9 Billy (Photo: Hillsboro PD)

TX Officer Killed Serving Warrant

A San Marcos, TX, police officer was shot and killed Monday afternoon while serving a warrant in the Cottonwood Creek subdivision.

Officer Kenneth Copeland (Photo: San Marcos PD)

Death Penalty Sought in Killing of TX Campus Officer

Daniels was arrested on Oct. 9, less than two hours after Officer Floyd East Jr. was shot and killed inside the Texas Tech police station.

Hollis Alvin Daniels is charged with killing Texas Tech University police officer Floyd East Jr. He is expected to face the death penalty. (Photo: Lubbock County SO)

TX Man Accused of Using Dog to Attack Police Horses

Police were trying to determine whether the dog attack was deliberate, so they reviewed surveillance footage from HALO cameras posted in that area, the affidavit said. The video showed that Farmer followed the mounted police unit with his dog on his shoulder. There, he lowered his dog onto the street, the document said.

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