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Research Finds Mass Killings Are Not on the Rise

Research by a University of Illinois professor has revealed that contrary to what many people think, mass murders are not on the rise in the United States.

October 19, 2017

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Timeline Changed on Vegas Concert Shooting, Security Officer Shot Before Crowd Targeted

The timeline for the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history initially established by Las Vegas Metro Police and the FBI has changed.

October 10, 2017

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Thousands Honor Officer Killed in Las Vegas Massacre

Thousands of people in Las Vegas attended a public service to honor the life of a hero who lost his life during the mass shooting at a country concert along the strip. More Here.

October 6, 2017

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Wounded, Unarmed Security Officer Helped Vegas Police End Shooting

An unarmed security guard at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino was the first to take on gunman Stephen Paddock, getting shot in the process, but providing crucial help for police looking to stop the massacre. More Here.

October 6, 2017

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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. More Here.

October 6, 2017

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Video: Off-Duty LAPD Officer Carried Cancer Patient Out of Line of Fire at Vegas Concert

As chaos unfolded during the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Cassidy Huff was completely exhausted. Coming off of chemotherapy for cancer, she simply could not run anymore as she tried to flee gunfire.

October 6, 2017

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Police-Medic Teams Charged into Concert Venue to Save Lives During Vegas Massacre

Cassell said police and fire agencies in Nevada have been working together since 2010 to develop concerted responses to critical incidents, but Sunday was the first time their years of training and drills deploying “rescue task forces” played out in real life.

October 6, 2017

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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.

October 6, 2017

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Video: Wounded, Unarmed Security Officer Helped Vegas Police End Shooting

An unarmed security guard at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino was the first to take on gunman Stephen Paddock, getting shot in the process, but providing crucial help for police looking to stop the massacre.

October 6, 2017

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Video: Thousands Honor Officer Killed in Las Vegas Massacre

Thousands of people in Las Vegas attended a public service to honor the life of a hero who lost his life during the mass shooting at a country concert along the strip.

October 6, 2017

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Off-Duty LAPD Officer Carried Cancer Patient Out of Line of Fire at Vegas Concert

As chaos unfolded during the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Cassidy Huff was completely exhausted. Coming off of chemotherapy for cancer, she simply could not run anymore as she tried to flee gunfire. More Here.

October 6, 2017

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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.

October 4, 2017