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Patrol

Oregon Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man Holding Woman Hostage

Portland (OR) police fatally shot a man—reportedly armed with a knife—holding a woman hostage at the Del Rancho Motel in Southeast Portland, according to OregonLive.com.

October 12, 2018

Training

Surviving as a Hostage

As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?

September 4, 2018

Special Units

South Dakota Hostage Taker Arrested After Gunfight with Police

A South Dakota man has been arrested and faces numerous charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly shot at police officers and took hostages in western South Dakota.

August 16, 2018

Special Units

LAPD Officers Rescue Hostages During Store Barricade Incident

Over the course of the standoff, police and SWAT officers helped some customers escape down ladders from windows and could be seen carrying children to safety.

July 23, 2018

Special Units

Armed Florida Hostage Taker Fatally Shot

Eustis police called in Lake County's SWAT and negotiation teams. They attempted to get Richards to leave the home for two hours.

July 5, 2018

Patrol

Orlando Officer Shot in Head Now Breathing on his Own

The shooting of Officer Kevin Valencia began a standoff that ended when the barricaded gunman killed four children before killing himself.

June 25, 2018

Special Units

Four Children, Barricaded Man, Discovered Dead Following 20-Hour Florida Standoff

Orlando Police Chief John Mina said during a press conference that officers entered the apartment around 2100 hours on Monday and discovered that all the children held hostage were dead.

June 11, 2018

Special Units

Orlando Officer Shot in Head, Suspect Barricaded with 4 Children

Officer Kevin Valencia was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. Police Chief John Mina told reporters the officer,who is in his late 20s, was in critical condition but was expected to live. There are reports Valencia was shot in the temple.

June 11, 2018

Special Units

Orlando Officer Shot, 4 Children Held Hostage by Suspect

The officer, whose name has not been released, was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where he underwent surgery. Orlando police Chief John Mina told reporters just before 9 a.m. that the officer is expected to live.

June 11, 2018

Technology

Criminals Used a Drone Swarm To Obstruct an FBI Hostage Raid

Mazel said counter surveillance of law enforcement agents is the fastest-growing way that organized criminals are using drones.

May 4, 2018

Patrol

Florida Deputies Rescue Woman, Kids During Domestic Shooting

The footage begins with a Volusia County Sheriff's deputy approaching the home while Rosado, his then-wife and their three children were still inside. More Here.

April 6, 2018

Patrol

Video: Florida Deputies Rescue Woman, Kids During Domestic Shooting

The footage begins with a Volusia County Sheriff's deputy approaching the home while Rosado, his then-wife and their three children were still inside.

April 6, 2018