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Vehicle Ops

Police Helicopters

Law enforcement agencies usually select helicopters for their airborne unit with the mission in mind—lighter, single-engine craft work well for patrol and surveillance, while larger-capacity, twin-engine craft are better suited for search-and-rescue operations. View our gallery of several of the more commonly deployed police helicopters.

October 6, 2011

Weapons

SureFire Earns USSOCOM Contract for Muzzle Brake Suppressors

SureFire has been awarded a $23.3 million contract to supply an indefinite number of sound suppressors, suppressor adapters, blank firing adapters and training adapters by the for military special operations.

October 3, 2011

Patrol

No Bail for Ex-Marine Who Shot Fla. Deputy

On Monday, Judge Walter Heinrich revoked bail that had initially been set at $65,000 for Matthew Lane Buendia, who fired at Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputy Deputy Lyonelle De Veaux on Friday.

October 2, 2011

Special Units

Sheriff: IHOP Attack Worst In Carson City's History

The Carson City County (Nev.) Sheriff described a gunman's killing of four people at an IHOP restaurant this week as "the most devastating attack in Carson City's history."

September 7, 2011

Special Units

Five Dead In Nevada IHOP Rampage

Three uniformed National Guard members were killed by a man who opened fire this morning in a Carson City, Nev., IHOP restaurant before shooting himself.

September 5, 2011

Careers

Should You Gain Law Enforcement Certification On Your Own?

You may complete the academy, but won't be certified until a law enforcement agency employs you. In some states, this completes the certification process. In others, you'll have to attend additional law enforcement training for completion. Because you haven't been a cop, you may not have received specialized training that requires full law enforcement clearances.

August 28, 2011

Special Units

Police: Army Captain Wounds Two Pa. Officers, After Killing Four

An Army captain who allegedly killed four people and wounded two officers in a shootout late Saturday was found dead Sunday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

August 27, 2011

Patrol

Army Civilian Officer Collapses During Agility Test

A Department of the Army civilian police officer died Thursday morning during the running portion of the Physical Agility Test at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

August 18, 2011

Patrol

Soldier Shouts Out Name of Fort Hood Killer In Court

During his first court appearance, Naser Jason Abdo, 21, yelled "Nidal Hasan Ft. Hood 2009!" It was a defiant reference to the Army major and psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people in a rampage at the base in 2009.

July 28, 2011

Patrol

Can You Show Feelings and Stay Strong?

I have always been touched by certain images, sounds, and words, and the older I get the more things trigger my emotional reflexes. At the same time I find I am less and less embarrassed by my tears. Now I know the tears are not from weakness but from respect, from the heart.

July 20, 2011

Careers

Show Your Pride with a Professional Image

Learn to manage the little things, which are the foundation for more important things in life. Preparation for duty equates to pride in yourself and your performance. Preparation sends the message that you're a professional and a force to be reckoned with.

July 17, 2011

Patrol

Fort Hood Shooting Suspect to Face Death Penalty

Lt. Gen. Donald Campbell Jr., Fort Hood's commander, also ordered a court-martial for a trial that's likely to begin in about a year. Hasan faces 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 specifications of attempted premeditated murder.

July 6, 2011