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Richard Fairburn - Law Enforcement Firearms

Cops are experts at dealing with the dangerously insane

Cops tend to see truly crazy people in their one-percent moments, because we see them under stress, where they can’t keep up their mask of sanity - Full Story

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Guns, the mentally ill, and law enforcement

Law abiding citizens in possession of firearms never cause me any grave concern, regardless of make, model, or caliber. Dangerously mentally-ill people and criminals are the problem, not guns — let's focus on the problem, not the instrument. - Full Story

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Ed Flosi - Taking Training to the Next Level

Book Review: The Thin Blue Lifeline

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to increase their performance level in dealing with emotionally disturbed persons - Full Story

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'Chilling' testimony from man who shot intruders

64-year-old shot two teenagers with multiple weapons; appeared to take pride in 'a good clean finishing shot' - Full Story

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Armed mom terrifies flasher in Wash.

Said she has never brought her .380 when she goes out with her son, but 'I just had a feeling' and brought it this time - Full Story

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Law enforcement interaction with the dangerously mentally ill

According to research, there are 7 indicators that are precursors to violence when exhibited in the mentally ill. Aaron Bassler, a dangerous fugitive who eluded capture last fall for more than a month, fit this "profile." - Full Story

Videos

Reality Training: Understanding excited delirium

Excited Delirium is a medical problem but law enforcement is often called first due to the individiual's violent and irratic behavior. In this video, Dave Smith explains protocol when dealing with these types of calls.

In-depth News

Police and Autism: An incredible challenge to cops

The light bars are flashing. There is a cacophony of voices. The responding officers are putting hands on a resistant subject. All hell breaks loose. This could be about any call a cop encounters, but when the call involves a person who has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) — as it did in a recent Michigan incident — the events itself and its aftermath can get even more difficult for everyone concerned. - Full Story