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Ken Wallentine - Law Enforcement and the Law

10 years after 9/11: The mission of the cop on the beat

American law enforcement agencies are out front in domestic counterterrorism — street cops are the first to perceive changes that might evolve into a terrorist threat - Full Story

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Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

10 years after 9/11: The last casualties

Those surviving a terrorist’s attack are the intended target — the dead and the maimed are the terrorist’s weapons of choice - Full Story

Police respond to stage collapse emergency

The incident killed 4, injured 70 - Full Story

Police from across midwest deploy to storm site

The death toll in Missouri has reached 117 with seven rescued since police and other first repsonders began the search for survivors - Full Story

In-depth News

Urban Shield 2010: The future
of SWAT evaluation

In the San Francisco Bay Area Urban Shield exercise, 29 tactical teams competed in what may soon become the model for measuring enhanced preparedness.

It focused on five overarching goals designed to strengthen preparedness for terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies requiring a multi-jurisdictional, multi-discipline response from public safety.

- Full Story

In-depth News

Oakland ambush: Remember the fallen

On March 21, 2009, four brave Oakland officers were killed in the line of duty — engaged in the noble but dangerous calling that is law enforcement. Officers Mark Dunakin, John Hege, Ervin Romans and Daniel Sakai are remembered for their dedication to their families, friends, and a gritty job they loved despite the risks involved. - Full Story