Officer-Involved Shootings

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News

Long Island college student, armed intruder killed

Officers were involved in the shooting, though it is unclear how many shots were fired and who shot the intruder and student - Full Story

NJ officer, suspect wounded in shooting

The officer was shot in the knee during a struggle, but is expected to make a full recovery - Full Story

Columns

Mark Schraer - Moving Beyond Qualification

Don't become a victim of your own weapon handling

Negligent discharges result from involuntary muscular contraction of the hand and finger muscles caused by startle effect, balance disruption, and/or sympathetic response - Full Story

Columns

Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Study proves 'cop cameras' cut citizen complaints

Study by TASER International and Calif. PD shows video cameras worn by police officers have a deterrent effect on citizens initiating false and frivolous allegations of police misconduct - Full Story

Videos

INTERNAL VIDEO: Chief's Message on Officer Injuries

After a spur of officer-involved violent incidents, the Portland police chief released a video to his officers to rally department members and show his support.

In-depth News

No charges in ATF agent's blue-on-blue death

No criminal charges will be filed in a shootout that left an ATF agent dead after he tried to intervene in a New Year's Eve pharmacy shooting, a prosecutor announced Monday. - Full Story

Exclusives

Firearms Review: The Kimber Solo

For the mission of a backup/pocket pistol, the Kimber Solo is high quality, functions reliably with a variety of loads in 9mm, and is snag free and corrosion resistant. - Full Story

In-depth News

Blue on Blue: Shooting another cop

As illustrated by the recent case of Santa Maria (Calif.) officer Alberto Covarrubias Jr. — who was suspected of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl in the department’s Police Explorer program — sometimes LEOs have to investigate, apprehend, and arrest one of their own. - Full Story

Exclusives

Blue on Blue: Lessons from a tragic 2007 shooting

There have been a number of Blue on Blue shootings in the news recently. These incidents present responding officers with a variety of challenges logistically, tactically, and emotionally. - Full Story