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Calif. cops TASER, arrest hostile man in standoff

A driver who blocked traffic, threatened to kill a police officer and refused to leave his car for about 45 minutes was arrested Wednesday - Full Story

LA suspect held after 5-hour standoff on roof

SWAT team used bean-bag rounds after man could not be persuaded to come down - Full Story

The Lenco BearCat G3 - Off Road SWAT

The BearCat G3 provides .50 Caliber armor protection with high ground clearance for aggressive off-road performance and superior maneuverability. The G3 is currently used by SWAT and Spec Ops teams at high security facilities for perimeter patrol & security. Its open floor plan and dual AC & heating comfortably accommodates a fully equipped 10-man tactical team.

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Video: Cop shot in neck in gunfight

Officer Jared Slocum was struck in the neck as he fought his way out of the gunman's line of fire during the standoff in El Cajon, Calif. Dragged to safety

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Calif. cop shot during fiery standoff

Detectives searched a San Diego County home as they looked to learn whether a suspect who police said shot and wounded an officer had died in a fire or escaped (AP Image). Scorched remains

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Video: The Israeli 'limited tactical entry technique' for hostage rescue clears

Because the overall operational goal is to save the life of the hostage (or hostages), shots must be �straight, fast, and coming from multiple barrels� in order to increase the chances of the threat � or threats � going down immediately. - Full Story