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Standoff Situations

The Standoff Situations topic page offers a variety of tactical tips and strategic concepts to make sure the innocents are spared, the subject is secured, and the officers go home safely. When a suspect is barricaded in place, many things must happen for a successful resolution, such as setting up outer and inner perimeters, and making contact with the subject.
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May 25, 2012

Ind. police respond to hostage situation

Police say there were fewer than 10 people in the building when officers received a call reporting a man with a gun - Full Story
May 18, 2012
Gunman gives up in Ga. standoff

Gunman gives up in Ga. standoff

Chaos began when a plainclothes officer outside a coffee shop saw a silver Jaguar jump the curb - Full Story
April 29, 2012
Wash. police blow mountain bunker, find man dead

Wash. police blow mountain bunker, find man dead

Seattle-area tactical officers who slogged for hours over dangerously steep, muddy ground set off explosives along the top of the bunker - Full Story
April 27, 2012
Man arrested after armed siege in central London

Man arrested after armed siege in central London

British media had claimed that the man was holding people captive, but police said they were 'not aware of any hostages' - Full Story
April 19, 2012
NH cop: Chief saved my life

NH cop: Chief saved my life

Wounded officer says slain police chief Michael Maloney dragged him to safety in shootout - Full Story
April 17, 2012

Report: SWAT tear gas rounds likely ignited Calif. fire

According to the report, the tear gas rounds were non-flammable - Full Story
April 15, 2012
Woman who died in NH standoff had dated gunman

Woman who died in NH standoff had dated gunman

Police chief Michael Maloney was killed when man opened fire, also wounding four officers - Full Story
April 14, 2012
Feds seek evidence after fiery Calif. standoff

Feds seek evidence after fiery Calif. standoff

Resident: 'My daughter saw a police officer dead on the ground' - Full Story
April 13, 2012
Cops prepare to enter home in Calif. deputy killing

Cops prepare to enter home in Calif. deputy killing

Police did not know if the suspect was still alive after an overnight fire in the building - Full Story
April 11, 2012
NYPD: Man who shot 4 cops reached for more powerful weapon

NYPD: Man who shot 4 cops reached for more powerful weapon

The more powerful bullets would have gone through the officers' vests - Full Story



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