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Standoff Situations

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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Gunman, hostage die in 23-hour Chicago standoff

Related: Police say gunman in deadly hostage standoff in Chicago was unpredictable See also: Man storms... - Full Story

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Chicago police in 20+ hour standoff with hostage-taker

The Associated Press CHICAGO — A standoff between Chicago police and a gunman holding two women hostage... - Full Story



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Standoff Situations Columnists

Unleashing Your Inner Warrior Unleashing Your Inner Warrior
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