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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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Channel won't air video showing French killings

The images appear to have been taken from the point of view of the killer - Full Story

News

French gunman's brother charged

French gunman's brother charged

By Nicolas Garriga and Samantha Bordes Spokane Spokesman Review PARIS — A Frenchman suspected of... - Full Story

Tips

3 keys to preparing for the unexpected

Workplace violence seems to be back in the news again, with a man taking hostages at the Discovery Channel... - Full Story

In-depth News

Discovery Channel hostage taker shot

Discovery Channel hostage taker shot

A small group of people, including one security guard, was taken hostage at the Discovery Channel’s suburban Washington, DC headquarters. The man has been shot and is now in custody.

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Columns

Fatal Alaska ambush witnessed by one cop's family Lt. Dan Marcou - SWAT Officer

Fatal Alaska ambush witnessed by one cop's family

Sgt. Tony Wallace and Officer Matt Tokuoka were ambushed by a 45-year-old Hoonah resident identified as John Marvin Jr. - Full Story

Columns

SWAT teams are golden in the Golden State Lt. Dan Marcou - SWAT Officer

SWAT teams are golden in the Golden State

"Jackpot is good, suspect is down," was the transmission that announced the successful conclusion of a 56-hour standoff - Full Story

Videos

Fox News - Lenco B.E.A.R.

Check out a news clip from Fox News covering the Lenco B.E.A.R., an armored response and rescue vehicle for law enforcement.

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