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Program aims to help community inform cops of terrorist activity

The online program provides examples of red flags to watch for and allows the community to report suspicious activity - Full Story

Texas town's policy allows armed city employees

Police Chief Eric Blanchard said it will give employees a better chance at stopping a mass shooting before police are able to arrive on scene - Full Story

P1 Roll Call: Marathon Bombing; Texas explosion

For the week of April 19, Dave Smith discusses the Boston Marathon Bombing, the West, Texas industrial explosion that left at least 12 dead and 200 injured, the death of a paralyzed OKC officer, and this week's 'Not Today' moment.

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Sgt. Glenn French - SWAT Operator

Boston bombings: IED recognition for patrol officers

Even as we struggle to get a grip on the active shooter problem another tactical challenge is about to overwhelm us - Full Story

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

Letting the calendar be our teacher

We must not let the anniversaries of major events merely slip by, unnoticed, unrecognized, and worst of all, unused - Full Story

In-depth News

Obama administration ponders police in schools

The Obama administration is considering a $50 million plan to fund hundreds of police officers in public schools as part of its anti-gun violence package. Schools across the country have been pondering the issue in the wake of several school shootings, while others have already taken action. - Full Story

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Foreign affairs: Demystifying the Muslim Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is a complex organization composed of individuals with a variety of religious and political beliefs, and some commentators have simply mangled the debate. - Full Story

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Could a 7/7-style attack happen in America?

Seven years ago, four near-simultaneous explosions rocked London's public transit system, killing 52 people and injuring more than 700 others. We're not impervious to such an attack, and to a large extent, it's up to American cops to prevent it. - Full Story

In-depth News

A death worth knowing: The killing of Mohammed Merah

French police were able to link Mohammed Merah’s shootings through ballistic tests and were eventually able to isolate and discover the gunman’s identity through technical means. - Full Story