Policing Lessons from the Newhall Incident
Canadian Copper The Newhall Incident, which took place on April 5, 1970, in Newhall, California, was a tragic event that resulted in the deaths of four California Highway Patrol officers. This catastrophic…
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The most dangerous calls police officers go to
When we think about the duties of police officers, we often imagine them patrolling the streets, maintaining law and order, and coming to the rescue in times of need. However,…
Video: Man engages Seal Beach police officers in a gunfight
This incident occurred in January of 2023. The officers were not hurt. A 47-year-old man who pulled a gun out on Seal Beach police was shot and killed by at…
Meth dealer shoots cop but cop wins the gun fight
HOUSTON — Newly released video shows a shootout between two officers and a suspect who was pulled over during a traffic stop earlier this month. Dashcam and bodycam videos show…
Are body cams helping or hurting police?
Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are small recording devices worn by police officers that capture audio and video footage of their interactions with civilians. The idea of body cameras in policing is…
Video: Bodycam Shows Man Stab Dayton Officer in The Neck
Ben Dayton, Ohio — On Thursday, October 13, 2022, Officers from Dayton Police Department responded to a domestic disturbance regarding around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday on the 1500 block of Bancroft…
Video: Man Takes His Own Son Hostage, Sets Apartment On Fire
Sacramento, CA: On Saturday, June 25, 2022, at approximately 3:22a.m., the sheriff’s communications center received a 911 hang-up call on the 3900 block of Madison Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies contacted…
Best duty pistols for law enforcement
For any officer in law enforcement, your duty pistol is your most important piece of gear you carry. This is interesting because you’re not going to be shooting it every…
Video: Man attacks the calmest police officer ever with a knife and get shot
Modesto, California — The Modesto Police Department released footage of a July 4 shooting where an officer shot a man who charged an officer with a knife. The man was…
A breakdown of the 1986 Miami shooting
I don’t think people realize just how much the 1986 Miami shooting changed law enforcement and its basic principles still apply today. This shooting occurred on April 11th, 1986 in…
Video: Full Uvalde school shooting surveillance video
“In this footage, you can see the school shooter crash his truck, a student who witnesses the shooter walking through the hallways, and multiple law enforcement officers taking fire. KVUE…
Video: Florida Deputies Borrow Family’s Boat To Arrest Jet Ski Theft Suspect
Volusia County, Florida — Around 12:30 p.m., deputies responded to assist the Ormond Beach Police Department on a report of an in-progress theft of a jet ski. The suspect (Ronald…
Video: Bodycam video of man holding officer hostage with a gun
This one makes me angry because this officer almost lost his life. There is no reason for why this suspect was allowed to so slowly draw down on an officer…
Video: Ontario Provincial Police pursuit of stolen vehicle with Air1
A recent incident near Waubaushene shows effectiveness of the OPP helicopter in tracking a vehicle driven dangerously along Highway 400. Aviation Unit was also essential in tracking an individual who…