Active Shooter
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Northern York County Regional Police Officers Andrew Miller and Drew Shaffer responded to the February 22 shootout that left a colleague dead
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“There was incredible, swift action that took place,” Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve said, adding that it stopped the suspect from going into the casino to continue the rampage
A note found on the shooter’s body suggests he blamed the NFL for CTE and may have targeted its Manhattan headquarters, Mayor Eric Adams said
The officer was working an off-duty security detail at a high-rise that houses the NFL and Blackstone when the gunman opened fire; the shooter fatally shot himself
Natalie Rupnow opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, killing teacher Erin Michelle West and student Rubi Vergara; her father could face up to 18 years in prison
“None of these officers started their shifts expecting or wanting an interaction such as this, but all of them were prepared when it did happen,” Syracuse Police Chief Joseph Cecile stated
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
Experts Katherine Schweit and Dr. Peter Langman analyze the FBI’s 2024 active shooter report, offering insight into prevention strategies, training, tech and trends
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
Nearly 300 officers and multiple agencies searched rugged terrain after a shooter targeted firefighters responding to a deliberately set fire on Canfield Mountain
Members of a SWAT team located a deceased man with a firearm nearby on Canfield Mountain
“We are grateful for the heroic actions of the [staff members,] who undoubtedly saved many lives and prevented a large-scale mass shooting,” Wayne PD Chief Ryan Strong said
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
From defining an active shooter to improving police training, these 10 questions prepare law enforcement to respond with confidence and clarity
A fast, coordinated law enforcement response on the Florida State University campus saved lives — here’s what every officer can learn from the incident
A tragedy involving a law enforcement family member demands precise, trauma-informed messaging to preserve trust and prioritize those most impacted
The 20-year-old gunman, shot by police, had been active in the Leon County Sheriff’s Office youth programs and carried a handgun and shotgun
In high-stress situations, maintain radio discipline by knowing what’s important to say right now, what can wait until later and what doesn’t need to be said at all
The following tactical imperatives are for solo officers or a hastily assembled team
West York Borough Police Officer Andrew Duarte died in a shooting inside UPMC Memorial Hospital
The crime scene was severely damaged, making it difficult for Orebro police to determine the total number of victims; police said the suspected shooter is among the dead
Updated data from a 2023 study on officer fatalities in active shooter events reinforces a critical finding: law enforcement officers face greater danger outside the building than inside
Recipients include four Tennessee officers who responded to the Covenant School shooting and a Nebraska sergeant who saved a woman from a sinking car
“I took several full magazines of ammunition out of his pockets like he wasn’t done,” Sgt. Chase Boyd said
Members of the Border Patrol’s elite tactical team – the U.S. Border Patrol Tactical Unit – responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, where they found and killed the gunman
Police said the shooter, identified as Natalie Rupnow, 15, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound when officers arrived and died en route to a hospital
“I’m feeling a little dismayed now, so close to Christmas,” Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes said. “Every child, every person in that building is a victim and will be a victim forever”
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