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Tucson Police Department identify additional suspects in deadly shooting
Tucson Police Department has identified two additional suspects in the fatal June 25 shooting that killed a 19-year-old.
How to Honor Your Local Police Department
Police officers can always benefit from some encouragement from members of the community. They spend each day doing a great job guarding our lives and property, often at risk to themselves. Take time to let them know how much you...
How diverse is your police department? Search map for your community
7 On Your Side Investigates looked into the diversity of local police departments to see how representative they are, or aren't, of the communities they patrol.
Why we should be talking about the Police Department's stop-and-frisk data
For the first time ever, the city published data in a narrative format, in an effort to provide greater context around a data release. But narratives are tricky.
‘Scoop and Run’ Can Save Lives. Why Don’t More Police Departments Try It?
Each city has its own first responder system, and scoop and run may not be feasible — or necessary — in some places.
25 Trigger Pulls to Become a Better Shooter (Handgun Training)
Find out how the 25 Trigger Pull Drill can help you become a better shooter. Learn the handgun training drill through this step-by-step article.
What to do if you get pulled over by the police
You do not have to give them consent to search your vehicle.
What Explains U.S. Mass Shootings? International Comparisons Suggest an Answer
Americans advance a lot of theories for why they have so many more gun deaths than other countries do. The answer is lying in plain sight.
When Should Police Officers Be Able to Use Deadly Force?
A string of questionable officer-involved killings demonstrates the need to reevaluate laws that govern the use of lethal violence.
Determining Reasonableness When Using Deadly Force in Self-Defense
When is it "Reasonable" to shoot in a self-defense situation? Studies show that you don't have much time to determine this when facing an armed criminal.
Can You Make a Shoot or Don't Shoot Decision in 2 Seconds?
Can you make an effective split-second decision about employing deadly force in self-defense? Research says it should take your brain about 13 milliseconds to see and interpret a deadly-force event. So then you have the luxury of about two whole seconds to make your "Shoot-No Shoot" decision and take proper action.
How To Survive Deadly Force Encounters With Your CCW
Ben offers up a few deadly force scenarios to think about and his 10 guidelines to help you survive if you are in a deadly force encounter with your CCW.
Can you identify the suspect in this surveillance footage?
Investigators are requesting the public's help in identifying this retail theft suspect.
How "policing for profit" threatens your rights
Did you know that the government can take your car, house, business, or other property on the mere suspicion that it's connected to criminal activity and wit...
Do you know how to handle a police stop at night in a rural place?
It can be intimidating anytime you are pulled over by police, but especially at night, in a rural part of town. So what can you do to make sure you are safe?...
How can we identify active shooters?
Campuses are finding new methods of mitigating risk and catching assailants before the damage is done
What To Do When Confronted With An Active Shooter
If ever confronted with an active shooter, know what you should do.
Can One Shoot A Fleeing Robber?
Is it legal to shoot a fleeing robber? It's a good question for anyone who carries or keeps a gun for self-defense. Doing so is deep in a gray area.
