Two Deputies Killed in Harford County, Md.

Two Deputies Killed in Harford County, Md.

30 miles north of Baltimore two longtime deputies were gunned down by a 68-year-old man in broad daylight. Officials in the unincorporated town of Abingdon describe the assailant, who was also killed, as a vagrant. "Today is a sad day for the Harford County sheriff's office and the ...
ESSENTIAL FITNESS: The Dead Lift

ESSENTIAL FITNESS: The Dead Lift

[Publisher’s Note: Fitness is the cornerstone of police work! Whatever you status, you can improve and that’s the intent of this Calibre Press video series with Greg Amundson. Remember: Before altering or beginning a new exercise routine, consult your physician.This video is for ...
DASHCAM: Police Chase, Fire Upon Vehicle

DASHCAM: Police Chase, Fire Upon Vehicle

  A Hannibal (Mo.) Police Department internal investigation concluded that the police officer who fired his service weapon acted according to policy during a vehicle chase Jan. 24, 2015. Sgt. Darrin DeLaPorte said he viewed the car driven by DaMark Rudd as a “dangerous ...
DUI Stops for Motors

DUI Stops for Motors

A common assignment for motorcycle units is a roving DUI patrol. Motorcycles are uniquely qualified for this type of assignment due to their ability to maneuver through traffic and look down on vehicles. They can quickly reach a vehicle that's demonstrated signs of impairment. The ...
High-Risk Stops: 4 Tips for Better Tactics

High-Risk Stops: 4 Tips for Better Tactics

They're called “high-risk” or “felony” stops for a reason—they are inherently dangerous and potentially deadly if not handled properly! (For more on this, see my previous article “Traffic Stop Survival.”) Remember how you felt the first time you typed that license plate into the ...

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