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Umpqua Active Shooter – The Lessons!
One of the buildings on the Umpqua campus.
...Remembering Adam-12
One of the most iconic police shows ever to air on television was Adam-12. Showing the life of two LAPD patrol officers, the show set a benchmark for all other police shows to follow. On September 6th, one of the stars of the show, Martin Milner, passed away in California after a long battle with heart […]
Remembering Adam-12
Rookie officer Reed learns the streets from senior officer Malloy. (Photo from kent.mccord.com)
...AR500 Lightweight Armor
AR500 Armor is offering lightweight ballistic armor plates at an incredibly affordable price. The AR500 lightweight armor weighs just 5.5 pounds while having a profile of only 0.21 inches. The AR500 lightweight ballistic plates are some of the lightest and thinnest steel plates on the market today. When AR500 entered the market just a few years […]
Elite Tactical Systems Glock Magazines
ETS Glock magazines are much less expensive options for Glock shooters.
...Trinity, Texas Officer Safety Video
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another article in BlueSheepDog’s commitment to share videos of officers involved in critical incidents, and to debrief those situations for the benefit of our readers. These posts are intended to highlight the officer’s good performances and choices, while also taking time to consider “lessons learned” from these events. These posts are […]
Trinity, Texas Officer Safety Video
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is another article in BlueSheepDog’s commitment to share videos of officers involved in critical incidents, and to debrief those situations for the benefit of our readers. These posts are intended to highlight the officer’s good performances and choices, while also taking time to consider “lessons learned” from these events. These posts are not intended to disparage officers in any manner, but we do want to pass on points of consideration that may make your job safer and more tactically sound. BlueSheepDog is staffed by current and former police officers, and we understand that every shift requires officers to make split-second decisions that rarely allow for perfection.
...Patrol Incident Gear – FDT Bravo FR Gloves
The latest offering of Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) are the upcoming FDT Bravo FR Glove, which add fire-retardant capabilities to the already popular PIG FDT Alpha gloves. The Bravo gloves are set to launch late November, 2015, but will be available for pre-order from various retailers including SKDTAC on October 12, 2015. Patrol Incident Gear (PIG) […]
Patrol Incident Gear – FDT Bravo FR Gloves
The PIG FDT Bravo FR gloves are a versatile shooting glove selection for a multitude of shooters.
...Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle
Savage Arms has re-entered the Scout Rifle club with their new Model 11 Scout Rifle. When the first round of popularity for the scout rifle hit, Savage offered the Model 10FCM Scout. The new Model 11 Scout Rifle takes the original idea and adds a few technological advancements to enhance the overall functionality of this […]
Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle
The Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle is the 3rd scout rifle offering from Savage, and a great addition.
...Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier
Mesa Tactical has made a name for themselves by producing high quality accessories for several of the most popular shotguns on the market. Started in 2003 in Costa Mesa, California, Mesa Tactical has provided intuitive advancements for one of the most prolific law enforcement firearms, the shotgun. The Mesa Tactical SureShell carrier is milled from […]
Mesa Tactical SureShell Carrier
The Mesa Tactical SureShell carrier provides (6) extra shotgun shells at close reach.
...Vapor Wake K-9 Explosives Detection
other illicit substances. Vapor Wake working dogs are specifically trained to detect body worn explosives on a moving target. Unlike traditional EOD teams, trained to view static objects or people as their “productive area”, Vapor Wake dogs are obedient to the odor itself. One of the most prevalent methods of terrorist attack is the Improvised […]
Vapor Wake K-9 Explosives Detection
A Vapor Wake dog working a crowded public venue.
...Bailey v. Vinson – Are SWAT Teams Excessive Force?
The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department’s legal team for guidance. On June 23, 2015 the United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considered the use of a SWAT team to execute a search […]
Bailey v. Vinson – Are SWAT Teams Excessive Force?
The use of armored vehicles, like this LENCO Bear Cat, increased after 9-11.
...DUI Training – Drug Impaired Drivers
The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department’s legal team for guidance. This is the beginning of a series of articles on DUI enforcement for drug impaired drivers, and a continuation of the very popular DUI […]