Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
FBI preliminary stats show 61 percent increase in felonious officer deaths for 2016
by Jennifer CruzSixty-six police officers were intentionally killed in the line of duty in 56 separate incidents in 2016, compared with 41 officers in 2015.
The post FBI preliminary stats show 61 percent increase in felonious officer deaths for 2016 appeared first on Guns.com.
Report: Milwaukee police used their guns less often last year
by Brian SeayPolice in Milwaukee used their service weapons against residents seven times last year, the lowest number in eight years.
The post Report: Milwaukee police used their guns less often last year appeared first on Guns.com.
FBI study: officers less proactive as anti-police hostility becomes ‘new norm’
by Brian SeayAnti-cop narratives helped fuel a surge in violence against police last year, and officers are “de-policing” as a result.
The post FBI study: officers less proactive as anti-police hostility becomes ‘new norm’ appeared first on Guns.com.
AR-15 among guns recovered after 2 officers shot in Chicago
by Brian SeayTwo Chicago police officers were wounded Tuesday night when gunmen in two vehicles pulled alongside their unmarked van and opened fire.
The post AR-15 among guns recovered after 2 officers shot in Chicago appeared first on Guns.com.
Taser Changes Name, Offers Free Body Camera Trial For All Officers
by Brian SeayStun gun and body cam maker Taser International announced a name change Wednesday, and offered a one year trial of free body cameras and software for every officer in America.
The post Taser Changes Name, Offers Free Body Camera Trial For All Officers appeared first on Guns.com.
Kansas City cops spend lunch break reading books with youngsters
by Jennifer CruzEach week over 80 volunteers with the KCPD spend one-on-one time with elementary school students improving literacy and community relations simultaneously.
The post Kansas City cops spend lunch break reading books with youngsters appeared first on Guns.com.
In meeting with police union, Trump says there’s ‘no excuse’ for Chicago violence
by Brian SeayHosting several members of the police union in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Tuesday, Trump reiterated his commitment to law enforcement, and again asked, “what’s going on in Chicago?”
The post In meeting with police union, Trump says there’s ‘no excuse’ for Chicago violence appeared first on Guns.com.
Video shows heated confrontation when armed men enter Dearborn police station (VIDEO)
by Brian SeayVideo surfaced Sunday showing a tense confrontation erupt as two men — one armed and wearing a mask and body armor, and the other with a camera — enter the lobby of the Dearborn police station.
The post Video shows heated confrontation when armed men enter Dearborn police station (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
Officer under fire for using Taser on dog (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzOne woman who recorded the encounter said she’s not out for blood but she simply wants to see the officers have better training.
The post Officer under fire for using Taser on dog (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
Milwaukee cops to carry trading cards in effort to improve community relations
by Jennifer CruzChief Flynn said the practice of officers handing out the cards to kids was commonplace years ago and something he’s long wanted to bring back.
The post Milwaukee cops to carry trading cards in effort to improve community relations appeared first on Guns.com.
Bodycam captures Baltimore man point gun before fatal shooting (VIDEO)
by Brian SeayThe Baltimore Police Department released body camera footage Thursday showing a man raising a gun in the direction of an officer, prompting the officer to open fire, killing the man.
The post Bodycam captures Baltimore man point gun before fatal shooting (VIDEO) appeared first on Guns.com.
All NYPD patrol cars to get bullet-proof inserts for windows
by Brian SeayOfficials in New York City say Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration will spend more than $10 million on bullet-resistant window inserts for all NYPD patrol cars in the next two years.
The post All NYPD patrol cars to get bullet-proof inserts for windows appeared first on Guns.com.