"There aren't a lot of details so far, most are coming from the Boston PD Twitter page. Here are some of the updates from it: #BPDCommunityAlert: #BPD confirming 2 Boston Police officers shot in the area of 136 Gladstone Street in East Boston. - Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice)...

Found this interesting version of story: FROM DAILY HEADLINES: New Black Panther Intentionally Runs Over Three Police Officers Marc Laquon Payne, a self described member of the New Black Panthers, intentionally tried to run over three policemen in Phoenix, Arizona. Payne, whose African name...

Let me start this by saying I'm not a "1911 guy". Had a Gold Cup and just didn't fall in love. That said - I'm no expert. Buddy has a Lightweight Officers model and brought it over for me to look at and I'm stuck. Hoping someone knows. Less guessing and more "that's yer problem" would be...

First on CNN: Guns used by LA deputies put officers, public at risk, report says The Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm was introduced to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department in 2013. The following year, accidental discharges in the field shot up by more than 500%. (CNN)The Los Angeles County...

http://www.newsday.c...nial-1.10904942 From Newsday... Three retired Nassau County correction officers and a retired deputy sheriff claim in a civil suit they've been unjustly denied special police-retiree gun permits and licenses by county authorities. The suit, filed Monday in federal court...

We've had a few discussions here about assisting police officers, especially with the hideous, unprovoked attacks as of late. Here is an interesting article on how to go about assisting an LEO. http://www.activeres...tening-struggle I recently received a very interesting question from a...

Anyone have any experience with one of these, fifth generation.

"A trial date of October 13 has been set for the six officers charged with a plethora of felonies following the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody this past April, reports the Baltimore Sun. The same report notes that each of the officers has pleaded not guilty, and requested a...

A friend called me because he saw 5 police cars with lights flashing in front of SSS. In light of recent happenings, I hope everyone at the store is okay.

Baltimore prosecutor's swift action, link to victim's lawyer raise questions The Maryland prosecutor who brought charges Friday against six Baltimore police officers within hours of receiving a medical examiner's report on the death of Freddie Gray is facing accusations that her swift action...

An Illinois 7-year-old got the surprise of his young life when Superman appeared at his front door. The superhero was portrayed by Senior Cpl. Damon Cole of the Dallas Police Department, who said he enjoys bringing Superman to community events and visits with children. In this case, he made an...

I was curious about the responsibilities of Auxillairy police in Suffolk County. I understand they now have part time peace officer status. Are there any APOs out there that can let me know their experiences?

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You will not see this in New York. http://www.thefirear...ending-machine/

"Quietly, and with little fanfare, a lawsuit has been working its way through the federal court here in Chicago which has the potential to shake the Chicago Police Department to its core. At issue are allegations of a "blue wall" in the department, a code of silence where those who raise their...

"Female Marines now 0-26 on officer infantry course The failure of two Marine Corps officers to to pass the Jan. 8 first-day Combat Endurance Test of the infantry officer course brings the tally of female dropouts to 26. One more group of female officers will have a shot at graduation before...

Gun deaths of officers jump 56 percent; 9 in N.Y.: Report Associated Press 7:51 a.m. EST December 30, 2014 FILE - In this Monday, Dec. .22, 2014, file photo, members of the New Rochelle, N.Y. police department place a wreath at a makeshift memorial near the site where NYPD officers Rafael...

Stay vigilant.