Tactical

The Officer.com Tactical Category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various equipment necessities for all tactical law enforcement operations.
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Launchers & Shotguns

LAPD Report: Less-Lethal Launchers Often Ineffective Against Suspects

March 11, 2024
A recently released LAPD report found that less-lethal projectiles were only successful in helping subdue uncooperative suspects in just over a third of the incidents when they...
Firearms

N.J. Officer Struck Multiple Times in Shootout with Man Armed with Rifle

March 11, 2024
A Hamilton Township police officer underwent surgery after he was shot multiple times by a gunman who was shot and killed by police during a domestic violence call.
Firearms

N.M. Police Officer, 2 Suspects Injured in Shooting

March 11, 2024
Two suspects also were injured when gunfire erupted when Santa Fe and New Mexico State police officers were trying to apprehend the suspects on active warrants.
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On the Street

Driver Shot by La. Sheriff's Deputy Kidnapped During Traffic Stop

March 8, 2024
A Calacasieu Parish sheriff's deputy was injured in a car crash that happened after the deputy shot the driver, who fled the scene of a traffic stop near Lake Charles with the...
Sioux City, IA, Police Department
Body Cameras

Video: Iowa Police Officers Take Down Man who Rammed Cruisers

March 7, 2024
"This was a deliberate and premeditated ambush on officers," said Sioux City's police chief about a suspect who rammed cruisers in a casino parking ramp before attacking officers...