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    Photo: Robert Marvulli
    The headshot is a timely delivery of an accurate shot designed to cause immediate disruption of the nervous system. It is used as an extreme measure in specific applications.
    A one-round hostage rescue shot should be a part of all firearm qualifications.
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    William L. Harvey
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    Retired police chief William L. Harvey has given many speeches, over the years, and if he could give one more graduation speech, he would ask graduates, "What are your next steps...
    Miami-Dade Police Department
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