On Saturday, May 29, 2011, there were two separate criminal ambushes on law enforcement officers with different situations and results. In San Antonio, TX, Bexar County Sheriff’s Sgt. Kenneth Vann was responding to an accidental shooting call across town. While enroute to the call, he stopped in traffic at an intersection and was fired upon by the occupant(s) of another … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2011
Traffic Stop Shooting
Seeing his partner dragged under a car on a traffic stop gone bad, an Albany, NY police officer was forced to shoot and kill the car's driver to save the first officer's life. http://www.youtube.com/embed/DayDcNlkoFI This is the video that was presented to the Grand Jury, which found the officers' actions reasonable. It is a combination of video from the patrol car and from … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop Video – Deputy Dragged by Motorcycle
Traffic stops remain one of the most dangerous actions a patrol officer can engage in, yet it is frequently seen as a "routine" activity. The below video shows a deputy sheriff in Palm Beach County who is dragged by a motorcycle through a busy intersection. https://youtu.be/jW49YIIIgiw Fortunately, the deputy was not seriously injured and the suspect was identified. Being … [Read more...]
Streamlight Sidewinder Compact Light
Information on the new Streamlight Sidewinder Compact flashlight designed for SWAT and combat troops to mount on their helmets. The BlueSheepdog.com staff recently attended the vendors’ exhibit at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference in Tampa, Florida. While we were utterly blown away by Dillon Aero mini-guns, MRAP armored vehicles, and the latest … [Read more...]
Kentucky v. King: Supreme Court on Exigent Circumstances
On May 16, 2011, the United States Supreme Court officially ruled on an exigent circumstances case brought forth in Kentucky v. King. The Court held that, “The exigent circumstances rule applies when the police do not create the exigency by engaging or threatening to engage in conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment.” The Lexington, KY Police Department set up a … [Read more...]
BLACKHAWK! CQD Mk1 Knife Review
Phil at Gunner's Journal posted a BLACKHAWK! CQD Mk1 knife review. The article has lots of good information on the knife,along with photos. If you are not familiar with BLACKHAWK! knives, they are very good blades. I own several, and reviewed the Be-Wharned folder. For additional information on blades in police service, make sure you catch up on Randall's series of … [Read more...]
Hoyt HL-1 Flashlight Review
A Hoyt HL-1 flashlight review has been written and posted over at Gunner's Journal. The author, Phil, is a retired cop with a lot of street experience. The Hoyt flashlight is a tactical white light throwing a maximum of 155 lumens. The torch will run for about 100 minutes at maximum brightness on two CR-123a batteries. The HL-1 has multiple functions/modes including a … [Read more...]
Karbon Arms: Alternative to TASER
Did you know there was an alternative to the TASER? Randall takes a look at the Karbon Arms MPID, an affordably priced alternative to the TASET X26. In September 2010, the Karbon Arms company purchased Stinger Systems, Inc. and its holdings. Stinger Systems had marketed an electronic control device that was an alternative to the ECD’s offered by Taser International. The … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop Shooting Video
This police shooting happened during a traffic stop in Tomah, Wisconsin. Notice that the driver immediately exited the truck and started shooting. Watch how the suspect engaged both officers while he was shooting. You see him shooting at one officer, then shift his fire to a second officer and then back to the first officer before retreating back to his … [Read more...]
6 Things That Can Save Your Life
There are six things you can do before going on duty tonight that may save your life. The list is short, but critical to your survival. 1. Commit yourself mentally to survival - This is the most important, so I lead with it. You must mentally commit yourself to survival right now. If you are not mentally prepared for a violent encounter, all the tools in the world will … [Read more...]