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We were ready, they weren't...40 Years after Newhall, Are We Applying Lessons Learned?

This title is part of a quote taken from cop killers dating back to April 6th 1970 in what’s known in law enforcement circles as the Newhall incident. “They stopped us. We were ready; they weren’t. One of them got real careless, so I wasted him.”

LESC Links February 28th 2010

HSTV Presents: Leadership 101

Leadership 101 For Homeland Security Professionals. HSTV talks to Donald E. Vandergriff, a leader development expert, and Terry Shear, the Vice Consul for Homeland Security at the British Embassy about the issues surrounding leadership development in homeland security.

LESC Links February 26th 2010

Case Study: Mumbai

On March 1, HSTV brings you an exclusive case study of the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. This program follows every step of one of the most meticulously planned and executed terrorist attacks since 9/11.

Starts March 1 at 9:00 am ET.

LESC Links February 24th 2010

What Qualifies as Terrorism?

Ever since Joe Stack flew his plane into the IRS building in Austin, Texas last week, discussion has raged, once again, about how to classify his action.

LESC Links February 18th 2010

Give Police a Seat at the Homeland Security Policy Table, Says Sheriff

Sheriff Lee Baca of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office wants a seat at the federal policymaking table when it comes to issues of protecting the homeland and fighting terrorism.

LESC LINKS February 13th 2010

Alabama shooting: professor charged as three die

A biology professor denied a job promotion has been charged with murder after a shooting at a southern US university left three people dead.

LESC Links February 7th 2010

Basic Firearms Safety Course Walpole VFW Hall on Saturday February 27th 8AM-1PM

This program of instruction is designed to give the student a basic knowledge of
the firearm, so it can be handled and stored safely. The Basic Firearms Safety
Course is designed for Massachusetts’s residents looking to obtain a License to
carry firearms in accordance with the Massachusetts Gun laws. This is a

LESC Links February 4th 2010

Student shot outside North Quincy High

As North Quincy High School students cheered on their basketball team yesterday afternoon, chaos erupted outside the school, when a fight between two students escalated, leaving a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound to his leg, authorities said.

LESC Links February 3rd 2010

Subdivisions: Big busts in the 'burbs

Sometimes it’s just too easy for officers in these communities to stick with the basics, run radar, rattle doors, and respond to calls — leaving the major crimes relatively untouched. Many departments lack of detective bureaus or major crime task forces.

Are Police Officers Ready For The Next Generation of Active Shooters?

A collaborative effort of Homeland Security Television and Law Enforcement and Security Consulting, Inc produced a new training video, Are Police Officers Ready For The Next Generation of Active Shooters?

HSTV explores law enforcement's preparedness for the Next Generation of active shooter threats. Featuring law enforcement training expert, Fred Leland of Law Enforcement Security Consulting Inc., you'll be surprised by what you learn.

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