by Scott Hughes | Jan 14, 2019 | Leadership, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Training
In the first two weeks of 2019 we have already lost seven law enforcement officers in the United States. Six in the line of duty and one to a domestic violence incident (off-duty). That’s one every other day. One of the officers killed in the line of duty this year...
by Calibre Press | Feb 16, 2015 | Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Video
An early morning traffic stop in late 2013 nearly turned deadly for Officer Dave Leighty. Fortunately, he spotted behavior in the suspect that led him to deploy tactics of caution that almost certainly saved Leighty’s life. CLICK HERE FOR A FULL, EXCLUSIVE...
by Scott Hughes | Feb 16, 2015 | Driving & Roadway, Law Enforcement Today
Nov. 11, 2013, started out as a typical third shift for Officer Dave Leighty of the Westerville, Ohio, Police Department. He observed a 2004 Ford Taurus failing to display a license plate light shortly after 1:00 a.m. Leighty followed the car, ran the license plate,...