By Mike Bauman The tragic death of Weld County Sheriff Deputy, Sam Brownlee, provides a number of possible lessons for local law enforcement. Here are three. 1) The importance of proper high-risk traffic stop techniques cannot be understated. These techniques should include standardized training across agency lines. High-risk traffic stops provide officers with a tactical [...]
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By Mike Bauman Recent information from the Weld County Sheriff’s Office shows nearly 5000 Weld County residents have concealed handgun permits. Permit holders tend to be a secretive bunch, understandably not wanting others to know they carry. However, most cite two primary reasons for carrying firearms: 1) The desire to have the means to protect [...]
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