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  • Police Undergo Firearms, Use Of Force Trainings

    Police Undergo Firearms, Use Of Force Trainings

    Proper handling of firearms and use of force is an increasingly important part of police education and training, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]To celebrate reaching 200 RVK Newscast episodes on Youtube, as well as the new eruption at Meradalir, we’re having a volcano themed…

  • Icelandic Cops To Start Using “Sock Rounds”

    Icelandic Cops To Start Using “Sock Rounds”

    The Special Forces of the Icelandic National Police have brought into use shotguns that fire so-called “sock rounds”, for the express purpose of being able to disable an assailant in a non-lethal manner. However, sock rounds can cause serious injury or death,…