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First Look: Paraclete's Origin Armor is Ready for Any Mission
Paraclete’s new Origin tactical armor line lets operators scale up or scale down their protection based on mission demands.
June 15, 2022
Paraclete’s new Origin system allows officers to create a variety of tactical armor options, including a low-visibility vest, a plate carrier, and a full-protection tactical vest. (Photo: Point Blank Enterprises)
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Super Bowl LVI: Major Collaboration
Feds played key role in Super Bowl LVI security as multiple agencies provided assets to aid local departments before and during "The Big Game."
March 22, 2022
Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, walks along the field at SoFi Stadium with Inglewood Police Chief Mark Fronterotta while working with state and local law enforcement and the National Football League to review DHS operations prior to Super Bowl LVI.
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Removing Officers from Schools is a Bad Idea
Activists want SROs out of schools and that could lead to really dangerous outcomes for some students.
August 3, 2020
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Explosives Detection and Protection Tools 2020
You can use these tools to identify explosive devices and precursors, and to protect yourself and others from their effects.
May 3, 2020
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Making Better Crowd Control Gear and Restraints
Manufacturers of crowd control equipment and restraints are working hard to enhance their products with new features designed to prevent serious injury to officers and subjects.
April 21, 2020
Sirchie's TacCommander modular riot suit system
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Tactics for Dealing with Subjects on the Autism Spectrum
People with ASD might show no outward signs of their condition so their actions and responses might be misunderstood. Here are some tips for encounters with autistic subjects.
February 17, 2020
A subject not responding to your commands might be autistic.
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A Law Enforcement Hero's Tale
Last month a Dayton, OH, police detective was murdered serving a warrant on alleged fentanyl distributors, and all Americans need to hear his story.
December 3, 2019
Editor David Griffith
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Task-Oriented Crowd Control
The Tucson Police Department has adjusted its tactics to actively address situations before they become riots.
September 24, 2019
Officers pose for photos with fans, offer up bottles of water during outdoor events, and occasionally hand out swag.
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Looking Back: Child Burn Victims, Recruiting Women, and a Female Motor Officer
In past August issues, POLICE has covered how to investigate children’s burn injuries, efforts to hire female officers, and one woman’s experience as a motor officer.
August 16, 2019
Patrol Response To…Child Burn Investigations
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Answering SWAT Critics
Is SWAT overused? What missions should it be assigned? Is it too costly? And now that patrol officers have rifles and other special gear, is it still needed?
August 16, 2019
'We still need to be able to bring in a SWAT team to resolve many critical incidents.' —Thor Eells, executive director, NTOA
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My Technology Can... Help You Find Evidence, Bodies Under Water
JW Fishers' submersible tools can be used to find sunken objects and spare dive teams from spending time in dangerous or frigid waters.
May 31, 2019
JW Fishers' ROVs can find evidence such as firearms or even bodies under water, protecting law enforcement dive teams from dangerous current and pollution.
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Bicycles for Crowd Control
A well-tuned, properly trained bicycle unit can effectively manage mass gatherings of people.
April 25, 2019
Bicycles can be used to create a barrier for keeping people out of restricted areas or blocking progress of demonstrators.
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How To Retire a Police K-9
Handlers and agencies should decide early on who will be taking on which costs and responsibilities for a dog retiring from law enforcement work.
April 4, 2019
Agencies that field K-9 units need to plan for how the dogs will be cared for after they have aged out of active duty or been medically retired.
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Voodoo Tactical: Optimized K-9 Protection
A new K-9 vest line manufactured by Voodoo Tactical is designed with a dog's comfort in mind, while providing vital protection and durable construction.
March 12, 2019
Every product in the North American K9/Voodoo Tactical line is designed for ultimate K-9 comfort and function. This is the Alpha K( Mark I Tactical Duty Harness, which comes with or without ballistic plates.
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How To Start a Tactical Medicine Program
Tactically trained on-scene medical support personnel can greatly reduce operational risks.
March 12, 2019
Relying on civilian EMS personnel staged far from an operation for medical aid is a thing of the past. Here, a tactical medic is shown training to rescue a downed officer.
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Active Shooter Response from the Survivors' Perspectives
It's important that officers know how civilians may react to a shooting attack and police response to the attack.
March 8, 2019
Many people think active shooters are invincible or unstoppable because they may be armed with several semi-automatic handguns, multiple magazines, and long guns.
Technology
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From patrol to detectives to air support, I’ve seen first-hand how the G-SHOCK has stood up to the competition...
December 3, 2018
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Training the Bomb Hunters
Person-Borne Explosives Detection Dogs can detect explosives being carried on the body of a moving person.
November 16, 2018
K2 Solutions is one of the largest providers of explosive detection dogs in the United States. (Photo: K2 Solutions)
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