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Technology
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Achieves 43% Reduction in Lethal Force with TigerLight
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has responded to the outcry for more effective non-lethal means of subduing violent subjects without jeopardizing the safety of its deputies. It has tested the use of TigerLight flashlight/OC spray units and results have been positive.
December 6, 2006
Patrol
Texas Deputy Ambushed at Traffic Light
Sgt. Kenneth Vann, 48, was killed without warning at about 2:12 a.m. as he sat in his cruiser at a red light on the East Side of San Antonio. Vann was a patrol supervisor and 24-year member of the force.
May 27, 2011
Patrol
Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in Training for Low-Light Operations
In the quest to improve officer safety—and performance—during low-light deadly-force encounters, many agencies have added emerging new technologies such as red-dot optics, tritium sights, and weapon-mounted flashlights. Over-reliance on these technologies can be problematic. Training is key.
July 11, 2022
Special Units
Revision Offers Batlskin Headgear To Law Enforcement
The Batlskin System includes the front mount, mandible guard and visor. It provides light-weight protection from blunt force, blast and ballistic threats. The system was designed for use with the U.S. military's Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH).
May 3, 2012
Patrol
Woman Guns Down Ore. Motor Officer During Pursuit
Officer Chris Kilcullen, a 12-year veteran of the force, had pulled alongside the 1998 Buick Skylark driven by Cheryl Kidd, 56, at a red light in Springfield. When Kilcullen, 43, motioned to Kidd to pull over, the woman pulled out a handgun and opened fire, fatally wounding the officer.
April 22, 2011
Technology
Viridian Introduces Weapon-Mounted Video System
The FACT Duty WMC employs a 1080p full-HD digital camera with a microphone and 500 lumen tactical light. The weapon-mounted camera provides a clear view of critical use-of-force events from the end of the firearm, addressing limitations officers can face with body cameras.
April 18, 2019
Weapons
Less-Lethal Options
Law enforcement officers have plenty of less-lethal options to avoid a deadly force encounter, including light, chemical agents, conducted electrical weapons, projectile weapons, and launchable pepper projectiles. Read more in our March feature "Less-Lethal Weapon Options" and make sure to train with your mutual-aid agencies. Photos by Mark W. Clark and Amaury Murgado.
March 5, 2013
Patrol
Lighting The Way
More than 25 years ago I enlisted in the Air Force Reserve as a security policeman. Back then a duty light was the two “D” cell, right angle light. If you were able to track down the straight version, man you were on the cutting edge of light technology. It wasn’t long after I arrived back home to my unit that we got really high tech with the arrival of the Mag Lite. This was like introducing the centerfire cartridge to an infantryman.
May 31, 2006
Weapons
Rapid Force Duty Holsters
Alien Gear Holsters
Alien Gear Holsters' new Rapid Force Duty Holster for law enforcement and the military is built for a fast, intuitive draw; security; and durability.
February 13, 2020
Patrol
TigerLight Awarded GSA Contract
TigerLight was awarded its GSA (General Services Administration) contract for all TigerLight products and most accessories.
November 6, 2007
Patrol
Phoenix Officer Killed in Crash with Alleged Red-Light Runner
The officer's vehicle was struck when a driver ran a red light at the intersection as they headed east, police said.
June 1, 2021
Technology
IACP 2013: Point Blank and Dyneema Develop New Lightweight Body Armor
Point Blank has tested its Alpha Elite model AXIIIA with rounds exceeding 2,000 feet per second. The armor will be available in Point Blank concealed configurations and in Paraclete tactical models.
October 23, 2013
Patrol
Combined Systems Begins Producing Light Incapacitator
The LEDI is a light-based non-lethal device utilizing high-powered, multi-colored LED clusters and complex optical concentrators producing a high level of optical disruption and disorientation in targeted subjects, according to the company.
April 7, 2010
Patrol
Seattle Chooses Veteran, Interim Chief To Lead Force
Diaz has worked in gang and violent crime sections, narcotics, and the Internet crimes against children unit. Before becoming interim chief, Diaz was a deputy chief overseeing the operations bureau.
June 23, 2010
Patrol
Denver's Reimagining Police Task Force Wants to Eliminate Most Traffic Stops
The task force recommended using civilian city employees for enforcing traffic laws and responding to accidents.
May 28, 2021
Weapons
Alien Gear Holsters Announces Rapid Force Duty Holsters for Law Enforcement
The Rapid Force Duty Holster was designed with direct input from active and retired law enforcement officers and military veterans, to address "what real users knew was lacking in conventional police holsters," the company says.
January 13, 2020
Special Units
TigerLight Demonstrated at Beverly Hills Police Department
This week the Beverly Hills Police Department hosted training officers, tactical team leaders and patrol officers for a two-hour demo of the TigerLight non-lethal defense system.
April 10, 2008
Patrol
Minnesota Anti-Police Protesters Block Light Rail Before Vikings Game
The group acknowledged that it chose Sunday to protest because it’s the Vikings’ home opener — a “big money day, so what better day to shut the light rail down and disrupt business as usual,” it said.
September 21, 2015
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