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ACEK9 aids in safeguarding police K9s left in vehicles from heat-related harm.

ACEK9 aids in safeguarding police K9s left in vehicles from heat-related harm.

April 30, 2024

The system rolls down the rear windows during a heat-related event, but the window is covered to keep the K9 contained.

Playing Matchmaker in K-9 Partnerships

Matching handler personalities with the right dog temperament clinches the productivity of these teams.

April 30, 2024

Discover more about matching police dogs and their handlers in the 'K9 Supervisors Manual.'

10 Tips for a Successful TacMed Program

Veteran trauma doctor shares insights on tactical medicine for law enforcement and how agencies can build a TacMed program.

April 5, 2024

Medical training is only one component of a TacMed program, which should be a broad and well-developed plan.

How to Pick the Right K-9 Handler

Choosing the right handler demands a formal process, one that considers a range of factors, including the candidate's use-of-force record and personality traits.

April 4, 2024

A willingness to wear a bite suit to help dogs train is a prerequisite for good handlers.

Operational K-9 Medical Team is delivering training to help first responders treat patrol dogs.

Operational K-9 Medical Team is delivering training to help first responders treat patrol dogs.

April 2, 2024

Operational K9 Medical Team provides practical training for on-site emergency medical treatment for police dogs.

University Circle adds Grace, a community policing dog, to restore trust in the police department.

University Circle adds Grace, a community policing dog, to restore trust in the police department.

April 2, 2024

Grace spends a lot of time in the schools, building trust in police everywhere she goes.

7 Steps to Better K-9 Team Risk Management

Maintain public safety and accountability by appropriately managing and addressing police K-9 use of force.

February 15, 2024

Ken Wallentine, chief of the West Jordan (Utah) Police Department, former Chief of Law Enforcement for the Utah Attorney General, and author of the “K9 Officer's Legal Handbook,” shares how to manage risk and liability for K-9 teams.

Mitigating the Threats of Fentanyl-Related Inner-City Violence

As distributors and dealers make money plying their trade—and potential profits are enormous—they look for new opportunities to expand drug distribution markets, which includes lacing heroin, amphetamines, and cocaine with traces of fentanyl.

February 14, 2024

Typical wax folders containing 2 to 3 grams of heroin and fentanyl in plastic bags as used by addicts.

Removing Risk from K-9 Fentanyl Training

Wyoming Highway Patrol and MakorK9 share how to train K-9s on fentanyl without the risk.

February 13, 2024

Reno, a female black lab paired with Trooper J. T. Dellos, was the first Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 trained to sniff out fentanyl.

Protection for Police Dogs

Brady's K9 Fund aims to provide every working dog in America with a lightweight ballistic vest.

January 25, 2024

Brady's K-9 Fund makes sure police K-9s, such as Wilson, from Cobleskill Police Department in New York, are equipped with protective vests.

Police Launches K-9 Newsletter

Discover vital information for K-9 teams in a new monthly newsletter

January 24, 2024

Keeping University of Colorado Football Fans Safe

College football games necessitate planning for security in the event of criminal or violent acts and law enforcement agencies must know how to prepare for those worst-case scenarios.

September 15, 2023

Dead And Co Colorado Bowl And Stands July 23

The Real Role of School Resource Officers

Having officers on campus is not just about stopping threats or making arrests of juvenile criminals. It's about helping the school's students, staff, and parents.

September 14, 2023

Students participate in a special police academy program at a Los Angeles magnet school. The program helps students prepare for a career in law enforcement.

First Look: Building a Better Police Drone

Brinc's new Lemur 2 is a versatile purpose-built tactical drone that can fly into buildings to quickly gather intelligence and help you communicate with suspects.

September 13, 2023

The Lemur 2 from Brinc is purpose built for tactical operations and is designed to fly indoors. One of the features is a glass breaker on the front of the drone so that it can fly through windows.

First Look: Seeing Through Walls

MaXentric’s Detex Pro radar system can show you the inside of a room before you make entry.

June 29, 2023

The Detex Pro is a compact, ultra-wideband radar system that can show you how many people are behind a wall and whether they are moving.

Editorial: Thoughts on “Walk the Blue Line”

The best-selling book from James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a collection of narratives from individual cops telling stories of what it’s like to wear a badge in contemporary America.

May 31, 2023

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Drones on Patrol

Georgia department uses Drone as First Responder program to reach incident locations quickly and give officers an eye in the sky.

March 10, 2023

The Brookhaven Police Department (GA) became the first in the southeastern United States to launch a Drone as First Responder program.

Giving SROs More Firepower and Tools for School Shooter Response

Chiefs and sheriffs are now providing their school resource officers with long guns, hard armor ballistic protection, and even gun detecting dogs to prevent or minimize the carnage from active shooter attacks.

October 11, 2022

Brevard County, FL, SRO with more tactical uniform and pistol caliber carbine. (Photo: Brevard County SO)

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