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5 Things to Know When Buying Ballistic Helmets

Scott Wyatt, president of Busch Protective USA, says an injury to law enforcement officers will more likely come from someone striking them in the head with a bat, or throwing a brick, or having something fall and hit them in the head during an operation. Europeans introduced blunt trauma testing of helmets back in 2009.

February 17, 2023

Ballistic helmets offer varying degrees of protection and certification, so be sure to know the differences when you are shopping for new ones.

The Infuriating Irony of Protesters' Opposition to 'Cop City' Training Facility

Demands for increased quality and quantity police training will only be successfully met when myopic anti-police politicians, members of the press, and radicalized protesters get out of their own way and let it happen.

February 17, 2023

The Atlanta Police Foundation aims to help fund the construction of an 85-acre public safety training complex on the site of a long-abandoned and derelict city-owned prison complex known as the Old Atlanta Prison Farm in southeast Dekalb County, Georgia.

5 Things to Know When Buying Custom Patches

“Misidentification or lack of identification can cause big issues,” says David Curran, manager of agency sales for CopQuest. “So, whether we have multiple agencies working together or you're doing a covert undercover assignment, being able to identify yourself as law enforcement will help the general public see who you are."

February 14, 2023

Attending ILEETA: A Primer on the World's Premiere Police Training Event

Calling any one of the individual events at ILEETA a "class" is like calling Swan Lake a "dance" or Ride of The Valkyries a "song." The weeklong train-the-trainer conference attracts more than 600 of the best law enforcement trainers in the world.

February 13, 2023

The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Conference and Expo must be experienced to be fully understood. If you're a law enforcement trainer—or aspire to become one—it's practically a 'must.'

What Patrol Officers Should Know About Gang Activity

Richard Valdemar says every officer, especially patrol officers, should keep a notebook. With every contact on the street, ask questions and make notes of the answers given. That allows the officer to, in a sense, create a database of gang activity in the community.

February 10, 2023

Richard Valdemar, a gang detective for more than three decades, says gangs are found everywhere, and they’re not about anybody’s race, culture, or nationality. The veteran investigator says people are led into gangs through criminal activity, drugs, and violence – pointing out those activities are found in every town.

Ohio Train Derailment Highlights Need for Training in HAZMAT Incident Response

Properly trained first responders should be able to at least identify the level of danger within the first few moments of being on scene, and potentially be able to then initiate the best and safest possible course of action to protect people, property, and the natural environment.

February 10, 2023

Law enforcement officers absolutely must have at least some level of training to respond to incidents involving hazardous materials.

AT&T/FirstNet Readies Super Bowl LVII Communications

Inside the stadium, AT&T has deployed more than 2,000 wireless network antennas supported by approximately 12 miles of fiber and power cables. Outside the stadium, 64 outdoor antennas have been installed supported by 15 miles of fiber and power cables.

February 8, 2023

The FirstNet Response Operations Group at AT&T is ready to keep first responders connected

5 Things to Know When Buying Ballistic Shields

Dale Taylor, CEO of Blueridge Armor, estimates about 60% of the shields out there offer protection against handgun rounds while only about 40% are rifle rated. True cost is a factor, with the rifle-rated shields costing more, but weight also comes into play.

February 7, 2023

Ballistic shields come in a variety of sizes, cuts, and NIJ ratings. Agencies navigate several choices when they decide to purchase shields.

In Memphis, an Absence of Training, Accountability, Answers, and Justification

Viewing—and contemplating—the video recording of the deadly incident in Memphis is somewhat reminiscent of the scene in Apocalypse Now depicting Captain Benjamin Willard and Colonel Walter talking about the reason for their meeting in the jungle.

February 3, 2023

Tyre Nichols (left) in a portrait provided by family to the media alongside department portraits of the five Memphis police officers faced with charges of aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct, official oppression, and second-degree murder in his January 2023 death.

Pennsylvania Teens Hope Cadet Academy Leads to Career in Policing

Given today's staffing crisis, it's imperative that the profession not give up on giving interested young people every opportunity to explore policing.

January 27, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Vehicles

“Over the last 20 years, some agencies may have been a little bit cautious about adopting hybrids and electric vehicles. Now we're seeing that there's a lot more willingness to take a look at these things and start adding them to the portfolio,” says Lindsey Bertino.

January 25, 2023

When shopping for patrol vehicles departments have several things to consider.

SHOT Show 2023: A Final Wrap Up

Although we have already covered Industry Day at the Range, day one, day two, and day three of SHOT Show; we still had a few more items we wanted to share with you today.

January 23, 2023

Aero Precision introduced its new line of suppressors.

Using (and/or Avoiding) Legends, Lies, Myths, and Misinformation in Training

There's usefulness in things like Tueller's "21-foot rule" and "Pence's pockets" as teaching tools—as long as the person providing the instruction concedes that the lessons are built on legend.

January 23, 2023

How a College Police Department Uses Augmented Reality for Officer Training

In recent years, many agencies have begun to add to their mix of training tools Virtual Reality (VR) systems and devices. Some believe that the next step in that evolution is the use of Augmented Reality (AR) technology.

January 23, 2023

An officer with the Colorado School of Mines Police Department is seen wearing an Augmented Reality (AR) headset while engaged in a training simulation.

Alleged SBC Incident in Iowa Prompts Call for More Mental Health Training

A call for more training in the aftermath of the shooting death of a suicidal subject is an understandable reaction. The only logical next step, however, is to provide police departments with the resources necessary to fulfill that request.

January 20, 2023

SHOT Show 2023: Day Three Finds

Among the items we checked out today at SHOT Show were armor options, duty ball caps, a sight pusher, and more.

January 19, 2023

XS Sights displayed its new DIY Series Sight Pusher for Glock slides.

SHOT Show 2023: Day Two Discoveries

Today's coverage includes our favorite items from day two of walking the aisles, including suppressors, uniforms, eyewear, and a high-tech crisis negotiator tool.

January 18, 2023

The Raven 2.0 from Armor Express is a modular tactical entry vest with integrated thermal management technology.

SHOT Show 2023: What Caught Our Eyes on Day 1

The 2023 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show opened in Las Vegas today with tens of thousands of square feet of law enforcement booths.

January 17, 2023

The Hellcat Pro from Springfield Armory is a compact pistol chambered in 9mm that offers 15+1 capacity and includes an optic cut on the slide.

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