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Point of Law•by Eric Daigle•March 1, 2023

Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police

“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”

Patrol•by Craig W. Floyd•February 3, 2023

Guest Editorial: Police Are Not Brutal Racists

First, let’s start with something that is indisputable, and no one has said it better than Charleston (SC) Police Chief Luther Reynolds. “There is no department in this country that doesn’t have the room to get better,” he declared.

Vehicle Ops•by Christy Grimes•February 1, 2023

Lessons Learned Managing the Nation’s Largest Police Fleet

If you ask Martinez which “first” he’s most proud of, it’s getting his entire fleet of marked patrol vehicles outfitted with ballistic panels and glass from Hardwire. It came after several NYPD officers were shot and killed while sitting in their patrol vehicles in less than three years.

Weapons•by David Griffith•January 27, 2023

Editorial: Killing America’s Gun Industry

The plaintiffs’ attorneys found a new angle of attack. They went after the company over how it marketed the Bushmaster AR that was used by the killer. They claimed the marketing was crafted to appeal to young men and glorified its capability for violence. The Connecticut Supreme Court bought that argument and ruled 4-3 in 2019 that the plaintiffs could sue

Point of Law•by Kevin R. Madison•January 11, 2023

Factors to Consider Before Using Force to Effect an Arrest

Legally, any use of force by law enforcement must be objectively reasonable, but we should also consider whether it is necessary.

Patrol•by Adam A. Meyers•January 6, 2023

My Downward Spiral and Recovery

After I shot someone on duty, alcohol, drugs, and other self-destructive behaviors nearly killed me…then I sought help.

Technology•by Andy Lister•January 6, 2023

My Technology Can… Perform Searches of Devices in Minutes

Detego’s Field Triage Solution helps investigators reduce digital forensic lab backlogs and find evidence on devices outside of the lab.

Weapons•by Todd Fletcher•January 5, 2023

Building Real-life Shooting Speed and Accuracy

Firearms training for law enforcement officers should include speed and accuracy. Both are critical in a gunfight.

Patrol•by David Griffith•January 4, 2023

POLICE Wear Test: On-Duty with HAIX Side-Zip Boots

Officers wore HAIX side-zips on patrol and other assignments for one to two months and said they would recommend the boots to friends looking to buy new duty footwear.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•January 3, 2023

Dave Smith: No Lessons Learned

In the 1980s and 1990s crime was out of control in this country and our leaders did something about it. Now they have abandoned that mission and crime has come back.

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