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Special Units•by Melanie Basich•May 3, 2020

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.

Patrol•by Barry Goodson•May 3, 2020

Spotting Improvised Explosive Devices

The DHS bomb-making materials awareness program teaches officers what to look for to prevent attacks that use homemade bombs.

Technology•by David Griffith•May 3, 2020

Hard Armor Innovations

New materials and new designs are making helmets, plates, and shields lighter and more effective.

Technology•by David Griffith•May 3, 2020

First Look: LETS 2020 is Much More Than a Wire

The new LETS 2020 from Law Enforcement Technologies is a platform for powerful smartphone applications that can covertly record undercover operations, stream footage from drones, facilitate successful crisis negotiations, and provide situational awareness for tactical and investigative teams.

Procedures & Policies•by Melanie Basich•April 27, 2020

FAQ—Best Practices: Coronavirus Concerns for Law Enforcement Leaders

This FAQ includes answers from the presenters given during the live POLICE webinar on coronavirus and law enforcement as well as answers from experts who were kind enough to respond to our requests for answers.

Technology•by David Griffith•April 24, 2020

Closing Cases with Technology

New tools for analyzing images, DNA samples, ballistics, and video are helping agencies speed up the investigative process.

Training•by Pete Ebel•April 24, 2020

Surviving the Ambush Attack

When someone launches a surprise attack against you, your training and your preparation will make the difference.

Point of Law•by Eric Daigle•April 24, 2020

Know the Limits of Your First Amendment Rights

Law enforcement officers can be disciplined for speaking their minds. Here's a primer on how the First Amendment covers and doesn't cover you on the job.

Technology•by Johnny Long•April 24, 2020

MY TECHNOLOGY CAN...Detect Invisible Radiation Threats

Thermo Fisher Scientific's SPRD-ER Personal Radiation Detector quickly finds and identifies gamma radiation to protect officers and the public.

Special Units•by Melanie Basich•April 21, 2020

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.

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