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Point of Lawby Eric DaigleApril 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.

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Technologyby Johnny LongApril 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.

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Special Unitsby Melanie BasichApril 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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Investigationsby Melanie BasichApril 17, 2020

Closing Cases with New Investigative Technologies

New tools help detectives collect, analyze, and share information to clear caseloads more quickly and efficiently.

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Commandby Staff WriterApril 17, 2020

Exclusive POLICE Leadership Survey: How Agencies are Coping with Coronavirus

What we discovered from the responses is that administrators, commanders, and supervisors are desperately trying to keep their troops safe and their agencies operational during the crisis. They are also looking forward to the end of the crisis, but are concerned about their agencies moving forward.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichApril 6, 2020

HAAS Alert: Collision Prevention System

HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud notifies drivers in advance of nearby emergency vehicles to prevent crashes.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichMarch 31, 2020

Looking Back: Less-Lethal, Qualification Courses, and Earthquakes

In past March issues, POLICE has covered less-lethal solutions, firearms training, and response to the 1989 San Francisco Bay Area earthquake. Here's a look at the pages of POLICE 10, 20, and 30 years ago.

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Patrolby Dave SmithMarch 30, 2020

Dave Smith: Who is That?

If you don't recognize the out-of-shape version of yourself in the mirror, it's time to make some changes to improve your health.

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Point of Lawby Eric DaigleMarch 27, 2020

Using Electronic Control Weapons

Your agency's policy needs to specify in what situations ECWs can be used and the responsibilities of officers for gathering evidence after use.

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Trainingby David GriffithMarch 25, 2020

How New Technologies are Changing Simulator Training

Training simulator features like 4K, augmented reality, virtual reality, and WiFi connected screens are paving the way for the next generation of scenario-based instruction.

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