Articles

Patrol•by Adam Doran•August 8, 2018

The Growing Gap in Pension Funding

Government retirement programs may not be as safe as you think. Here's what you can do to protect your future.

A wide variety of extremely effective long guns can be concealed in an easy-to-carry pack, including short-barreled rifles, carbines with folding stocks, and pistol caliber submachine guns and carbines. (Photo: Brian Marshall)

Weapons•by Brian Marshall•August 8, 2018

Discreetly Carrying Long Guns in Public

Many Americans get alarmed and even angry when they see officers equipped with rifles or submachine guns at events, so you need methods for covertly carrying them.

Technology•by Paul Pawela•August 8, 2018

Matching Night Vision Gear to Your Mission

The experience of law enforcement agencies proves the benefits of having different night vision tools in the field.

Special Units•by W. Thomas Smith Jr.•August 8, 2018

The Evolution of SWAT Operator Selection

The SWAT candidate assessment process at a South Carolina agency shows how tactical teams are looking for more than just extreme athletes and great shots.

Special Units•by David Griffith•August 8, 2018

Improving SWAT Operations

Experts say the chance for positive outcomes during tactical team callouts will increase with better selection of team members, organization of teams, training of operators and commanders; and with more effective use of equipment and technology.