David Griffith

David Griffith 2017

David Griffith has been editor of POLICE Magazine since December 2001. He brings more than 40 years of experience on magazines and newspapers to POLICE. A Maggie award-winning journalist, his byline has appeared on hundreds of articles in POLICE and other national magazines.

From David Griffith
Patrol
Editorial: Braving the Flames
It takes great courage to rush into a structure fire with bunker gear and oxygen, it takes even more to do it dressed only in a police patrol uniform. But many officers have done it.
June 18, 2025
Patrol
Crowd Braves Rain to Honor Fallen Officers at Annual Police Week Vigil
The most moving speech was from NLEOMF Board member Lori Sharpe Day who told the story of her daughter who is a student at Florida State University. In April with an active shooter on campus, her daughter texted her to alert her to the situation.
May 14, 2025
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, Connie Moyer of Concerns of Police Survivors, and National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Bill Alexander light the first candle at the 2025 Candlelight Vigil.
Investigations
Florida Deputies Thwart Mass Shooting, Possible Ambushes of Police After FBI Tip
The search of the man’s residence yielded 18 firearms, body armor, rifle plates, a helmet, and 12,000 rounds of ammunition. The deputies found he had a full Class B Palm Beach County SO uniform and gear.
May 1, 2025
Photo showing some of the gear and weapons found in Damien Allen's residence.
Patrol
8 Shot on Florida State University Campus, Wounded Suspect in Custody
The suspect was shot and wounded by Florida State University Police who arrived immediately on the scene. He was taken into custody and is hospitalized. No officers were injured.
April 17, 2025
Special Units
Northern California SWAT Officer Killed During Warrant Operation
Officer Osmar Rodarte’s team served a warrant on a house in Olivehurst and made entry around 7:50 a.m. Inside, they exchanged fire with a suspect and Rodarte was mortally wounded.
March 27, 2025
Marysville, California, Police Officer Osmar Rodarte was shot and killed Wednesday during a warrant operation.
Patrol
Video: Indiana Officer Under Fire During Pursuit Shoots Back Through Own Windshield
The suspect eventually stopped his vehicle, and the gunfight continued. Another Lawrence officer and Indianapolis officers also joined the fight.
March 26, 2025
A Lawrence, Indiana, Police officer fires a rifle through his own windshield during a vehicle pursuit where the suspect opened fire on him.
Patrol
Video: Southern California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Fatal OIS on Pier
The suspect drove his vehicle onto the pier, which is a no drive zone. Police vehicles followed him to the end of the pier and parked.
March 11, 2025
Still image from Orange County Sheriff's Department helicopter camera showing Santa Ana officers and suspect on Newport Beach Pier.
Patrol
Video: Salt Lake City Officer Fatally Shoots Man Claiming to be Citizen Auditor, Officer Injured
During the stop, a man identified by police as 32-year-old Chandler Grillone, approached the officer’s vehicle while the officer was checking the pickup driver’s information. The officer sprang out of his vehicle and asked Grillone what he was doing.
January 27, 2025
The man identified by police as Chandler Grillone jumped into the back of a pickup truck after the officer ordered him onto the ground.
Patrol
POLICE Product Test: Streamlight’s ProTac HL 6 Flashlight
On high, the ProTac HL 6’s 5,300 lumens turns night into day for hundreds of yards. On low, you can easily search a backyard.
January 13, 2025
The Streamlight ProTac HL 6 is powered by two Streamlight SL-B48 lithium ion USB-C rechargeable batteries.
Patrol
Wisconsin Shooter Kills 2, Injures 7 at Christian School
The chief said the police department's medical team left training immediately and responded to the school. They worked with fire department medical personnel to render aid and get the seven patients transported to local hospitals.
December 16, 2024
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