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Wayne Parham

Managing Editor

Wayne Parham is Senior Editor at POLICE Magazine and PoliceMag.com and has more than three decades of experience covering public safety and government.

POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips video series graphic featuring a Garmont Tactical Contact Collection duty boot against a police vehicle with flashing lights. Includes “Watch Now” callout for the video series.
Videosby Wayne ParhamJuly 9, 2026

Garmont Tactical Contact Collection: New Duty Boots for Law Enforcement

Choosing the right duty boot can make a significant difference during long shifts. In this video overview, Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, introduces the new Contact Collection, designed specifically for law enforcement professionals seeking comfort, traction, and durability.

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Graphic shows a black police pickup truck driving on a roadway with the headline, “Pickups on Patrol: Understanding the Vehicle Dynamics,” illustrating a feature on pickup truck handling and performance for law enforcement.

Pickups on Patrol: Understanding the Vehicle Dynamics

Pickup trucks are not new to patrol duties, but with the debut of the 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle, they are getting larger and heavier. POLICE reached out to the Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit to learn more about the pickup truck handling, vehicle dynamics, and what officers need to know.

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Close-up of a slim black Streamlight Wedge SL flashlight resting on an olive tactical vest with a black-and-gray American flag patch, its LED illuminated to showcase the compact everyday carry design.
Articlesby Wayne ParhamJune 25, 2026

POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Wedge SL

The Streamlight Wedge SL is a high-performance light for inspection or administrative tasks that features USB-C charging and an output up to 500 lumens in a compact package.

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Promotional graphic for law enforcement training featuring a police vehicle with flashing lights, a humanoid shooting target, and bold text highlighting tools and equipment used for active shooter response training.
Videosby Wayne ParhamJune 18, 2026

Tools for Active Shooter Response Training

What technologies help prepare officers for active shooter response situations? This behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement training explores shot simulators, smart firearms, laser target systems, and the tools used to build safer, more effective training environments.

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Graphic comparing EMS transport options: an ambulance responding with emergency lights versus police officers assisting an injured person into a patrol vehicle. Headline asks whether to wait for EMS or transport immediately, noting the decision depends on the situation.

When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer by Police Vehicle?

Time-sensitive injuries like penetrating trauma mean a wounded officer needs to reach a trauma center as soon as possible, and in some cases, that means transporting by police vehicle rather than waiting for EMS. What are the factors to consider in making that transport decision?

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Promotional graphic for Police Magazine video series episode featuring “Two-Person Dynamic Entry” training. Two tactical officers move through a dark hallway with training pistols, while police lights and bold instructional text dominate the scene.
Videosby Wayne ParhamMay 21, 2026

Two-Officer Tactical Doorway Entry Techniques

Entering a room during active-threat situations requires communication, coordination, and disciplined tactical movement. In this video, trainers from the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association demonstrate critical room entry concepts, including fatal funnel awareness, team coordination, and safe tactical movement.

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Promotional image for Police Magazine video series episode featuring “Muzzle Discipline & Room Entry” training. The image shows a tactical instructor demonstrating firearm handling with police lights and an officer clearing a doorway in the background.
Videosby Wayne ParhamMay 21, 2026

High Compressed Ready Explained | Muzzle Control For Room Entry

In this video, Mike Willis, law enforcement national training and program director for the United States Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, demonstrates the high compressed ready position and discusses muzzle control during room entry.

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Graphic depicting crime prevention, featuring a shadowed hooded figure against a dark city backdrop with police lights and shield imagery. Text reads: “Crime Prevention Through Remote Guarding with Human Intervention.”
Articlesby Wayne ParhamMay 14, 2026

Crime Prevention by Merging Tech with Human Intervention

Elite Interactive Solutions tackles crime prevention with technology and human intervention, working closely with local police to provide insights when a response is needed. The key is to blend the latest in remote video monitoring, artificial intelligence, and a well-trained agent with eyes on the scene.

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Black small medical bag with supplies and a tourniquet at right on a wood table and a large headline at left What Should Be In Your IFAK?

What Should Be in Your IFAK?

What should every officer include in an IFAK? Sydney Vail, M.D., a veteran trauma surgeon and former SWAT surgeon, explains which components are needed and which are not, and stresses training.

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Black background with police card lights and logo for POLICE, with headline in yellow: How are LE Boots Different for Women
Videosby Wayne ParhamApril 9, 2026

How are LE Boots Different for Women?

Boots fit differently for men and women, so how are law enforcement boots for women designed differently from those worn by men? In this video, Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, shares all the details.

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