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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 Magazine graphic titled “Autism & Missing Persons,” featuring a blue silhouette of a human head with a colorful infinity symbol and the subtitle “Why the first minutes of the search may matter most.”
Digital Cover Features•by Wayne Parham•October 19, 2026

RFK Jr.’s New Autism Missing-Person Initiative & Why the First Minutes of Search Matter

The federal government is building a nationwide framework for autism-related missing-person alerts. For law enforcement, the bigger opportunity may be what happens before the public ever sees one.

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POLICE Magazine graphic featuring a Panasonic Toughbook rugged laptop against a dark urban background, with the headline “Understanding Rugged and Fully Rugged” in bold white and yellow lettering.
Digital Cover Features•by Wayne Parham•October 19, 2026

What Qualifies a Laptop as Rugged or Fully Rugged?

Police officers face a wide range of working conditions that can damage or even destroy a regular consumer laptop. Learn what qualifies a computer as rugged or fully rugged and why those devices are vital for law enforcement.

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Open Benchmade folding knife with a bronze-colored blade, textured dark handle, and braided lanyard resting on weathered wooden boards.
Articles•by Wayne Parham•September 17, 2026

POLICE Product Test: Benchmade Bailout

The Benchmade Bailout is a slim, lightweight carry knife with a deep-ride pocket clip and comes in a variety of blade steels and scales. Here is a detailed review of the Taiga Green Bailout, released earlier this year.

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Streamlight Wedge XT compact rechargeable EDC flashlight with pocket clip and wrist lanyard rests on a weathered wooden tabletop, highlighting its slim profile and rugged design.
Articles•by Wayne Parham•July 23, 2026

POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Wedge XT

Streamlight’s Wedge XT has been around a few years now, but is it a good enough EDC light to convince a ProTac fan to abandon what he has carried for the past five years? Here’s POLICE Magazine’s updated product test on the Wedge XT.

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POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips YouTube thumbnail asking, “What qualifies a device as rugged or fully rugged?” featuring a Panasonic Toughbook laptop on a dark street background.
Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 23, 2026

What Makes a Laptop Rugged or Fully Rugged?

What separates a rugged laptop from a fully rugged one? In this video, two Panasonic Connect experts explain the military testing, IP ratings, durability standards, and real-world features that help law enforcement officers rely on their computers in any environment.

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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.
Videos•by Wayne Parham•July 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 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.
Articles•by Wayne Parham•June 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.
Videos•by Wayne Parham•June 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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