Wayne Parham

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

Initial Results Released from MSP 2024 Police Vehicle Testing

The 2024 pursuit-rated vehicles--all pickup trucks or SUVs, including two battery electric models the Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD and Ford Mustang Mach-E--were put through their paces.

October 27, 2023

The Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD is General Motors' first battery electric pursuit-rated vehicle. In the Michigan State Police testing it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5.17 seconds.

Officer Safety Considerations Related to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

As more alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles hit the road, police and other first responders need to understand that they are no more dangerous than conventional vehicles. However, there are certain safety considerations every cop should know.

June 26, 2023

Police officers need to be aware of several special safety-related considerations when dealing with alternative-fuel vehicles.

Marshals Target Crime in Las Vegas Tourism Corridors

The City of Las Vegas has increased its efforts to target crime in tourist corridors and improve people’s perceptions. First, a special operation was rolled out last fall, then the city launched its Flex Team comprised of deputy marshals earlier this year

June 20, 2023

Members of the Flex Team are shown at Freemont Street, one of three primary tourist areas within the city.

POLICE Product Test: Streamlight's New LE Lights and 5.11 Boots

I couldn't wait to spend some time with these new products that were showcased at SHOT 2023.

June 13, 2023

Streamlight's Protac 2.0, bottom, and Stinger Color-Rite are drastically different lights but both deliver nicely on expectations.

Garmont Working to Grow LE Market Presence

Garmont Tactical has found wide acceptance by military boot buyers, but now the company is trying to better respond to the needs of police officers. Many cops now are not fans of 8-inch boots, so Garmont is adapting.

June 9, 2023

Garmont's T4 Groove G-Dry gives officers a waterproof option in a 4-inch boot.

10 Tips for Responding to Mental Health Crisis Calls

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is a model for other agencies that want to learn about crisis intervention and mental health crisis response. Sgt. Jose Gomez shares the story of their programs and provides 10 tips for mental health crisis call response

June 2, 2023

The Harris County Sheriff's Office works closely with clinicians in responding to mental health crisis calls.

5 Things to Know When Buying Concealed Carry or Off-Duty Holsters

Mike Barham, of Galco Holsters, shares five important considerations to keep in mind when you buy off-duty concealed or plain-clothes carry holsters.

May 22, 2023

A quality off-duty carry holster should enable an easy draw but also provide retention.

10 Tips for Reviewing Use-of-Force Reports

While the burden of accurately reporting use-of-force situations is on an individual deputy or officer, the person reviewing those reports shares in the responsibility of making sure the reporting is done properly, with clear details included.

May 10, 2023

10 Tips for Securing a Crime Scene

Arriving officers securing a crime scene is vital to preservation of evidence, so here are 10 tips from a veteran crime scene specialist.

April 28, 2023

Evidence is crucial to an investigation and prosecution, so here are 10 tips to make sure first arriving officers best secure the crime scene.

5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Rain Gear

What do you need to know when buying rain gear for your officers? Anna Yerton, of WaterShed, provides details of what you should consider when researching what gear to purchase.

April 20, 2023

Motorcycle officers as well as regular patrol officers benefit from having quality rain gear.

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