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
Op-Ed: Kamala Harris and the Police
In my opinion, if Kamala Harris is the next president, law enforcement should expect a lot of changing and contradictory positions on funding, federal lawsuits, and support for police.
August 23, 2024
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Patrol
First Look: Adding AI to Radio Mics
Pryme’s NoiseMaster radio accessories use Active Intelligence Noise Canceling to make it easier to communicate in noisy environments.
August 9, 2024
Pryme's SPM-NM10 Lapel/Surveillance Kit features a tangle-resistant fiber cable.
Special Units
10 Tips for Effective VIP Protection Operations
Dignitary protection can be challenging for local law enforcement agencies and often requires coordinating with federal and state agencies.
July 26, 2024
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Patrol
Texas Detective Ambushed and Killed During Search for Assault Suspect
Deputy Fernando Esqueda, a detective with the Sheriff’s Office, was working a looting suppression detail in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl when he and his team responded to an assault at a Houston Little Caesars restaurant.
July 11, 2024
Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed Wednesday night while searching for a suspect who assaulted an employee at a Houston Little Caesars.
Patrol
Editorial: Shutting Down the Sideshows
The latest evolution of street racing is a danger to the public and to law enforcement, and the participants and spectators need to be prosecuted.
July 3, 2024
Camaro seized at a sideshow by Oakland Police and featured in video intended to deter such illegal events.
Training
10 Tips for Better De-Escalation Training
Knowing how to defuse a situation without force is essential for effective policing. It can prevent injury to officers, the public, and the subject.
June 28, 2024
Wearing the proper protection is critical to officer and role player safety when using marking rounds in training scenarios.
Weapons
POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Speedlocker
Streamlight’s new firearm and gear storage and security solution is portable, compact, rugged, secure, and easy-to-use.
May 2, 2024
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Special Units
3 Officers Killed, 5 Wounded Serving Warrant in Charlotte
Chief Jonathan Jennings called the incident the worst shooting involving Charlotte-Mecklenburg officers in the 32 years he has served with the department. “It’s an absolute tragic day for the city of Charlotte and the profession of law enforcement.”
April 29, 2024
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Jonathan Jennings responds to press questions about the killing of three law enforcement officers on April 29, 2024.
Patrol
POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Wedge XT EDC Flashlight
The newest Streamlight Wedge everyday carry light has a programmable tail cap switch for easier use with handguns and a low setting for longer runtime.
April 18, 2024
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Training
The Value of VR Training
Virtual reality simulation is the newest trend in law enforcement training. And if your agency wants to get the most from the technology, it’s important to know its strengths and weaknesses.
April 5, 2024
MILO VR allows officers to use a variety of replica force tools up to and including firearms.
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