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David Griffith

Editor

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.

Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 13, 2025

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.

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Newsby David GriffithDecember 16, 2024

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.

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Newsby David GriffithNovember 22, 2024

Florida Sheriff Releases Names of 2 Deputies Killed in Accident

The fallen deputies have been identified as Corporal Luis Paez and Deputy Ralph “Butch” Waller.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 23, 2024

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.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 9, 2024

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.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 26, 2024

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.

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Newsby David GriffithJuly 11, 2024

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.

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Articlesby David GriffithJuly 3, 2024

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.

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Articlesby David GriffithJune 28, 2024

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.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 2, 2024

POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Speedlocker

Streamlight’s new firearm and gear storage and security solution is portable, compact, rugged, secure, and easy-to-use.

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