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David Griffith

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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.

Articles•by David Griffith•June 29, 2019

The Latest Law Enforcement Software 2019

Developers are producing a wide variety of useful police software solutions for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

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Articles•by David Griffith•June 28, 2019

POLICE Survey: How Would You Make Schools Safer?

We asked our readers what they would do to prevent school shootings and improve law enforcement response to such incidents, and we got a lot of interesting answers.

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Articles•by David Griffith•June 14, 2019

Controversial Legislation: The California Compromise

Golden State politicians wanted to make "necessary" the standard for police to use deadly force, but they settled for "reasonable."

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News•by David Griffith•June 12, 2019

Video: Comedian Jon Stewart Blasts Congress Over Treatment of Sick and Dying 9/11 Heroes

One of the 9/11 first responders who attended the hearing was retired NYPD Det. Luis Alvarez. The cancer-stricken bomb tech told the representatives that he would be returning to New York after the hearing for his 69th round of chemotherapy. "I should not be here with you, but you made me come," he said.

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News•by David Griffith•June 10, 2019

Instagram Video of CA Officers Detaining Suspect Raises Claims of "Excessive Force"

Police say the suspects argued with employees at the gas station/convenience store about returning a purchase. The incident reportedly progressed into a strong arm robbery and an assault on a cashier. Another employee was reportedly hit in the face by a trash can thrown by one of the suspects.

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News•by David Griffith•June 3, 2019

Video: Gunfight Between Officers and VA Beach Gunman Lasted More Than 10 Minutes

Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera said the gunman opened fire on four of his officers immediately after they made contact with him on the second floor of the building and the exchange of fire between officers and the suspect was "double-digit minutes" long.

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Articles•by David Griffith•May 30, 2019

Armoring Your Rolling Office

Officers are getting shot and killed in their cars and SUVs. Vehicle armor manufacturers and their law enforcement agency customers are hoping to make that a thing of the past.

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News•by David Griffith•May 15, 2019

Video: Trump Praises Courage of Fallen at Police Week Ceremony

Trump closed out his speech, saying: "Your loved ones were the finest and the bravest. They did not run. They did not hide. They answered the call."

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News•by David Griffith•May 7, 2019

Suspect Captured in Murder of MS Officer

Atkinson was brought back to Biloxi Police headquarters by Gulfport Police. As he was taken out of the back of a patrol car by two officers, Atkinson smiled broadly.

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Articles•by David Griffith•May 6, 2019

K2 Solutions: Bomb Dog Training in a Box

K2 Solutions' new Canine Scent Kit helps handlers and agencies maintain the capabilities of their bomb dogs.

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