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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 GriffithMay 7, 2018

The Latest Duty Pistols

Four of the world's largest gunmakers are competing to provide American law enforcement with the next great service weapon.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 3, 2018

A Blueprint for Making Better Armor

The National Institute of Justice has proposed a much-needed revision to the terminology and testing procedures used for certifying vests and hard plates.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 2, 2018

Pray for the Portland Police

Oregon's largest city is a locus of anti-police sentiment and calls for de-policing, which makes it an extremely difficult place to wear a badge.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 16, 2018

My Memories of R. Lee Ermey

It was at the SOG booth in 2010 that I had the opportunity to interview "Gunny." We talked about his product endorsements, how he went from the Marines to standup comedy, what it was like working with Stanley Kubrick, his work hosting the History Channel's "Mail Call," and his love-hate relationship with watermelons.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 13, 2018

Gun Control, "Assault Weapons," and School Safety

Law enforcement officers are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and do not support measures to prohibit sales of "assault weapons" and "high-capacity" magazines to the public.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 6, 2018

POLICE Readers Overwhelmingly Support Right to Bear "Assault Weapons"

Slightly more than 50% of respondents in our survey said 18-year-olds should be legally permitted to buy firearms. About 42% of respondents would like to see 21 as the minimum age for firearm purchase.

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Articlesby David GriffithApril 3, 2018

12 Things You Need to Know About LPR

License plate recognition is one of the most effective but most misunderstood crime prevention tools available to law enforcement.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 30, 2018

Alien Gear: The Modular Holster

The ShapeShift Modular Holster System from Alien Gear is just that, a system. The ShapeShift starter kit comes with all the parts necessary to make four holster configurations.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 30, 2018

LE Victories: Score 2 for the Good Guys

Last month the good guys in law enforcement scored two major victories in the war against evil, proving the good guys don't always lose.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 2, 2018

Free Law Enforcement Training

Here's a look at four programs that offer high-quality training for free (or extremely low cost) to sworn officers.

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