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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.

Newsby David GriffithAugust 17, 2023

Video of ND Officer's Firefight with Man Who Shot 3 Other Officers Released

The video shows Officer Zachary Robinson taking cover behind a civilian vehicle, telling dispatch to “send everyone,” and shooting at the gunman.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 31, 2023

Editorial: Thoughts on “Walk the Blue Line”

The best-selling book from James Patterson and Matt Eversmann is a collection of narratives from individual cops telling stories of what it’s like to wear a badge in contemporary America.

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Newsby David GriffithApril 11, 2023

Louisville Bank Shooter Lay in Wait for Responding Officers

Video shows that the shooter had the tactical advantage of being above the officers in the lobby of the bank. Because of the type of glass on the bank lobby windows, the shooter also had the advantage of being able to see the officers while not being seen

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 15, 2023

How To Use Online Training

An online instructional platform can help agencies reduce training costs, maximize training efficiency, and track the successful completion of training.

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Newsby David GriffithFebruary 6, 2023

PA Officer Killed During Mental Health Call

Allegheny County Police Superintendent Christopher Kerns said the officers were responding to a call about a man experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Videosby David GriffithDecember 15, 2022

The Role of School Police in Critical Incidents

POLICE Magazine Editor David Griffith interviews Rodney Ellis, chief of the Glynn County (GA) Board of Education Police about the need for school agencies, what it takes to lead a school agency, and school police response to active shooters and disasters.

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Newsby David GriffithOctober 18, 2022

Vegas Officer Killed Last Week Was Shot with AK Pistol, Penetrated Vest

Officer Truong Thai, 49, was fatally shot after attempting to gain compliance from the suspect, 24-year-old Tyson Hampton, who was sitting in his car on the street.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithOctober 17, 2022

Police Nationwide Besieged by False School Shooting Calls

Multiple motivations have been posited for the false calls. Some may be pranks. Some may be kids hoping to disrupt their schools. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman raised concerns that the swatting could be testing law enforcement responses to find weaknesses.

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Newsby David GriffithOctober 17, 2022

“Send Everyone”—Wounded CT Officer’s Video Shows Him Shooting Ambush Suspect

Officer Iurato was hit in the leg but managed to “make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser.” He can be heard calling in "Shots fired! Shots fired. Send everyone!" He was clearly in pain.

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Newsby David GriffithOctober 13, 2022

2 CT Officers Killed, 1 Seriously Wounded in Ambush

Responding Bristol officers were fired on by the suspect outside of the residence.

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