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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 GriffithApril 7, 2017

The Liability Plague

With the money they lose to lawsuits law enforcement agencies could hire more officers, field better equipment, and offer more comprehensive training.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 10, 2017

Less-Lethal: Making Impact

The pressure on American law enforcement agencies to field tools that can subdue dangerous armed and unarmed individuals without using deadly force has never been greater than today. The answer according to many experts is less-lethal weapons that can be fired from a distance and effect subjects with blunt force or chemical irritant or both.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 10, 2017

Police Supporters

The prevailing wisdom in this country is that the people have turned against the police. Statistically and anecdotally, there is evidence that the prevailing wisdom is wrong.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 10, 2017

Mobile Pro Systems: Remote Connection

The Commander 3400 mobile trailer from Mobile Pro Systems can help solve many of the communications issues and video surveillance needs encountered by contemporary American law enforcement agencies.

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Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 8, 2017

Smart Phone Apps: Extra Features

Today we throw around the term "smartphone" with emphasis on the "phone" part of the word. But our real attention should be paid to the "smart." The processing power of these devices and their capabilities go far beyond cellular telephony. And manufacturers of law enforcement technology products have taken notice.

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Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 8, 2017

North Hollywood Shootout: Baptism of Fire

The officers returned fire under a hail of withering fire. The cars they were using for cover were being riddled. Officer Zboravan pumped out 12-gauge buck shot at Phillips; he knew he was hitting him.

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Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 7, 2017

Portable Rifle Protection

Baker Ballistics has a new portable rifle protection system that offers multi-hit protection from armor-piercing rifle bullets.

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Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 6, 2017

Placing the Blame

There are probably no easy solutions to the problem of violent crime in America, but the fact that we can't keep the bad guys in jail, or even under close watch after we let them out, is a major problem.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithJanuary 17, 2017

SHOT Show 2017: First Impressions from Industry Day

Industry Day at the Range has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception last decade. The event has become something of a SHOT Show in miniature. Yesterday’s Industry Day involved more than 100 exhibitors of rifles, pistols, shotguns, gear, apparel, and even archery equipment.

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 15, 2017

Firearms 2017

POLICE offers this preview of what firearms will be introduced or promoted by their manufacturers at the 2017 SHOT Show.

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