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Melanie Basich

Managing Editor

Managing Editor Melanie Basich joined POLICE Magazine in 2000 (when her last name was still Hamilton). An award-winning journalist, she has covered such topics as agency budgets, officer suicide, emerging law enforcement technologies, and active shooter tactics. She writes and manages the product section of POLICE.

Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 31, 2019

Looking Back: Tragedy, Invisible Killers, and the Death Penalty

POLICE has covered lessons learned, weapons of mass destruction, and capital punishment.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 31, 2019

What Officers Want in a Duty Knife

All LEOs need a convenient, useful tool they can carry and deploy easily, but some features are more popular than others.

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Newsby Melanie BasichMay 17, 2019

Photojournalist Rides in Police Unity Tour to Honor Fallen Arizona Officer

"It's a life-changing experience," Davis told his colleagues. He says he plans to participate in the event every year he can from now on.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 15, 2019

Explosives Detection and Protection 2019

Identify potential threats and stay out of harm’s way with these devices.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMay 13, 2019

How To Test for Drugs

Presumptive tests allow officers to quickly detect and identify illicit drugs in the field.

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Newsby Melanie BasichMay 8, 2019

FBI: 20% Increase in Officers Feloniously Killed in 2018

The FBI has released its 2018 LEOKA report, detailing the line-of-duty deaths that occurred last year. In 2018, 106 law enforcement officers were reported killed in the line of duty, with a 20% increase in felonious deaths of officers compared to the previous year.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 25, 2019

6 Things to Know About E-Citation

Electronic citation streamlines the ticketing process to benefit law enforcement and the public.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 24, 2019

7 Ways to Stay Safe on Motor Patrol

Arm yourself with the tools and tactics to be at the top of your game while riding your motorcycle on duty. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 8, 2019

Officer Safety Products 2019

Bullets aren’t the only things you need protection from. Here's a selection of products that will keep you safe from other threats.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 2, 2019

Pelican Case: Strong, Light, and Long

Officers' wait for tough lightweight rifle transport is over thanks to Pelican's Air 1745 Long Case.

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