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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 BasichDecember 27, 2018

Firearms Storage 2018

Keep your weapons and more secure with these storage solutions.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichDecember 3, 2018

Flying Cross: External Carrier Compatible Outerwear

How do you create outerwear that protects officers from the elements in all types of precipitation, in both low and high temperatures, and provides access to gear when wearing an external carrier? Flying Cross solved this riddle with its DutyGuard HT Pullover.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichNovember 16, 2018

Winter Wear 2018

Stay warm and comfortable in this apparel made for colder weather.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichNovember 16, 2018

Robots: Remote Control Recon

Technology available to law enforcement agencies has vastly changed how officers conduct operations. And robots are a large part of this advancement.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 9, 2018

LE Software 2018

Make use of these computer programs to help you on the job.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 8, 2018

LE Hardware 2018

Stay connected on duty with this technology built law enforcement tough.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichOctober 5, 2018

General Tire: Getting a Grip

General Tire's G-MAX Justice is designed to perform well during pursuits and to withstand hard use on duty every day, in every environment.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 31, 2018

Mobile Technology 2018

Use these high-tech tools to enhance your capabilities on duty when rolling in your mobile office.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 31, 2018

Drug Detection and Officer Protection

Police need tools to identify unknown substances and to keep those materials from harming them.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichAugust 30, 2018

How to Protect Against Fentanyl Exposure

It's important to know what to look for if you suspect contact with fentanyl. Symptoms of opioid overdose include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat or low blood pressure, and being unresponsive.

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