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Wayne Parham

Senior Editor

Wayne Parham is Senior Editor at POLICE Magazine and PoliceMag.com and has more than three decades of experience covering public safety and government.

Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 7, 2022

10 Tips for Field Training Officers

Think of an FTO as a football coach shaping, leading, and preparing a new member of his team. He or she needs to be prepared and bring the right skillset and methods to the table for best training the new recruits.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamDecember 2, 2022

From JFK to Armored Van Assault on HQ, Dallas Police Are Preserving History of the Department

Some items are now on display when you first walk in the door, the true treasures are still hidden in file drawers and archive boxes. From a Jack Ruby business card to the only full-auto 45.-caliber Thompson in the history of the department, one day officers and community alike will be able to get a true glimpse of history.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamNovember 29, 2022

BWC Video Shows OK Officers Being Ambushed While Clearing Trailer

"When the mattress was lifted officers saw suspect Johnson hiding in the storage area armed with a pistol. He aimed the pistol at the officers, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire,” says Capt. Valerie Littlejohn.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamNovember 22, 2022

Folds of Honor Expands Mission to Now Include Fallen First Responder Families

“We actually had kicked around this idea a long time ago and talked about how we both fold the flag the same way and talked about how that different sacrifice is given in different theaters," says Luke Sherman, senior vice president of outreach for Folds of Honor'

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 10, 2022

Forensic Resources: Second-Oldest Statewide Crime Lab in the Country Provides Scientific Expertise

“A lot of things have gone towards automation, the technology has allowed us really to move the field further,” says Cleveland Miles, director of the GBI’s Division of Forensic Sciences. “It allows us to do things efficiently and reliably. And so that's really what is happening for the field across the board, but especially in DNA.”

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 10, 2022

Crime Scene Assistance Just a Phone Call Away in Georgia

Many times, GBI Special Agent Carl D. Murray starts out in old school fashion by first walking into the scene with a notepad and a camera. He admits one local investigator usually greets him at the scene by saying, “Go in there and work your magic.” But the veteran crime scene specialist knows that what he does is not magic

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 8, 2022

Cops Provided a Way to Learn Proper Wildfire Response

The Ready, Set, Go! materials point out the critical role law enforcement plays when an evacuation from a wildfire is needed. Information is provided both in a detailed, yet concise, video as well as a flyer, which IAFC suggests can be kept in patrol cars.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 8, 2022

How Officers Can Stay Safe Around Hazardous Materials

“Just step back and say, ‘this is out of my ballpark.’ Don't rush in, don't get overzealous, don't think you can jump out and do it when you can't,” says Jim Whitfield..

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 4, 2022

GA Police Department Fields Swiftwater Rescue Team

If the water rescue is something that the patrol officer cannot safely perform, Sgt. Andrew Rausch says the best action is to keep an eye on the victim and wait for a swiftwater team, whether fire or police, to arrive.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamOctober 21, 2022

IACP 2022: Technology Reshaping Modern Law Enforcement Response

During IACP 2022 I was fortunate to check out many technologies that drive efficiencies in communication and information management but at the same time target improving officer, and public, safety.

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