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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.

Black tactical boot with rugged sole standing on gray stones and gravel
Newsby Wayne ParhamSeptember 8, 2025

Garmont Tactical Increases Focus on LE & Women’s Boots

In 2025 and 2026, Garmont Tactical is increasing its focus on developing its law enforcement line of boots. In addition, Garmont is also focusing on designing boots specifically to fit women.

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Police officer crouching behind vehicle, holding rifle in tactical stance
Articlesby Wayne ParhamAugust 29, 2025

Using Patrol Vehicles for Cover

While a patrol vehicle offers some cover protection when taking fire, remain mobile and don’t stick to one piece of cover indefinitely. Dustin Mowery, of Team Wendy, shares what he teaches about using vehicles as cover.

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Pennsylvania State Police officer speaking at podium with official seal behind
Newsby Wayne ParhamAugust 8, 2025

2 Pennsylvania Troopers Shot in Ambush

Two Pennsylvania troopers were ambushed by a man with a rifle Thursday. Each trooper sustained two gunshot wounds, and one, despite being shot, applied two tourniquets to his wounded fellow trooper.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMay 30, 2025

Launching Police Drone Programs

Launching a law enforcement drone program is more than simply buying a drone; there are Federal Aviation Administration regulations, officers need training, and it takes planning.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamMarch 21, 2025

MA Police Save Man from Water Using Rescue Device Named After Fallen Officer

Worchester Officer Enmanuel Familia lost his life trying to rescue a teen from drowning in 2021, and his family started a foundation to provide rescue floatation devices to officers. One of those, a Manny Tube, was used by police this week in Shrewsbury.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamDecember 20, 2024

Are Electric Patrol Vehicles Ready for Duty?

Typically, battery-electric police vehicles are mostly, at this point, used as administrative vehicles. What will it take for departments to deploy them as patrol units?

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamAugust 9, 2024

School Resource Officers after Uvalde

School resource officers build relationships with students, preventing campus crime, and try to keep schools safer. They also have to be ready to respond without delay when a school shooter opens fire. What has changed since Uvalde?

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamJuly 19, 2024

Preventing Heat Injury in Police K-9s

In the relentless heat of summer and even early fall in some parts of the country, officers face the important task of protecting their K-9 partners while working in sweltering temperatures. Recognizing changes in a dog’s behavior is the key.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamJuly 12, 2024

TX Agencies Rally to Support Houston Area After Hurricane

The State of Texas crafted a plan where law enforcement agencies can send officers to help cities in a disaster zone and the state covers the costs. One hundred officers have arrived to assist in Houston following Hurricane Beryl.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamApril 5, 2024

10 Tips for a Successful TacMed Program

Veteran trauma doctor shares insights on tactical medicine for law enforcement and how agencies can build a TacMed program.

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