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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 ParhamJune 9, 2023

Garmont Working to Grow LE Market Presence

Garmont Tactical has found wide acceptance by military boot buyers, but now the company is trying to better respond to the needs of police officers. Many cops now are not fans of 8-inch boots, so Garmont is adapting.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamJune 2, 2023

10 Tips for Responding to Mental Health Crisis Calls

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is a model for other agencies that want to learn about crisis intervention and mental health crisis response. Sgt. Jose Gomez shares the story of their programs and provides 10 tips for mental health crisis call response

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamMay 22, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Concealed-Carry or Off-Duty Holsters

Mike Barham, of Galco Holsters, shares five important considerations to keep in mind when you buy off-duty concealed or plain-clothes carry holsters.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 28, 2023

10 Tips for Securing a Crime Scene

Arriving officers securing a crime scene is vital to preservation of evidence, so here are 10 tips from a veteran crime scene specialist.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 20, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Rain Gear

What do you need to know when buying rain gear for your officers? Anna Yerton, of WaterShed, provides details of what you should consider when researching what gear to purchase.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 14, 2023

5 Things to Know When Selecting a Crash Reporting Partner

How does all this benefit an officer? He or she can now clear the stop faster because information can be incorporated into reports more quickly by using tools like barcode scanning to import driver license information or the ability to run a license plate

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Newsby Wayne ParhamApril 12, 2023

NC Chief asks City Council to Cut Sworn Positions to Boost Officer Pay

Greensboro (NC) Police Chief John Thompson wants the city council to reduce his number of sworn officers and use the funds to better pay his existing officers and improve recruitment chances.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 11, 2023

10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol

International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 11, 2023

10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol

International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamApril 7, 2023

10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession

Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.

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