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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.

Articlesby Wayne ParhamDecember 14, 2022

IACP 2022: Report from the Aisles

Attendees at this year’s International Association of Chiefs Of Police exposition saw a wide variety of new products for law enforcement operations and training.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 14, 2022

10 Tips for Felony/High Risk Traffic Stops

“It's a nationwide epidemic in law enforcement, cops at the end of pursuits or situations running up to vehicles. It's the worst thing we could be doing. It's getting people killed,” says Mike Willis. “This has got to stop. This mindset has got to stop. Let's stay back behind cover and do it safer.”

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 12, 2022

5 Things to Know Before Buying VR Training Systems

When police chiefs find it is time to invest in VR training systems, where do they begin? What should they know before they buy?

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamDecember 8, 2022

Hurricane Response: Developing Plan in Advance is Crucial

“After every major storm of the past, I guess going back to Hurricane Andrew, we have made it a point sometime in the six to eight months after the storm to pay a visit to the impacted area, talk to law enforcement, talk to the emergency management directors, and get their honest lessons learned,” says Col. Neil Baxley.

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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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