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Police statistics graphic showing 229 officers shot, 31 killed in line of duty in 2024
NewsSeptember 4, 2025

FOP Reports 229 Officers Shot in 2025, 31 Killed in the Line of Duty

The National Fraternal Order of Police reports a decline in officers shot compared to recent years, but ambush-style attacks remain a major threat.

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Police officer aiming tactical rifle from patrol vehicle with emergency lights
NewsSeptember 4, 2025

Aimpoint Launches Duty RDS MR

Aimpoint’s new Duty RDS MR features a pressure-forged aluminum housing that is submersible to 80 feet and engineered to withstand shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures.

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Police emergency light bar with 'Fatal OIS' video release announcement
NewsSeptember 3, 2025

Video: Phoenix Officer Shoots Man Armed with Hatchet, Knife & Chisel

A Phoenix police officer fatally shot a man advancing on officers with a hatchet and chisel after a less-lethal launcher did not stop the man’s advance.

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Police emergency lights with text about officer-involved shooting incident
NewsSeptember 3, 2025

El Centro PD Releases Video of Fatal OIS

The El Centro Police Department released video of when an officer fatally shot a man who had been reported to have a gun and then pointed the object at the officer. The object was not a gun and appears to be a bicycle seat.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleSeptember 1, 2025

Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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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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NewsAugust 29, 2025

FLEOA Releases Statement on Minnesota School Shooting

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) released a statement supporting the officers who responded to the recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and expressing sympathy for the families of the victims.

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Black tactical LED flashlight with textured grip and bright lens
ArticlesAugust 28, 2025

First Look: The Streamlight ProTac HL-X Flashlight

The ProTac HL-X tactical flashlight is a dual fuel model that can be powered by a rechargeable battery pack or two CR123 disposable batteries. It offers three modes High (1,300 lumens), Low (65 lumens), and Strobe.

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Group of professionals in winter gear examining documents near rocky terrain
Articlesby David GriffithAugust 28, 2025

24 Years on the Police Beat

On Aug. 29, 2025, I retired as editor of POLICE. The following is a personal and professional retrospective on more than two decades of covering your profession and its equipment and technologies.

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ArticlesAugust 28, 2025

Editorial: Final Thoughts

My career at POLICE has come to an end, and I leave you with two comments on tragic incidents in the news and my eternal thanks for reading the magazine.

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