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ProductsAugust 20, 2013

Black Label Tactical Pants, Shirts and Polo

Browning has added an extensive line of tactical shirts and pants to their line of Black Label products for 2013. The Black Label Performance T-Shirts are made of polyester knit fabric with moisture-wicking properties.

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Articlesby POLICE Magazine StaffAugust 18, 2013

ATF's Tactical Medic Program

ATF tactical medics operate as a special agent EMTs with a life-saving skill set. They can perform classic trauma-care functions such as CPR, bandaging, splinting, applying oxygen, and spinal immobilization. They also utilize advanced skills.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2013

Conn. SWAT Challenge Features Lenco BearCat

The 2013 Connecticut SWAT Challenge will feature Lenco's BearCat G3 armored vehicle at the tactical competition scheduled for Aug. 20-22 and hosted by the West Hartford Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 15, 2013

N.J. Law Makes It Illegal to Threaten Police Dogs

New Jersey's Gov. Chris Christie signed into law a bill that makes it a crime to threaten a police K-9 being used by a law enforcement agency.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2013

'Animal House' Fraternity Criticized for Bloods and Crips Party

The Dartmouth College fraternity that inspired "Animal House" is in hot water for co-hosting a "Bloods and Crips" party with a sorority this summer.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 14, 2013

La. State Police Kill Bank Hostage-Taker

The Louisiana State Police entered a rural St. Joseph bank late Tuesday and shot and killed a mentally ill suspect who had taken three people hostage earlier in the day.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 12, 2013

Whitey Bulger Convicted of Murders, Racketeering

Whitey Bulger was convicted Monday of racketeering and conspiracy by a Boston jury that found he committed 11 murders and a raft other crimes as an iron-fisted crime boss.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoAugust 12, 2013

Bringing Back Bicycle Patrol

The main advantage of using a police bicycle is stealth. Everyone is looking out for sirens in the distance and preparing for police cruisers to roll up. However, unless the bad guys are covering all access points with lookouts, the police bicycle can sneak in through what would ordinarily be considered inaccessible vehicle entry points.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleAugust 11, 2013

Shots Fired: Jackson County, Kansas 02/18/2000

No sooner were the words out of Schoen's mouth than he observed the shooter coming down the ladder in front of the house and walking toward his patrol car. He heard his K-9, "Falco," barking at the man from his back seat kennel.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 9, 2013

Honeywell Safety Products Introduces Uvex XMF Tactical Goggle

The Uvex XMF tactical goggle is designed with advanced optics and comfort features for law enforcement officer’s protection.

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