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ProductsNovember 30, 2011

Thermostatic Base-Layer Garments

BlackHawk's Thermostatic Base-Layer Garments are designed to regulate body temperature, wick moisture, dry quickly, and control odor. The Engineered Fit series include long and short-sleeved tops, long bottoms, and boxer briefs.

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Articlesby Tom WetzelNovember 18, 2011

Surviving Foot Patrol

The benefits of foot beats are many and this type of patrol should be a fundamental aspect in any community policing model. But after being directed to an assigned area or neighborhood to walk, an officer and his or her department should have sound strategies in place for how best to accomplish this mission in a safe and productive manner.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 17, 2011

Penn. Community College Graduates Cadet Class

The Harrisburg Area Community College graduated its 100th class of police recruits of 30 men and one woman on Thursday.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2011

60 Troopers Join Kentucky State Police

The 60 new troopers who joined the Kentucky State Police after graduating the academy during a Sunday ceremony bring to 914 the total number of troopers on the force.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 18, 2011

Indiana State Police Use Social Media to Recruit Troopers

The state police has been using Facebook and Twitter to give a behind-the-scenes look at the rigorous training that state police candidates must go through before they're sworn in.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 14, 2011

Indianapolis Police Hiring Plan Would Maintain Current Staffing Level

The funding for the class, which would be the first in two years, has gained approval from a City Council committee. The Indianapolis Metro PD could hire 20 recruits to maintain its current staffing level of 1,632 officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 11, 2011

NYPD's Costs Reach $2 Million on Wall Street Protests

The New York Police Department so far has spent almost $2 million, mostly in overtime costs, to patrol lower Manhattan in recent weeks, as Wall Street protesters gear up for another week.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 7, 2011

NAACP: Increase Black Troopers In N.J.

George Gore, the political action chairman of the NAACP's New Jersey chapter, said the consent decree requires good-faith efforts to recruit blacks, and "they have not lived up to that."

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Photo Galleriesby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2011

Using Vehicles for Concealment and Cover

Every well-trained cop can explain the difference between cover and concealment. Because you may have to use your vehicle for cover or concealment in the heat of a gunfight, you'll want to familiarize yourself with three shooting positions—kneeling, crouching, and not hugging cover—to effectively respond to a threat. After viewing the photos, read the full article, "Cars, Cover, and Concealment."

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 4, 2011

Conn. Rehires 56 Laid-off Troopers

The Connecticut State Police on Monday reversed a decision to lay off 56 rookie troopers, following the retirements of 40 veteran officers.

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