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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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NewsMarch 14, 2024

16 California SWAT Deputies Injured in Training Explosion

The sheriff’s department said on X that the SWAT team was jointly training with the department’s Hazardous Devices Section when the explosion occurred indoors.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMarch 8, 2024

Traits of a Great Firearms Instructor

Training shooters, both new and veteran, can be approached in a variety of ways. Yet, the key to being a better instructor is centered around observation and the use of common language, no shooters’ lingo.

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NewsMarch 7, 2024

North Georgia Deputy Charged by Alligator During K-9 Training

"The alligator, estimated to be between 7 and 9 feet in length, charged at the deputy who was able to run up an embankment and evade the animal," the Hall County Sheriff's Office said.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtMarch 7, 2024

More Effective Exposure Training for K-9 Teams

Veteran K-9 trainer Lt. William Wozniak shares his tips and tricks of the trade.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtMarch 7, 2024

How to Maximize the Benefits of K-9s and Drones

Joint training exercises refine protocols, foster trust, and enhance collaboration between K-9 units and drone operators

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Articlesby Collin SharpMarch 1, 2024

Expanding the Security Ecosystem for School Safety

With an increasing number of states enacting legislation aimed at improving school security, K-12 districts across the country are seeking ways to expand their security infrastructure to protect otherwise vulnerable areas.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2024

Tennessee Police Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Physical Training

As recruit Wisben Antoine's conditioned worsened Friday, Chief Paul Noel made the decision to swear him in as a police officer.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2024

Louisville Firearms Instructor Suspended for Accidentally Shooting Recruit During Training

During the training exercise, a recruit was walking across the room and kept leaving himself open as a target, according to the instructor. He said he wanted to drive home the point that the recruit needed to keep himself covered up.

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NewsJanuary 18, 2024

Police Need to Train for Longer Rifle Shots

According to an investigative report, a police officer paused to ask for permission to shoot instead of taking the shot because it was further away than the 100 yards the officer normally trained to shoot at.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2024

U.S. Police and Fire Championships: A Celebration of Commitment, Camaraderie, and Competition

The annual games draw thousands of athletes from law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and correctional officers, as well as full-time employees (active and retired) at any eligible agency or organization.

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