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Jury Recommends Death for Killer of Alabama Officer

A St. Clair County jury on Thursday convicted 31-year-old Tapero Carleone Johnson of capital murder. On Friday, that same jury recommended Johnson be sentenced to death.

Sgt. Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department at a motel in 2020. His killer faces a possible death penalty.

FL Sheriff Asks State Wildlife Agency for Help with Bears

"Bear management is not my day job," Sheriff A.J. "Tony" Smith said in a Facebook video. "Something needs to be done. I'm not a bear biologist..."

Franklin County, FL, Sheriff A.J. 'Tony' Smith says his office has received more than 40 calls about bears in the last year. 'Bear management is not my day job,' he complained on Facebook, calling for state help.

SC Trooper Helps Motorist by Pulling Snake from Car

“She was having a rough day, that’s for sure,” Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure said. “I felt bad for the lady because she wanted to burn the car.”

South Carolina Highway Patrol Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure and Mary Alice Simmons with king snake the trooper pulled from Simmons' car.

Preventing Heat Injury in Police K9s

In the relentless heat of summer and even early fall in some parts of the country, officers face the important task of protecting their K-9 partners while working in sweltering temperatures. Recognizing changes in a dog’s behavior is the key.

The key to keeping police dogs safe from heat stress is the handler's ability to spot a change in behavior.

Officer Safety Considerations Related to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

As more alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles hit the road, police and other first responders need to understand that they are no more dangerous than conventional vehicles. However, there are certain safety considerations every cop should know.

Police officers need to be aware of several special safety-related considerations when dealing with alternative-fuel vehicles.

5 Things to Know When Buying Concealed Carry or Off-Duty Holsters

Mike Barham, of Galco Holsters, shares five important considerations to keep in mind when you buy off-duty concealed or plain-clothes carry holsters.

A quality off-duty carry holster should enable an easy draw but also provide retention.

10 Tips for Reviewing Use-of-Force Reports

While the burden of accurately reporting use-of-force situations is on an individual deputy or officer, the person reviewing those reports shares in the responsibility of making sure the reporting is done properly, with clear details included.

10 Tips for Securing a Crime Scene

Arriving officers securing a crime scene is vital to preservation of evidence, so here are 10 tips from a veteran crime scene specialist.

Evidence is crucial to an investigation and prosecution, so here are 10 tips to make sure first arriving officers best secure the crime scene.

10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol

International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.

An officer speaks with a member of the community while on bike patrol. Community engagement is a large part of what bike officers do.

10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession

Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.

Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, is shown with Lt. Teresa McCollom, left, and Deputy Chief Allie Clements, right.

5 Things to Know When Buying Hard Rifle Cases

Rifle cases come in many forms, but hard cases may offer the ultimate protection. What features do you need to consider when shopping for a new case?

A hard case can provide reliable protection for law enforcement rifles and keep optics and other accessories safe.

Streamlight's Greatest Hits

Streamlight, Inc., this year observes its 50th anniversary so POLICE Magazine asked the Streamlight team to provide their greatest hits products for law enforcement over the life of the company. Here are the 10 greatest hits.

The ProTac Rail Mount HL-X offers the latest in illumination technology for rifles, carbines, and sub-machine guns.

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