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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.

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.

10 Tips for Starting a Drone as First Responder Program

Sgt. Dustin Bruzee, UAS/DFR supervisor at the Chula Vista Police Department, shares tips that can help any department that plans to start a Drone as First Responder Program.

The Chula Vista Police Department (CA) was the first agency to create a Drone as First Responder program and now other departments wanting to follow suit often reach out for advice.

Best Practices for Training with Simulators

Simulators are no longer just firearms practice for officers. The provided courses can teach duty to intervene, de-escalation, dealing with mental health calls, even facing infectious diseases, or interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Modern training simulators allow use of red dots and other sight systems.

Point of Law: What the Kobe Bryant Trial Means for Police

“I live in fear every day of being on social media and these (photos) popping up,” Vanessa Bryant testified. “I live in fear of my daughters being on social media and these popping up.”

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