POLICE Technology Experience

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Video: Officer Crawls Across Ladder to Rescue Family from Floodwaters

When floodwaters overturned a vehicle in rural New Mexico, Officer Walker Eby risked his life—crawling over raging currents on a ladder—to rescue a woman, her child, and their dog.

Video shows District 12 Officer Walker Eby crosses a ladder over rushing floodwaters to rescue a stranded woman, child, and dog in Grant County, New Mexico.

Video: Phoenix Officer Shoots Man Armed with Hatchet, Knife & Chisel

A Phoenix police officer fatally shot a man advancing on officers with a hatchet and chisel after a less-lethal launcher did not stop the man’s advance.

A man brandishing a hatchet and a chisel advanced on officers before being fatally shot by an officer armed with a patrol rifle.

El Centro PD Releases Video of Fatal OIS

The El Centro Police Department released video of when an officer fatally shot a man who had been reported to have a gun and then pointed the object at the officer. The object was not a gun and appears to be a bicycle seat.

Video released by the El Centro Police Department shows a man, who had been reported to be armed, holding what appeared to be a gun. He was shot after pointing the object at an officer.

Point of Law: The Limits of Electronic Searches

Can an individual be prosecuted for despicable criminal conduct based on evidence obtained in violation of the United States Constitution? Ultimately, the Ninth Circuit judges wrote, “In the circumstances of this case (United States v. Holcomb, 23-469 (9th Cir. 2025)), respect for the Constitution and the rule of law requires an answer of “no.”

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Using Patrol Vehicles for Cover

While a patrol vehicle offers some cover protection when taking fire, remain mobile and don’t stick to one piece of cover indefinitely. Dustin Mowery, of Team Wendy, shares what he teaches about using vehicles as cover.

When using a vehicle for cover, allow space between yourself and the cover to maintain your mobility.

FLEOA Releases Statement on Minnesota School Shooting

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) released a statement supporting the officers who responded to the recent mass shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and expressing sympathy for the families of the victims.

FLEOA issued a statement related to the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and in support of local and federal officers.

Ahmedabad, India, to Host 2029 World Police & Fire Games

Birmingham, Alabama, hosted the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, and Ahmedabad, India, has been announced as the host city for 2029.

Ahmedabad, India, will host the 2029 World Fire & Police Games. This year, the games were held in Birmingham, Alabama.

First Look: The Streamlight ProTac HL-X Flashlight

The ProTac HL-X tactical flashlight is a dual fuel model that can be powered by a rechargeable battery pack or two CR123 disposable batteries. It offers three modes High (1,300 lumens), Low (65 lumens), and Strobe.

24 Years on the Police Beat

On Aug. 29, 2025, I retired as editor of POLICE. The following is a personal and professional retrospective on more than two decades of covering your profession and its equipment and technologies.

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First Look: Speed Controller

LifeSafer’s Intelligent Speed Assistance system can shut down a stolen police vehicle so that it can be recovered without a high-speed pursuit.

LifeSafer Intelligent Speed Assistance system installed in a vehicle.

Editorial: Final Thoughts

My career at POLICE has come to an end, and I leave you with two comments on tragic incidents in the news and my eternal thanks for reading the magazine.

Dave Smith: Pay Attention or Pay the Piper

Don’t let the distractions presented by police and private technology make you a casualty.

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