POLICE Technology ExperienceFacebookLinkedInX (Twitter)Pinterest An unexpected error occurred: blockName is not defined More in HomePatrolUsing Patrol Vehicles for CoverWhile 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.FeaturedFLEOA Releases Statement on Minnesota School ShootingThe 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.FeaturedAhmedabad, India, to Host 2029 World Police & Fire GamesBirmingham, Alabama, hosted the 2025 World Police & Fire Games, and Ahmedabad, India, has been announced as the host city for 2029.PatrolFirst Look: The Streamlight ProTac HL-X FlashlightThe 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.Top Story24 Years on the Police BeatOn 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.TechnologyFirst Look: Speed ControllerLifeSafer’s Intelligent Speed Assistance system can shut down a stolen police vehicle so that it can be recovered without a high-speed pursuit.FeaturedEditorial: Final ThoughtsMy 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.PatrolDave Smith: Pay Attention or Pay the PiperDon’t let the distractions presented by police and private technology make you a casualty.TechnologyProtect Yourself from DoxxingCops are prime targets for cyberattacks that glean personal data and release it to the public.News2 Children Killed in Minneapolis Catholic School Attack, 17 People InjuredMinneapolis Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Annunciation Church and School at around 8:30 a.m.NewsKansas Officer Struck, Killed Deploying Spike Strip“The driver, later identified as Dennis Mitchell III, 31, of Kansas City, was pursued by law enforcement. He abandoned the truck, entered another vehicle, and continued fleeing from officers,” police said.TrainingSan Francisco Police Recruit Dies in TrainingRecruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, reportedly suffered a medical emergency after completing a training exercise on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at the Academy.Page 1 of 162Next Page