POLICE Technology Experience

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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.

Me in the black hoodie interviewing an industry rep about a pistol I just shot...badly on a SHOT Show range.

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.

Protect Yourself from Doxxing

Cops are prime targets for cyberattacks that glean personal data and release it to the public.

2 Children Killed in Minneapolis Catholic School Attack, 17 People Injured

Minneapolis Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Annunciation Church and School at around 8:30 a.m.

Kansas 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.

Officer Hunter Simoncic of the Kansas City (Kansas) Police Department was killed deploying spike strips.

San Francisco Police Recruit Dies in Training

Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms, 30, reportedly suffered a medical emergency after completing a training exercise on Wednesday August 20, 2025, at the Academy.

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