January 2019

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Exclusive POLICE Survey: Backup and Off-Duty Handguns

An overwhelming number of POLICE readers are carrying backup guns on duty, and they carry firearms and other police gear off duty.

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In This Issue

The "polygraph machine does not detect lies." That responsibility falls to the qualified...

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10 Things to Know About Polygraph Exams

Elite Target Systems TAC II Portable Two Position Turning Target System

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Targets and Range Systems 2019

Chief Jeri L. Williams was appointed chief of the Phoenix Police Department in 2016. Photo:...

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Looking Back to Look Forward

POLICE Magazine Editor David Griffith

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Force Multiplier: Off-Duty Carry

The cover story for January 1999 discussed law enforcement agencies beginning to acquire, and...

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Looking Back: Barack Obama, AEDs, and AIDS

You can learn a lot by scanning. Take a set amount of time each day to learn what's happening in...

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How to Prepare for the Sergeant's Promotion

Things That Matter Most

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Things That Matter Most

Jon Adler

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Trauma Care for the Soul

Chief Andrew Mills

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Great Leadership Requires Humility

Veritone's IDentify lets agencies quickly compare their known offenders against crime scene...

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My Technology Can…Help You Rapidly Identify Suspects

At the end of a successful foot pursuit, you still have to make an arrest. Before tearing after...

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Staying Safe During Foot Pursuits

Unfortunately, tech-savvy criminals have learned how to provide their own counter-surveillance...

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They're Watching Your Aircraft

Gang members used to never associate with members of other gangs, but that's no longer the case.

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The Rise of Hybrid Gangs

Before you can start educating the community about what to do in case of an active shooter...

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Talking to the Community About Active Shooters

"I like the fact that my vest will stop a round," one officer quipped, "but I don't like how...

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What You'd Change About Body Armor

Manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of ballistic performance when designing...

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9mm: Caliber of Choice

FN's latest firearms are the FN 509 Tactical and optics ready duty gun with threaded barrel and...

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Law Enforcement Firearms 2019

Propper's EdgeTec tactical pants and polos are available in male and female versions.

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Tactical Value: Propper's EdgeTec

The Special Assignment Unit (SAU) Plate Carrier now features Armor Express' COBRA quick release...

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Police Protective Gear 2019