April 2019 Issue

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Killing Urban Shield

Last month activists and politicians in Northern California pulled the plug on America's best scenario-based SWAT training exercise.

Pelican Case: Strong, Light, and Long

The Pelican Air 1745 Long Case is much lighter than even smaller Pelican cases, and it can fit...

Officers' wait for tough lightweight rifle transport is over thanks to Pelican's Air 1745 Long Case.

How To Retire a Police K-9

Agencies that field K-9 units need to plan for how the dogs will be cared for after they have...

Handlers and agencies should decide early on who will be taking on which costs and responsibilities for a dog retiring from law enforcement work.

Officer Safety Products 2019

Bullets aren’t the only things you need protection from. Here's a selection of products that will keep you safe from other threats.

Less-Lethal: The Guinea Pigs

LASD tests many less-lethal products. The Wrap from Safe Restraints prevents subjects from...

A team of Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies tests less-lethal weapons and restraints, even letting themselves become the targets so that they can determine effectiveness.

The First Line Behind the Front Line: Effects of a Line-of-Duty Death on Spouses

Kerry Avery, M.Ed. with her husband on their wedding day in 1995.

Being in relationship or married to a police officer makes you the first line of support. When spouses accept this role they know it comes with some sacrifices, but what they often don't realize is their well-being may not be considered by friends, family members, or even the agency.