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Police Magazine
March 2017
In This Issue
Patrol
Police Product Test: Tru-Spec Urban Force TRU Apparel
The whole idea behind Tru-Spec's Urban Force TRU (Tactical Response Uniform) line is to retain all of the militaristic features that make the clothing fully functional for law enforcement use, yet make the appearance more clean and professional and less G.I. Joe.
March 14, 2017
Patrol
Police Product Test: The Rudy Project Tralyx Shooting Glasses Kit
The Tralyx kit (you can buy just the glasses) comes with three lenses, frames, a cleaning and storage bag, and a rigid zippered clamshell to protect everything.
March 13, 2017
Training
Train Like You Mean It
Not every law enforcement agency has the resources to build a brand-new facility from the ground up. But there are many ways to upgrade department facilities and improve officers' training experiences to help them succeed.
March 13, 2017
Weapons
Storage Compartments
From weapon lockers to handgun cases, these solutions have officers' firearms and other equipment covered.
March 13, 2017
Patrol
Drink More Water
Fortunately, there are many things officers can do to get themselves in a better position to perform at a high level during their shifts. One is to hydrate properly.
March 13, 2017
Patrol
Protecting the Police Officer
With so many murders of officers in 2016, we expect our national leadership to do more than send us to sensitivity training.
March 13, 2017
Patrol
Where are the Helmets?
Departments hoping to reach out to "alienated communities" are implementing training designed to: make us feel bad about who we are; encourage us to try to diagnose the "root cause" of a miscreant's bad behavior; and tempt us to hesitate to do our job for fear of prosecution or punishment. This is a recipe for disaster where officer safety is concerned.
March 13, 2017
Training
Developing Managerial Effectiveness
Managerial effectiveness includes skills such as time management, strategic thinking, and decision-making. The challenge for any supervisor is to develop relevant skills in order to be more effective.
March 13, 2017
Training
Tactical Illuminator Training
Over the last 10 years of sharing what I have learned about weapon-mounted lights, I have heard the same questions, concerns, and training issues from departments around the country. I have found that discussing Jeff Cooper's Rules of Firearms Safety in reverse is an easy way to hit all of the bases for a solid tactical illuminator training program.
March 13, 2017
Weapons
Less-Lethal: Making Impact
The pressure on American law enforcement agencies to field tools that can subdue dangerous armed and unarmed individuals without using deadly force has never been greater than today. The answer according to many experts is less-lethal weapons that can be fired from a distance and effect subjects with blunt force or chemical irritant or both.
March 10, 2017
Patrol
Police Supporters
The prevailing wisdom in this country is that the people have turned against the police. Statistically and anecdotally, there is evidence that the prevailing wisdom is wrong.
March 10, 2017
Technology
Mobile Pro Systems: Remote Connection
The Commander 3400 mobile trailer from Mobile Pro Systems can help solve many of the communications issues and video surveillance needs encountered by contemporary American law enforcement agencies.
March 10, 2017
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