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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 25, 2018

VirTra Launches Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy

V-VICTA enables law enforcement agencies, through the use of VirTra's simulators to effectively teach, train, test and sustain departmental training requirements. The newly developed and nationally accredited coursework, when combined with the new VirTra Virtual Instructor (V-VI) and training scenarios, empowers trainers with immediate training program improvements.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•September 25, 2018

Glock Releases 2 New Optics Ready Pistols

These Gen5 models are precision-machined to provide a mounting system for all popular optic sights, Glock says. With multiple adapter plates, you can quickly and easily mount electronic sights to the rear of the slide. The Gen5 MOS family of pistols also feature front serrations for easier and quicker manipulations.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•September 25, 2018

Glock Announces New 5th Generation Pistol

“After the release of the G19X, we saw a strong interest from the law enforcement community for the design in a black model,” said Glock Inc. VP Josh Dorsey. “The G45 is the result of a design that meets the demanding level of reliability with distinctive Gen5 design enhancements to improve durability, accuracy and performance to those who go into harm’s way where fractions of a second matter.”

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 25, 2018

Young Man Who Aspires to be a LEO Arrested for Stealing Police Equipment

A 19-year-old man who aspires to become a police officer has been arrested for reportedly stealing police radios and other "police-related items" from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office within the last year.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 25, 2018

Texas Department Welcomes 54-Year-Old Rookie Officer

At 54 years of age, Officer Wendy Caldwell has joined the Houston (TX) Police Department as the agency's oldest rookie.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 24, 2018

California SRO Attacked by Student and Disarmed of Baton

San Jacinto High School had just let out when the officer started to break up a fight near campus. He was soon swarmed with students, and it appeared some of the students tried to pull off a boy who allegedly tackled the officer to the ground.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 24, 2018

Detroit Police Fire Officer for "Zoo Animals" Social Media Post

An officer with the Detroit Police Department has reportedly been fired over a post he made on social media saying, "Another night to Rangel up [sic] these zoo animals."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 24, 2018

Dallas PD Fires Officer Who Shot and Killed Neighbor in His Apartment

Amber Guyger—the female officer formerly with the Dallas (TX) Police Department who shot a man in his own apartment while reportedly thinking it was her residence—has been fired, according to the department's Twitter page.

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Command•by Staff Writer•September 24, 2018

Oregon Police Recruiter Fired for Giving Applicant Answers to Exam Questions

A recruiter with the Portland (OR) Police Departmen, who allegedly gave an applicant the questions and answers for an entry-level job interview, was reportedly fired this year for "significant misuse of authority," according to The Oregonian.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•September 24, 2018

Boston Officer Shot, 2 Suspects Taken Into Custody

An officer with the Boston Police Department was shot on Sunday, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

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