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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Oregon Officer Dies After On-Duty Medical Event

An Ashland, OR, police officer died Friday night after experiencing a major medical event while on duty.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

2 Idaho Officers Shot, Rushed to Hospitals

The City of Sandpoint posted on Facebook Monday morning that the officers were called to the residence in Ridley Village at 3:10 a.m. Once on scene, they made contact with the reporting party and while speaking with the reporting party, the suspect stepped out and began firing at officers. Both officers were hit.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

North Carolina Deputy Killed in Single Car Crash

Locklear, 24, was killed while assisting another officer who was actively pursuing a suspect in a vehicle chase, Kersey said.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Kentucky Officer Washed Away and Drowns in Flood

Kentucky State Police say they were notified around 9:15 p.m. (CST) Friday that a Hickman police officer was missing and was possibly in a flooded field.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Streamlight Introduces 1,000 Lumen, USB Rechargeable Light

The next generation of ProTac design, the ProTac HPL USB is capable of flooding an entire room, vehicle, or area with sweeping bright light, while also delivering a far-reaching “hotspot” beam. The light includes a sliding sleeve that reveals a USB charge port as well as a charging light indicator. For added convenience, the flashlight operates from multiple battery sources, including a rechargeable 18650 lithium ion battery or two CR123A lithium cell batteries.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 5, 2018

Two Technologies Introduces Ultra-Rugged, All-in-One Handheld Computer

The N5Z1 has the same IP65 rating, hot-swappable battery and ultra-rugged all-in-one solution as its predecessor, the N5. The N5 units are currently being used throughout the U.S. as a go-to solution for parking enforcement and E-Citations for moving violations.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Streamlight Selling New Dual-Function Light

First responders, industrial professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts alike will appreciate the Dualie Waypoint’s flexible options, whether using it for illuminating low-lit pathways or performing close-up tasks, the company says. And combining both the spot and flood beams can help users to see what is ahead and around them so they can avoid slips, trips and falls.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Streamlight Offers New USB-Rechargeable Battery

The all-new battery provides an economic alternative to disposable CR123A batteries for the growing line of Streamlight flashlights that are designed to accept both battery types, including: the ProTac HL-X USB; the ProTac 2L-X USB; the PolyTac X USB; and the ProTac HL 5-X USB.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

Chicago Police Department Purchases 400 Axon Body-Worn Cameras; Now Fully Deployed

The Chicago PD began equipping officers with Axon Body 2 cameras in 2015. The agency has now deployed around 7,000 cameras backed by Axon's digital evidence management solution, Evidence.com.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•March 4, 2018

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Awards Federal Premium Ammunition a .40 Caliber HST Ammunition Contract

“Law enforcement and federal agencies put it all on the line for our safety and freedoms. They should expect nothing less from their ammunition,” said Mike Holm, product director at Federal Premium. “Federal Premium provides the top-quality products they need to have full confidence in any situation. HST has a long history of providing trusted performance time and time again for our nation’s law enforcement.”

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