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Training•by Staff Writer•February 25, 2016

Video: San Jose PD Struggling to Fill Ranks

Luring applicants to the San Jose (CA) Police Department is becoming an increasing challenge, especially with roughly 50 police agencies around the South Bay that are also hiring.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 25, 2016

Alabama Robbery Suspect Kills Self at End of Vehicle Pursuit

Chief Paul Register, who was on scene with Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and other law enforcement officials, said the suspect fired shots at law enforcement, and law enforcement fired back.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 25, 2016

Colorado Deputies Shot Wednesday in Eviction Action Identified

Wednesday morning Carrigan handed Thomas a black-and-gray Platte Canyon High School ballcap as a thank-you for Thomas' support of the school's sports teams. Then he headed out on the job.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•February 25, 2016

Retired Chicago Lieutenant Says Chief Needs to Bring Back Special Gang Units

Right now the gang shooters and their affiliates are having their way with little or no interference from law enforcement. Gone are the specialists who kept intelligence on all the leaders, emerging leaders and their turf; they knew the gang colors and the signs and who the main leaders were.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 25, 2016

Virginia Considers Bill to Withhold All Officers’ Names

The Virginia Senate has already approved Senate Bill 552, which would classify the names of all police officers and fire marshals as “personnel records,” exempting them from mandatory disclosure under the state’s freedom of information law. The Republican-dominated Virginia House will consider the bill in hearings starting Thursday. Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) has not taken a position on the bill yet, his spokesman said.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•February 24, 2016

IPS Introduces Shieldsak Mobile Phone Shield

IPS' ShieldSak is a lightweight fabric bag that is proven to block RF, infrared, skim and quick scan signals that are capable of reading your critical information on your mobile phone or RFID chipped products.

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Vehicle Ops•by Staff Writer•February 24, 2016

OPS Public Safety Introduces Stacked Radio Drawer Unit

The new vented Stacked Radio Drawer Unit from OPS Public Safety has combined secure storage with the added convenience of keeping your communications equipment cool.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 24, 2016

Colorado Deputy Killed, 2 Others Wounded Serving Eviction Notice

Three Park County (CO) Sheriff's deputies were shot, one was killed, while serving an eviction notice in Bailey on Wednesday morning.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•February 24, 2016

FLIR Systems to Power the New Cat S60, the World's First Thermal Imaging Smartphone

FLIR Systems Inc. announced that Bullitt Group will integrate FLIR's Lepton microcamera in the new Cat S60, creating the world's first thermal imaging smartphone.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•February 24, 2016

Elbeco Pioneers Reversible Soft Shell Jacket for Law Enforcement

Elbeco has launched the Shield HiVis Reversible Soft Shell, which the company says is the first in the industry. It's a combination of Elbeco's Shield HiVis Soft Shell and Shield Performance Soft Shell – to result in one dynamic product.

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