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Weaponsby StaffMay 1, 2025

Streamlight Introduces Long-Range Handgun Light

“Our newest weapon light provides an industry-leading level of candela for handguns, giving users enhanced visibility under low light conditions, such as when searching a dark alley,” said Streamlight President Michael F. Dineen.

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Special Unitsby StaffApril 30, 2025

Florida Officers Chase Down Unmanned Boat, Board, and Stop It

Police say the boat’s operator told him that a larger vessel cut in front of him and caused a wake that threw him out of the his boat. He was not using his boat’s emergency engine cut-off switch.

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Patrolby StaffApril 30, 2025

Ferguson Officer Critically Injured in 2024 Protest Making “Strong Strides”

Chief Troy Doyle said on Facebook that he recently went to Atlanta to see his injured officer. “I spent five days at the Shepherd Center, visiting TJ every day… His determination and strength are inspiring to see."

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Procedures & Policiesby StaffApril 29, 2025

Trump Issues Executive Order He Says Will Help Police Fight Crime

“My Administration is steadfastly committed to empowering State and local law enforcement to firmly police dangerous criminal behavior and protect innocent citizens,” Trump said.

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Technologyby StaffApril 29, 2025

Vector Solutions Acquires Frontline Public Safety Solutions

The acquisition combines Vector Solutions and Frontline’s offerings to create a platform with tools that can improve communication, operations, compliance, and data management for public safety agencies.

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Patrolby StaffApril 28, 2025

South Carolina Officer Kills Tourist Area Shooting Suspect, 11 Injured

The Myrtle Beach police department said on Facebook it would launch an internal review, and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is also investigating, which is standard procedure in any officer-involved shooting.

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Point of Lawby StaffApril 28, 2025

New Michigan Bill would Give Officers Civil Immunity in Self-Defense Cases

House Bill 4404 would create a presumption of civil immunity for individuals who are cleared criminally after using force in self-defense, shifting the burden of proof onto plaintiffs.

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Patrolby StaffApril 28, 2025

Georgia Deputy Killed, Another Critically Wounded During Traffic Stop

Officials say the driver of a motor home, later identified as James Blake Montgomery, was initially "cooperative" and "non-threatening" when he was first approached on I-20.

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Patrolby StaffApril 25, 2025

Proposed Chicago Police Policy Does Not Prohibit Pretextual Stops

Officers who stop drivers over registration plates or stickers and headlight, taillight and license plate light offenses “must strike a balance between promoting public safety and building and maintaining community trust,” according to the draft policy.

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Special Unitsby StaffApril 25, 2025

St. Louis Officer Seriously Injured in Patrol Vehicle Crash

Police say the officer, whose identity was not released, is part of the department's anti-crime task force. He was responding with lights and sirens to assist fellow officers with a felony arrest involving suspects inside a stolen vehicle.

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