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Weaponsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2023

High Speed Gear Releases Holsters and Mag Pouches for FN 509 Pistol

High Speed Gear has created a variety of holsters to support FN’s 509 pistols, including the 509 tactical, 509 compact, 509 MRD. In addition the company is producing pouches for FN 509 magazines in 10-round, 12-round, 15-round, 17-round, and 24-round sizes.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2023

KY State Police Welcome Largest Cadet Class in Years

State police said a $15,000 salary increase for state police’s sworn personnel had helped increase the number of officers in the agency. Kentucky now has 899 state troopers, which is an increase of about 22% compared to their staffing level in November 2021.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2023

DA Drops Most Serious Charge Against Officer Accused of Leaving Suspect in SUV on Train Tracks

She suffered head injuries, broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken sternum when the train crashed into the police vehicle. She spent 12 days in a hospital recovering from her injuries.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 24, 2023

Chicago Losing Officers to Florida Agencies

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was doing some of the recruitment himself on Monday. DeSantis spoke at an invitation-only event at an Elmhurst banquet hall - encouraging Chicago Police officers to leave Illinois and come work at departments in Florida.

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Technologyby Staff WriterFebruary 23, 2023

Magnet Forensics Brings Together Leading Digital Forensics and Incident Response Experts for Virtual Summit

The Magnet Virtual Summit is a free global event that brings together leading digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) experts to share their latest research and help develop the next generation of talent.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2023

NC Sheriff Provides Community Photo Evidence of Deputy Shortage

The agency is down nearly 30 deputies. Sheriff Thornton posted a photo on Facebook of at least 17 unused patrol cars.

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Commandby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2023

VA Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Chiefs to Set Curfews During Unrest

The bill if signed into law would empower local law enforcement chiefs to impose curfews for up to 24 hours if there is “an imminent threat of any civil commotion or disturbance in the nature of a riot which constitutes a clear and present danger.”

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 22, 2023

Dashcam Captures Close Call for WY Trooper

The video, released by the highway patrol through social media, shows the trooper at an accident scene with a vehicle in a snowy median. As he walks back along the edge of the road a truck careens past the left side of his cruiser.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2023

Memphis Officer Succumbs to Gunshot Wounds Suffered Weeks Ago

Officer Geoffrey Redd and another officer confronted a suspect, Torrence Jackson Jr., inside a local library after responding to a trespassing call at a nearby business. State investigators say Jackson pulled out a weapon and shot Redd.

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Patrolby Staff WriterFebruary 21, 2023

Denver Gazette: Coddling of Career Criminals Led to Death of CO Officer

The alleged wheel man in the chase already was facing warrants for charges including motor vehicle theft and felony criminal mischief. He also had logged a lengthy prison record before that for drug and robbery charges.

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