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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

Kentucky Officer Credited with Talking Suicidal Woman Down From Bridge

An officer with the Harlan (KY) Police Department is being credited with saving the life of a suicidal woman who was perched on a highway overpass and in jeopardy of jumping or falling to her death over the weekend.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

Arkansas Judge Refuses to Stay Decision to Reinstate Fired Officer

An Arkansas judge has ruled that he will not stay an earlier decision to reinstate an officer who had been fired following the fatal shooting of Bradley Blackshire during a traffic stop in February of last year.

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Training•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

NYTOA to Present Class on Leadership at SHOT Show

"This presentation focuses on mastering the basics of leadership," the NYTOA says. "Using real-life lessons and motivational factors, attendees will discover what works and what doesn’t in any environment, with a concentration on leading, sharing, adapting and growing as an individual and organization."

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

Texas Agency Moves to Load-Bearing Vests to Mitigate Duty Belt Injuries

Officers with the Austin (TX) Police Department will soon be outfitted with custom-designed load-bearing vests (LBVs) to secure some of their duty gear that is now carried on their duty belts.

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Technology•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

IWCE Announces Conference Agenda, Opens Registration

IWCE, an annual event for critical communications technology professionals, has unveiled the full program for its 44th annual conference to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center August 24–28, 2020.

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Training•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

NYTOA to Present Class on Weapon Retention and Close-Quarter Combat at SHOT Show

Topics covered will be weapon retention best practices—including retention during ground struggle and against a wall or barrier—and the concepts of angles, control, and distance management during weapon presentation.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

Troy Acoustics to Present Class on Shooting Range Noise Mitigation at SHOT Show

"Whether you have concerns about OSHA noise exposure limits or your local noise ordinance, learn about cost-effective solutions to provide your range personnel a safer and more productive work environment," Troy Acoustics says.

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Weapons•by Staff Writer•January 13, 2020

Alien Gear Holsters Announces Rapid Force Duty Holsters for Law Enforcement

The Rapid Force Duty Holster was designed with direct input from active and retired law enforcement officers and military veterans, to address "what real users knew was lacking in conventional police holsters," the company says.

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Special Units•by Staff Writer•January 10, 2020

Florida Deputy Pinned Between Vehicles, Critically Injured

A West Palm Beach man is accused of backing a maroon Dodge pickup truck into an undercover deputy and critically injuring him while trying to escape arrest.

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Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 10, 2020

Tennessee Trooper Shot, Wounded During Pursuit

Troopers tried to stop a vehicle heading north from downtown Chattanooga when they began to exchange gunfire.

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