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Training•by Staff Writer•January 10, 2020

VirTra to Offer Class on New Training Strategies at SHOT Show

"Public and political expectation of law enforcement officers' performance has drastically increased, yet the training strategies employed and actual field performance have not altered much in the last two decades," VirTra says.

Procedures & Policies•by Police Promotions Staff•January 9, 2020

[Webinar] 5 Key Ways to Reduce Liability Risks

Police Magazine is hosting a free webinar Jan. 30 to explain how police departments can work to reduce liability risks and protect themselves.

Special Units•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Florida Officer Dies in Motorcycle Single-Vehicle Crash

Lakeland Police Department Officer Paul Dunn has passed away from injuries sustained in an on-duty traffic crash early Thursday morning.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Foundation Paying Off Mortgage of Fallen Tennessee Officer

A foundation named for Stephen Siller—a fallen 9/11 firefighter—has pledged to pay off the mortgage of Officer Spencer Bristol of the Hendersonville (TN) Police Department, who was fatally struck by a vehicle while engaged in a foot pursuit of a suspect in late December.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Americans Celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Across the country and across social media, American police supporters showed their respect and admiration for police officers on Wednesday as they celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which occurs every year on January 9.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Gunman Fired Over 50 Rounds During Gunfight with Colorado Officer

An officer with the Greeley (CO) Police Department has been cleared of all wrongdoing and will not face charges following an incident in November during which a gunman fired more than 50 rounds at the officer before taking his own life.

Patrol•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

New York Village to Dissolve Police Department to Avoid Raising Taxes

After debating the move since late last year and putting the matter to a vote, the Village of Deposit, NY, has decided to dissolve its police department.

Special Units•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Coastal Alabama Department Adds New Boat to Marine Fleet

The Mobile (AL) Police Department has added a new asset to its marine unit with the purchase of a new 34-foot police boat dubbed "Guardian."

Command•by Staff Writer•January 9, 2020

Louisiana Department Changes Policy, Allowing "Neatly Trimmed" Facial Hair

Officers with the Slidell (LA) Police Department will now be allowed to sport a beard in uniform.

Technology•by David Griffith•January 9, 2020

Axon Sues Federal Trade Commission Over Vievu Merger Complaint

Rick Smith, Axon's CEO, says the lawsuit will not have any effect on the company's ability to provide law enforcement agencies with video evidence capture and management tools and less-lethal weapons. "Typically these things take two to four years to sort out," he explains.

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