
Officers working in some of the coldest parts of the country need the right equipment and tactics to cope with the cold.
Read More →A police advocacy group, the N.C. Police Benevolent Association, opposes the proposed policy, saying it should include a way for officers to bypass the written requirement if it is not safe or practical. The group would continue to oppose the practice, which isn't backed by law, said PBA President John Midgette.
Read More →Let's review some of the things that make patrolling on the final day of October unlike any other day of the year.
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Officers should follow the practices of S2P3: situational awareness, self-control, presence, positioning, and prevention.
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In past October issues of POLICE we've covered officer safety on various levels, including how lazy tactics can get you hurt, how to secure subjects properly, and how to protect yourself from lawsuits over use of force.
Read More →"HAAS Alert’s collision prevention technology paired with Code 3’s lineup of reliable lighting and safety solutions–including its flagship Matrix system–sends digital alerts that warn drivers of nearby public safety vehicles responding to an emergency," the company says.
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Tyler Technologies' Brazos eCitation solution can speed up traffic stops, making officers safer and more efficient.
Read More →Officers with the Myrtle Beach Police Department may take longer to get to calls for service as Hurricane Dorian—which was downgraded to a Category 2 on Tuesday—passes the region, the agency warned.
Read More →Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a new radiation detector for emergency response personnel who require fast and highly reliable radiation detection and identification.
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The Propper line of tactical helmets is designed to maximize both protection and comfort for the toughest situations. Officers can choose from a variety of styles to fit their mission.
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