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News•Staff Writer•August 13, 2012

Constable Killed In Ambush Near Texas A&M, Suspect Dead

A Texas constable and civilan bystander were fatally shot when a gunman opened fire on the officer as he served eviction papers at a residence near the Texas A&M University campus on Monday afternoon.

Inside the Badge •Leonard M. Breure•August 7, 2012

Glock's 21SF: The Perfect Duty Weapon

My top criteria for a law enforcement duty gun include reliability, stopping power, ergonomics, and ease of maintenance. Glock has packaged all of these and more into what I consider to be the perfect law enforcement duty weapon, the Glock 21SF (Short Frame).

Inside the Badge •Nick Jacobellis•July 25, 2012

Why Officers Will Embrace S&W's M&P Shield

With its M&P Shield subcompact pistol, Smith & Wesson is revisiting a concept that once made history. The Shield hearkens back to the S&W Model 39, the first modern DA/SA pistol with a single column magazine and a thin grip.

Photo Galleries•Staff Writer•July 24, 2012

S&W's Shield Subcompact Pistol

Smith & Wesson's M&P9 Shield has been designed for civilian concealed carry, but is also an excellent undercover or off-duty weapon. Our full coverage of the Shield includes Paul Scarlata's full "Arsenal" review; Nick Jacobellis' blog on why the pistol is ideal for officers; and a marketing video from S&W. This gallery includes exclusive photos that didn't appear in print. Photos by Michael Hughes and Nick Jacobellis.

Articles•Paul Scarlata•July 24, 2012

Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Subcompact Pistol

Smith & Wesson's M&P9 Shield is a subcompact pistol suitable for "deep cover" carry by undercover and off-duty police officers. The Shield is available in either 9mm or .40 S&W.

News•Staff Writer•June 6, 2012

Three Agencies Select S&W M&P Duty Pistol

Smith & Wesson will begin supplying duty firearms from its Military & Police (M&P) Pistol series to the Miami Beach Police Department, Olympia (Wa.) Police Department, and the Passaic County (N.J.) Sheriff's Office.

Inside the Badge •Leonard M. Breure•May 22, 2012

Flashlights: Hand-held Vs. Weapon-Mounted

A tactical light should meet three basic requirements that apply to hand-held and weapon-mounted lights—a high-output beam, reliable high energy power, and tactically correct switching.

Inside the Badge •Lori Connelly•May 18, 2012

Police Week: All of Our Blood Runs Blue

Some people think female officers are more emotional than male officers. This may be so. I don't care. This week I don't think it mattered. All of our blood runs blue.

News•Staff Writer•April 19, 2012

UC Davis Police Chief Steps Down

The University of California, Davis police chief who was criticized in a report on the November pepper-spray incident has decided to retire.

Videos•Staff Writer•April 12, 2012

S&W's M&P Shield Pistol

Smith & Wesson produced this promo for its M&P Shield pistol, a slim and lightweight compact pistol. Read more about the pistol here.

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