Defense Dollars

Most cities and counties have increased police and fire funding since 9-11, but in many cases, budget bumps can barely meet newly established needs.

Finding a Face in the Crowd

A security guard looks at the images on the screen in front of him: a video capture of a clean-shaven man with close-cropped hair next to a mugshot of a convicted American drug dealer with a beard and shaggy long hair. They look different, but the guard confirms they are definitely the same man. In minutes, the positively identified man is apprehended.

Scarce Ammo and Surprising Shots

None of the politicos knew until it was over that many of the officers only had one bullet each, and many of them had no ammunition at all.

Hidden Threats

As police officers on the streets of our cities, you face potentially deadly disguised and hidden weapons every single day.

The Right to Bear Arms

As I boarded a flight home from meeting with members of Congress, security was tight and new alerts were announced. I considered again that despite 15 years on the job and being in the virtual ground zero for new terrorist threats, I was unarmed, unable to respond to a threat because out-of-town officers are not trusted to carry guns in the nation's capital.

Guns Not Allowed in Cockpits

Despite strong support for arming pilots, the federal government said that pilots will not be allowed to have guns in the cockpits of commercial airplanes.

SL3.2.1 SpeedLok Holster

Bianchi's new SL3.2.1 SpeedLok Duty Holster was created as a response to officer concerns about weapon security. The SpeedLok's Auto Retention system secures automatically, preventing both weapon fallout and take away attempts without the need for snaps, bails, or other devices. The duty weapon can be twisted and pulled in any direction, but it cannot be removed from the holster unless you release the SpeedLok lever.

Self-Expiring Security Badges

Mass. Troopers Enlist Wireless E-Mail Devices in War on Terrorism

The BlackBerry, a pricey handheld wireless Internet device favored by Wall Street investment bankers and Hollywood producers, may soon be one of the most effective weapons in the arsenal of U.S. homeland defense.

Has 9/11 Really Changed Policing?

Although it seemed to many that the emphasis on homeland security since 9-11 changed everything, especially law enforcement, many police departments across the country say they have changed their priorities and assignments little if at all since Sept. 11.