S&D Consulting Ceremonial Bugle

For use at military and law enforcement funerals, the Ceremonial Bugle plays “Taps” by itself. It works through the use of a small cone-shaped device that’s inserted into the bell of a real bugle. It plays a high-quality rendition of Taps that is nearly indistinguishable from an authentic bugler. The device is an alternative to a CD player and gives families a better visual remembrance of the tribute to their loved one.

Sgt. R.K. Miller

FOP Reports 229 Officers Shot in 2025, 31 Killed in the Line of Duty

The National Fraternal Order of Police reports a decline in officers shot compared to recent years, but ambush-style attacks remain a major threat.

Patrick Berg

Mossberg Introduces .22 Rimfire Autoloading Rifles

With the rising costs of centerfire ammunition, the new Tactical .22 rimfires are meant for recreational shooters, as well as those searching for a cost-effective training platform, according to Mossberg.

Editorial: Final Thoughts

My career at POLICE has come to an end, and I leave you with two comments on tragic incidents in the news and my eternal thanks for reading the magazine.

Surviving Your Off-Duty Hours

Anyone who has spent any amount of time in law enforce­ment has heard threats. That is one of the reasons we carry firearms while off duty, have unlisted telephone numbers, and maybe have the registra­tion information of our personally owned vehicles restricted.

Bettina Martinez

Paul Scarlata