Minnesota Lawmaker: Expedite Police Trainees with "Strong Moral Character"

Proposed legislation would provide free tuition, bonuses, and other incentives to attract high school and college graduates to the law enforcement profession.

VirTra Announces New Threat-Fire II Simulator

VirTra Systems has officially launched its newest and smallest Threat-Fire device, the Threat-Fire II. This patent-pending Threat-Fire device safely simulates the pain of hostile return fire with a 300 millisecond electric stun (adjustable to 2.5 seconds).

Smith & Wesson Introduces M&P .22 LR Auto Pistol

Engineered on a dedicated .22 LR tactical platform, the M&P15-22P offers shooters reduced size and weight while retaining the similar operating features and versatility of the full-length tactical rifle.

Tactical Verbalization

You should be thinking to yourself as you approach any call for perceived dangers. For example, when I park the patrol car I should not park directly in front of the building. You should take critical microseconds to gain a tactical advantage that places you in an advantageous position to observe and respond.

IACP 2015: Report from the Aisles

For those of you who weren't able to attend this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference, we've gathered information about a selection of new products seen at IACP 2015 in Chicago, Oct. 25-27.

A.J. George

Illinois State Police Open Firing Ranges To Public

The Illinois State Police will open five of its firing ranges around the state on an "Open Range" day to provide members of the public with firearm instruction and education.

Counselors and Police to Respond to Oklahoma City Mental Health Calls

Officers will continue to be on scene to respond to criminal activity and safety concerns. But in cases of non-violent mental health emergencies, they will call on a mobile crisis team for support.

Magpul: Art of the Dynamic Handgun

Magpul Dynamics will release "Art of the Dynamic Handgun," a 4-DVD trainer, in February. The video emphasizes the use of a handgun under dynamic-stress situations. "Amateurs train until they get it right; professionals train until they get it wrong," Magpul founder Travis Haley says.