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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 5, 2022

Taming Range Noise

The Troy Acoustics system can make it safer for officers to practice their firearms skills and reduce citizen complaints about intrusive gunfire sound levels.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 25, 2021

GA Agency Training Officers to Shoot to Incapacitate

The chief’s “Shoot to Incapacitate” program has drawn interest from academics who say it merits further study. In the national law enforcement community, however, it has elicited harsh, widespread criticism.

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ProductsSeptember 29, 2021

DryFireMag-The Trigger Reset Magazine

Completely self-contained, the DryFireMag fits into the magazine well with no alterations to your pistol. Installs in seconds. Simulates trigger release and reset without using the firing pin.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 26, 2021

NYPD Issuing Its Recruits Pistols with Lighter Trigger Pull

The department used revolvers with 12-pound pulls until the 1990s, when then-Commissioner Raymond Kelly began issuing 9mm handguns. The manufacturer-recommended setting for the new pistols was a five-pound pull, but the NYPD kept the trigger pull at 12 pounds.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2021

KelTec P17 Pistol

With low cost .22LR ammo and a 16+1 capacity, you can nail paper bad guys for pennies a pop.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 26, 2021

Two Truths

Earlier this week, I was honored to be among a small handful of people to be selected to be one of the speakers at the Emerson Hour at ILEETA 2021.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2020

Rhode Island Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Leg

An officer with the South Kingstown (RI) Police Department reportedly shot himself in the leg during a training exercise on Wednesday.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMay 1, 2020

Preparing for the Prospect of a "Suicide by Cop" Incident

Accept the fact that a suicide-by-cop incident could happen to you on any call on every shift you work.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichMarch 31, 2020

Looking Back: Less-Lethal, Qualification Courses, and Earthquakes

In past March issues, POLICE has covered less-lethal solutions, firearms training, and response to the 1989 San Francisco Bay Area earthquake. Here's a look at the pages of POLICE 10, 20, and 30 years ago.

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 9, 2020

Writing a Handgun Optics Policy

If your agency is allowing officers to use red dot sights on duty pistols, then it needs to have a policy that covers issues such as training, equipment, and qualification protocols.

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