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The Advanced TASER M26 was recently used by the Greek Police Special Forces to incapacitate and arrest the hijacker of a Turkish Airlines flight.
Read More →Great for security and parking-meter patrols, the 15-Series Motor Scooter comes equipped with automatic transmission, a step-through frame, and 16-inch wheels. The scooter is powered by a 150cc, 1 cylinder, fuel-injected 4-stroke engine and features an electric start and hydraulic front and rear disc brakes.
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Each year the National Shooting Sports Foundation Inc. stages one of the nation’s largest exhibits of new products in the firearms and hunting markets, the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Trade (SHOT) Show. Here’s our look at some of the more intriguing items that we saw in the aisles.
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Since the turn of the 20th century when criminals first became mechanized, officers have recognized a need for gun and ammunition combinations capable of penetrating the light sheet metal of vehicles.
Read More →In response to the FBI's recent warning about a potential increase in hate crimes following a terrorist attack or the start of a war with Iraq, the IACP has released the publication, "Responding to Hate Crimes: A Police Officer's Guide to Investigation and Prevention."
Read More →Facial recognition technology has greatly advanced since 2000, according to a study overseen by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, although it still has some kinks to work out.
Read More →Designed by a former police chief, the Hazardous Environment Remote-Controlled Barrier (HERB) minimizes high-risk contacts at DWI checkpoints and roadblocks. The HERB can be used at bomb threat incidents, accidents, government buildings, crime scenes—virtually anywhere safe, manned, or unmanned traffic control is required.
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There is a tendency among all law enforcement to believe that no matter the odds, their bravery and training can save the day. It’s an instinct that a good SWAT officer must overcome. Because believe it or not, there are times when even a SWAT team may be outgunned or otherwise need help.
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Since police officers are routinely the first to arrive on the scene of a car wreck or a gun battle, they need something more effective than a tourniquet or a pressure bandage. And several companies are now competing for that business with hemostats that they claim will stop bleeding in seconds.
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All steel and solid walnut, the Winchester Model 1907 .351 S.L. (for "Self Loader") autoloader and the Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington are, simply put, stunning examples of the gunmaker's craft.
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