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Patrol

5.11 Announces Development of Antiviral Uniform Technology

5.11, Inc. announced today that it is pursuing the feasibility of incorporating antiviral fabric treatments into its Wash-And-Wear uniform offerings with the intention that the new line of products would be marketed as Wash-And-Wear Plus.

October 14, 2020

Patrol

Massachusetts Department Announces Retention of Seasonal Officers

The agency said in a written announcement that the seasonal force—consisting of 12 officers—patrol duties usually end after Labor Day, but "as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic their duties have been extended into the fall."

September 24, 2020

Technology

All Traffic Solutions Debuts Program to Donate Message Signs to Law Enforcement Agencies During the Pandemic

Under the program, smaller police departments that do not qualify for grant funding can apply to ATS for a chance to receive either a free radar or message sign. Two radar message signs will be donated each month for the next 12 months to support the growing challenges facing local police departments.

August 27, 2020

Command

Florida Sheriff Orders Deputies to Stop Wearing COVID Masks

The sheriff said if anyone confronts an employee about them not wearing mask, the employee should “politely and professionally tell them I am not required to wear a mask nor will I, per the Order of the Sheriff,” and walk away.

August 12, 2020

Patrol

NJ Teen Records Bagpipe "Thank You" to Police, Other COVID-19 Responders

"I'd like to thank the doctors, nurses, police, and essential workers who put themselves at risk selflessly each day," she says in the video.

August 6, 2020

Patrol

Some Big City Officials Admit Anti-Police Protests May Have Helped Spark COVID-19 Resurgence

A spokesperson for Carlos A. Giménez, the mayor of Miami-Dade County, told Fox News on Sunday the protests were a "contributing factor" to the local coronavirus spike.

July 22, 2020

Patrol

An Open Letter to America

Social movements are now debasing and denigrating the remarkably hard-working profession that has brought you extraordinarily safe streets. All that these caring public servants have ever asked for is your gratitude and respect. Take that away and I can no longer encourage these wonderful people to maintain their faith in you.

July 16, 2020

Patrol

Police Funerals During the Pandemic

Amid the "social distancing" orders issued by various state governors and local authorities, police officer funerals and memorials changed dramatically.

July 1, 2020

Patrol

To Mask or Not to Mask

How people approach a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic is rooted in their worldview.

July 1, 2020

Technology

Police, Technology, and the Pandemic

Law enforcement agencies used technology and planning to protect officers and maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 17, 2020

Patrol

Nebraska Department Announces Cancellation of "National Night Out" Event

Chief Kevin Spencer of the Scottsbluff (NE) Police Department announced earlier this week that the agency's annual "National Night Out" event aimed at community relations and engagement with residents will be cancelled this year.

June 17, 2020

Patrol

LAPD Budget Wrecked by Overtime During Protests and COVID, Officers Now to Receive Comp Time Not Cash

Chief Michel Moore said in a memorandum that despite a multibillion budget, the LAPD is so cash-strapped that any overtime earned from June 7 onward will be paid out in compensation time.

June 16, 2020