Joshua Tibbetts had worked for the Maine Wardens Service since 2008; he was part of the Incident Management Team, search planning and unmanned aerial vehicle programs
New counter-UAS systems funded through a FEMA grant will help Texas DPS detect, track and mitigate unauthorized drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other events
The event will bring together Canadian women in law enforcement for leadership training, wellness sessions and case studies focused on advancing women in policing
Greenwood Police Officer D.J. Keller was a United States Army and National Guard veteran who served with the Greenwood Police Department for three years
Donors can use GoFundMe’s first responder hub to donate to help law enforcement families coping with loss, injury and long recoveries
FIREARMS WEEK: ARE OFFICERS EQUIPPED FOR TODAY’S FIGHTS?
If your handgun is hungry, your response should be automatic: feed it and get back to work; here’s how to build reload skills that stand up to stress
Nearly half of respondents identified threats beyond typical handgun range as a limitation, while many pointed to optics, patrol rifles and additional training as ways to improve capability
This practical 10-point self-assessment helps agencies determine whether their firearms setup is equipped for the realities police officers face in the field
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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Kustom Signals serves plenty of major jurisdictions, but its flexibility and support have a lot to offer smaller ones
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
Why public safety agencies are investing in DFR and what it takes to secure grant funding to support long-term success
From community trust to data analysis, agencies need professionals prepared for evolving challenges
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If all you see are bandages and a bottle of antiseptic, then you need to be a little bit concerned
OFF DUTY
Being a married cop may be one of the toughest things you’ll ever do
Training for concealed and off-duty carry is just as important as on-duty firearms training
The simplicity of the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) has led to well-intentioned, but misguided, administrative and procedural requirements
The Walther Arms Q4 Steel Frame shot like a laser beam during SHOT Show 2020 range day
When carrying a gun daily it’s easy to get caught up in what gun is the best, but we sometimes forget to think about our ammunition
Check out the newest SIG firearms, ammunition and electro-optics on display at this year’s SIG Sauer range day
From the LEOSA Reform Act to police use of CBD oils, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
More options in this market means more officers will be carrying off duty, which is a good thing considering the threats cops and citizens face in today’s world
A police officer’s skill set runs parallel with that of many successful authors, so it is no surprise so many are writing crime novels
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