The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle
The legislation prohibits carrying firearms in areas such as government buildings, schools and health care facilities; law enforcement, security personnel and active-duty military are exempt
Deerfield Beach city councillors who voted in favor of the split from the Broward Sheriff’s Office cited the potential for cost savings of up to $500M over 20 years as the reason for the switch
Holyoke Councilor Israel Rivera told officers, “You know who the (expletive) I am? I’m not a regular (racial slur),” and later, “I’m the one that makes your (expletive) budget (racial slur).”
The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers
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This tool turns isolated investigations into cross-agency opportunities
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The FNS is a polymer-framed, striker-fired, double-action trigger pistol with double-column magazines and solid ergonomics
In a tactical flashlight, the usability, design, and features are much more important than lumens
These new pistols, on display at SHOT Show 2015, will retain their surface hardness and factory warranty, and will be readily adaptable to new sight designs
From ambidextrous tactical rifles to guns built for high-volume shooters, there is something for everyone
The SIG team floods the line with an array of great guns - here were three of my favorites
Some would contend that our penchant, our familiarity, and our affinity with violence marks modern-day warriors as atavists — but ours is a higher purpose: to save lives
Whether you change jobs, transfer units, or retire, the one constant in your life will be your family
In Police1 “First Person” essays, Police1 Members candidly share their own unique personal insights on issues confronting cops today, as well as opinions, observations, and advice on living life behind the thin blue line
Cook’s badge-infused custom Kydex holsters are available in either RH or LH styles
The pressure of controlling your stress can make you distance yourself from your family — you think you’re protecting them by keeping them from your inner Alpha Dog but that distance can hurt, too
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