Police Columnist Articles

• Guns, firearms accessories and training gear to check out at SHOT Show

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  Duty gun cameras, dry fire training, CQB in a box and much more

• Light the way: 3 products that shone out at SHOT Show

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  My top 3 choices for lights at this year's SHOT Show are a gun light, a headlamp and a terrific backup to a duty light

• Dr. Tamara Herold on how place network investigations address micro hot spots of persistent violent crime

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  "These same micro hot spot locations that are disproportionately impacting residents and business owners in these locations also negatively impact our officers."

• Make sure your mission statement matches your actions

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  A police mission statement should establish, in the fewest words possible, the ultimate measure for every decision of the agency

• 4 products that stood out from the crowd at Shot Show Industry Day at the Range

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  Checking out Snakestaff Systems' keychain-sized tourniquet, a better than ever Fisher Space Pen, the RIA 5.0 USA-made 9mm and Bryna's shoulder-launched less lethal system

• SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range: Here's what's caught our eye so far

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  Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11's bag designed to carry all your stuff

• 26 learning points from watching a cop lose his temper

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  A seven-year veteran LEO was recently fired after berating a driver. Here's how to prevent this from happening to you

• The battle for parity for park rangers and game wardens

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  The plight of two LE professionals who both died of duty-related melanomas highlights the inequities in workplace protections afforded to those who protect both humans and our natural resources

• Jon Becker on the evolution of special tactics and police use of force options

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  A review of use of force issues, including the carotid restraint and other force options that have been constrained or discontinued, plus innovations and options for the future

• Facebook post leads to job faceplant

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  A citizen questions whether an officer who publicly criticizes the sheriff and his deputies could work effectively alongside them

• These newly updated earpieces deliver clearer sound with less maintenance

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  Officers can enjoy comfort and convenience no matter their environment

• A taste of what's to come: SHOT Show 2023 preview

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  Take a quick trip with us to view some of the newest firearms, gear and gadgets that will be on display at SHOT Show

• NTOA: Make better decisions using these key concepts

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  They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations

• Dr. Paul Taylor on what the research says about officer decision-making under stress

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  Understanding the causal factors behind officer performance is critical to informing police training

• A look back at Police1 content in 2022

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  The Police1 editorial team is grateful for the opportunity to work with columnists and readers to deliver content to keep officers safe and help them excel

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