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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
Understanding the protective protocols and legal standards that shaped agents’ response during a high-security DHS event
From e-scooter scouts to paint-filled sprayers, here’s what officers are seeing on the ground during the LA riots
Special medical training for Richland County deputies puts them in a class of their own
Designed for extreme output and long runtime, this high-candela light delivers precision visibility at distance
This drop-in device delivers recoil-free trigger reset, shot placement feedback and app-based tracking — no range, ammo or gear required
SWAT teams and bomb squads assess 14 systems to identify top performers in high-noise, high-risk environments
Operation Freedom Paws helps cops manage PTSD and reduce stress with trained dogs — here’s how your agency can implement a program
Lt. Eric Burgett shares how he stayed on the job after a life-changing diagnosis — offering officers guidance on treatment, ADA protections and workplace accommodations
A Florida PD now requires supervisors to visit cops who call out sick — a policy aimed at preventing abuse and protecting officer safety, but one that could erode morale and trust