Militarization

If criticism of the 1033 program rises again, LE agencies need to be ready to educate their communities about why cops need military surplus equipment

As police pitched their plan to fly drones in a series of forums held across the city, the reaction was less positive than they might have hoped

The sheriff told the House Judiciary Committee that it was critical for the federal government to reconsider the curtailment of a program that provided the equipment

On Day One of his administration, President Donald Trump made several moves which indicate a White House far different than the past eight years

How will Trump's promise of unconditional support for law enforcement translate into policy changes?

When the public, the press and politicians say police don’t need tanks, these strategies can help you make that critical purchase

Plan early if you anticipate using federal funds for any controlled equipment items

In what appears to be an unprecedented tactic, police rigged a bomb-disposal robot to kill an armed suspect in the fatal shootings of five officers in Dallas

Executive Order 13688, issued in January 2015, effectively ended federal support for the local equipment acquisition program known as the 1033 program

Companies in the law enforcement realm commit vast amounts of time, energy, and capital toward ensuring that officers are safer

Three executives from private-sector police enterprises weighed in on the challenges facing law enforcement today

Armored vehicles are not tanks – they are vehicles of refuge that serve to protect police and civilians alike