For Cops, By Cops News & Articles

• 7 signs you might be in crisis

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  Police officers and other first responders: Here's how to tell if you or someone you know might be headed for a mental health breakdown

• Spotlight: Reflex Protect Tactical gives LE a new gold standard in less-lethal spray products

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  The company's products give officers fast-acting and far-reaching low use-of-force options that are affordable for every agency

• Are LEO leaders considering officers' privacy?

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  Leaders should encourage their officers to maintain their personal privacy; here are three easy strategies all LEO leaders should implement today

• How to avoid bad hires with the right pre-employment background investigation tools

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  6 ways eSOPH helps investigators dig deep to learn more about applicants faster and more securely

• How the third largest sheriff’s department in the nation cut its background investigation time in half – without sacrificing quality

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  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department adopted eSOPH to increase speed, access and the amount of information they are able to collect for each applicant for a more thorough profile

• 10 best practices for recruiting and hiring in law enforcement

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  Go mobile, go paperless and protect data privacy with a cloud-based system for background investigations

• Where officers in crisis can get the help they need

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  This treatment center designed by first responders for first responders takes a medical, clinical and peer support approach to help police officers overcome addiction

• One year's journey: A veteran's path from new owner to expansion

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  For one former LE veteran, owning a business was nothing more than a pipe dream; here's how Signal 88 Security made it a reality for Roger Estrada

• Take your privacy back: 4 tips for helping LEOs protect their personal data

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  Digital privacy is more important than ever before; here are some tips to help you take your privacy back online

• How LEOs can reclaim personal privacy online

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  Founded by a former police officer and computer forensics expert, OfficerPrivacy removes personal information from top people-search sites, giving LEOs an extra measure of security

• We take care of our own: Enter your agency’s safety or wellness program in the National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards

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  Through the Destination Zero program, NLEOMF and DOJ help cops come together to encourage and support officer safety and wellness

• 8 products for cops by cops to add to your LE wishlist

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  Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing

• What’s the best bug out bag for a police officer?

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  Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions

• Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored During 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, DC

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  Vigil on May 13 in Washington, DC Live streaming of event online as 371 names are dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

• How to buy police training tracking software

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  If your PD is still manually tracking officer training, your operation is neither effective nor efficient

• Why can't my police be more like Sheriff Andy?

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  While we can’t all live in Mayberry, every department can forge closer community ties by using systems that let community members easily interact with their PDs

• Meet the 2016 RISE Award winners

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  TASER | Axon and Police1 are delighted to announce the winners of our third annual RISE Awards

• Spotlight: Improve your one-handed technique with Magnetactical

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  Be a winner and a survivor

• Retired cop invents super strength door lock

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  A Calif. cop stuck at home due to injury created a product that would give him peace of mind

• How Magnetactical perfected the art of the one-handed reload

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  The strong magnet clips to the duty belt so the gun can be reloaded with one hand

• HYSight offers purpose-built UAVs for cops

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  Company offers packages and options for custom-built drones to accommodate an agency’s needs

• Cop creates cool, breathable vest to wear under armor

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  The Maxx-Dri vest is a thin vest made out of unique mesh material that's meant to be worn under ballistic armor

• Buckle Keeper secures duty belt, conceals cuff key

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  The Buckle Keeper is a short strip of material that wraps around your duty belt to keep it in place and secures the buckle so that it can’t be undone

• Safely transport flash bangs with compact Bang Box

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  The Original Bang Box is a heavy-duty and powder-coated wood-interior box designed to legally transport 2 flash bangs

• TacView releases patrol version pole camera for police

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  The camera can detach from the pole and attach to a chest harness or vest clamp

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