The Coming Storm

Crime is historically low. But we must remain poised for tough times ahead.

Dale Stockton

“From One Officer to Another”

On April 27, 2011 tornadoes ravaged the southern part of the U.S. Hundreds were killed and thousands lost their homes.

Travis Yates

Rebuilding Shattered Lives

Elsevier, which publishes Law Officer, will donate $8,000 to Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) through its charitable committee RECares.

Law Officer Team

Behind the Scenes

The making of a Law Officer cover.

Law Officer Team

LPR Technology

Technology to help you monitor, predict and improve traffic conditions.

Training on a Budget

Three low-cost driver training exercises that will improve officer safety.

JP Molnar

Making the Rounds

IACP’s LIEM has a lot on offer, and we took the time to find some of the good stuff. Here it is.

Nick Selby and Dave Henderson

Exigent Circumstances

If police don’t violate or threaten to violate the Fourth Amendment prior to an exigency, the exigency justifies a warrantless entry and search.

Laura L. Scarry

Unifying Use-of-Force Training

Adding more specialized disciplines to police force training isn’t the solution. We have to integrate specific disciplines into a comprehensive and cohesive use-of-force “system.”

Dave Grossi

A Centenarian That Never Gets Old

The 1911 pistol turns 100 years old this year. Despite its age, it’s still one of the most popular models among LEOs. Dave Spaulding reviews the latest model from Ruger, the SR-1911, finding it to be an excellent modern take on a classic.

Dave Spaulding

Active Shooter Training

Required officer skills and tactics for high-violence events.

Jeff Chudwin

The BLT Approach

BLT: breathe, listen and think as you eliminate the threat.

R.K. Miller

The Third Degree: Like a Rock

Panasonic’s CF-31 is the latest in a line of rock-solid performers.

Crawford Coates

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Traffic Management

Technology to help you monitor, predict and improve traffic conditions.

Enough Is Enough

Advice for dealing with hostile work environments and a-hole bosses.

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