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Ala. Medical Examiner Says Officer Killed by Close Gunshot

A .40 caliber Glock was fired inches from the officer; the bullet entered the left side of his face.

Posted Tuesday, May 10, 2011

L.A. Police Move to Stem Violence in Venice Beach

More undercover operatives are being assigned and detectives are gathering intelligence via social media.

Posted Monday, May 9, 2011

Police Patrolling Devastated Tuscaloosa Under Curfew

Tuscaloosa police work 12-hour shifts to keep order.

Posted Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Patrol Hogs

The market for law enforcement motorcycles has traditionally been dominated by Harley, BMW & Honda. JP Molnar takes a look at these companies’ latest offerings, as well as a comeback by Kawasaki & new companies to the market.

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Police Week: Send a Message

Tying blue ribbons on car antennas as a reminder that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price also honors those officers who serve and protect our communities every day.

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Fully Charged

For agencies looking to control costs and reduce emissions, electric and hybrid vehicles provide deserve a second look.

Posted Tuesday, March 22, 2011

5 Tips For Self-Rescue

Editor’s note: In light of the spate of attacks on officers, we reached out to long-time contributor and emergency medicine expert Eric Dickinson for some practical tips on tactical medicine and self-applied emergency first aid.

Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Past the Expiration Date

The decision to keep patrol cars in fleets longer comes with complications.

Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Cruiser Common Sense

Strategies to help keep you alive behind the wheel.

Posted Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ready & Willing

You must be ready and willing to engage force when necessary. A glitch or hazard pause can mean the difference between winning--and losing.

Posted Monday, December 27, 2010

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