With Octave OnCall Mobile, the company is making it easier for patrol officers and dispatchers to exchange information.

Field Clarity, a new feature of LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions' Desk Officer Reporting System, uses AI-assisted video to guide citizens through report filing and help police officers collect better evidence.

Today’s dispatchers are more program managers than radio operators.

All in all, we were very impressed by the ease and efficiency of use for the Vortex CSI metal detector.

Back in June we were tasked with testing and evaluating the Point Blank FAS G4 body armor system. It performed well through all testing, so when Point Blank asked us to do a similar evaluation on their FAS G4-PC Plate Carrier system, we went into it with a high expectation. We weren’t disappointed.Before we get into the evaluation, it’s...

Veritone's Assess leverages AI to significantly reduce the time spent on crime analysis by processing thousands of documents rapidly.

The OFFICER Media Group Innovation Awards recognizes companies that support the law enforcement industry with cutting-edge technology and creative solutions to keep officers safe while increasing efficiency and performance.

The 2026 OFFICER Valor Awards honor law enforcement officers who demonstrated exceptional courage, quick thinking and dedication to protecting their communities during some of their most challenging moments.

The benefits of body cameras, drones, and digital evidence systems come with costs, scrutiny, and new management responsibilities.

The latest OFFICER survey offers a forward-looking look at law enforcement spending plans, with 91% of responding agencies projecting stable or growing budgets in 2027.

Data suggests that Red Dot shooting improves accuracy, even in actual officer-involved shootings.

As law enforcement evolved, the gear issue check sheets got longer and then became one long sheet in digital format.

Technology has empowered us in ways we couldn’t imagine in the 70s and 80s.

Whether hauling gear for duty, training and deployments or packing for off-duty travel, the 5.11 SOMS 3.0 126L Rolling Duffel delivers serious capacity and organization. Built from water-resistant 1050D and 1680D nylon, it features adjustable dividers, MOLLE, a reinforced base, retractable handles and durable wheels for heavy loads. 5.11’s SOMS...

Verco Materials' patented lightweight RollShieldMH-Handgun carries and stores as a discreet roll-up. It rapidly snaps open when needed. It has ballistic laboratory-proven multi-hit stopping capability against NIJ Level IIIA threats. An adjustable sling permits hands-free use. Integrated light and a ballistically rated viewport are options. 18" x 36...

i-PRO Arbitrator unifies video and evidence in a simple, dependable workflow that streamlines how officers capture, manage, and share files, reducing IT burden while protecting chain of custody. The Arbitrator family includes In-Car Video, Body-Worn Camera and Open-Platform Evidence Management systems. i-PRO’s Arbitrator ICV4000 in-car video ...

Axis Body Worn Solutions help law enforcement agencies capture and manage video evidence. All cameras and system hardware are based on an open platform, making it easy to integrate them with existing technology investments. With no long-term contracts, agencies can deploy and expand the system according to their operational needs. The system is designed...

NIRLab from 908 Devices gives every officer a simple, smart, and speedy way to presumptively identify and quantify common narcotics in seconds, while connecting drug field test results to real-time reporting and intelligence. Drug field testing helps agencies make faster decisions, improve officer safety, and see drug trends as they emerge, giving ...

The Stalker Lidar RLR is designed to give traffic enforcement officers the performance and reliability needed for today’s roadways. Built for patrol use, the lightweight handheld lidar delivers rapid target acquisition, industry-leading range, and advanced operating modes that help officers enforce a variety of traffic violations in virtually...

Extra Duty Solutions’ ON DUTY scheduling software is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the public safety world. With its user-friendly interface, law enforcement officials can schedule on-duty, overtime, and off-duty work and then seamlessly export timekeeping data to their payroll platform. Designed by Extra Duty Solutions’ IT...

AikiTech provides generative AI-powered swatting detection and real-time decision support for 911 centers. The technology combines analysis of live call transcripts with available call metadata to help call-takers and dispatchers assess potential swatting attempts while calls are still in progress. Swatting puts residents and responding officers at...

A simple cognitive concept known as the “flanker effect” helps explain why police officers miss critical threats in chaotic scenes—and why current training doesn’t fully prepare them.

Welcome to this issue of OFFICER Magazine. Normally I’d start out with some type of motivated statement followed by a review of what’s in the issue and closing with a safety message. It’s not a template... it’s just somehow what my brain produces. Today is different. How to the vagaries of print publishing, I’m typing ...