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    Education

    Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Administration

    Columbia Southern University
    Jan. 18, 2024
    Columbia Southern University’s online Bachelor of Science in criminal justice administration is suitable for both entry-level and seasoned professionals who are pursuing careers...
    DNA Technologies

    STRmix v2.11 Forensic Software

    STRmix
    Jan. 12, 2024
    STRmix version 2.11 features enhancements to memory use, general improvements to the models and Model maker, and the inclusion of an upper bound to the HPD likelihood ratio (LR...
    Magnet Forensics Inc.
    Magnet AUTOMATE
    Digital Forensics

    Magnet AUTOMATE: Keep Investigations Moving 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, 365 Days a Year

    Magnet Forensics Inc.
    July 7, 2023
    Magnet AUTOMATE by Magnet Forensics Inc. is a forensic evidence automation solution that allows police agencies to keep digital investigations running 24 hours a day, seven days...
    Vercomaterials
    Body Armor Protection

    UrbanShieldMH

    Verco Materials
    May 16, 2023
    Verco Materials UrbanShieldMH ballistic vests originated as a spin-off of high-performance boron carbide technology developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology. After a number...
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    Apparel

    Editors’ Christmas Wish List

    Editorial Staff, Officer Media Group
    Dec. 24, 2021
    Our editorial team created a short list of gift ideas for any officer in your life.

    More content from November 2021

    Briefcam
    Security Desk 2
    Investigations

    Why Correctional Facilities Are Turning to Video Content Analytics to Keep Communities Safe

    BriefCam
    Nov. 28, 2021
    Video content analytics solutions allow prisons to maximize their video surveillance systems and gain actionable intelligence from the footage.
    Photo Robert Marvulli
    One of the critical skills a Law Enforcement Officer must have is the ability to shoot a headshot on target, on demand. Officers need to be able to walk onto a range without any warmup and fire an accurate headshot.
    Specialized Training

    Three Skills Every Officer Should Have

    Officer Lindsey Bertomen (ret.), Contributing Editor
    Nov. 26, 2021
    There are plenty of other skills that an officer should have, but these three should set a foundation.
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    At his sentencing hearing in June of 2005, Dennis Rader recounted each murder, how he stalked his victims, how he killed them, the trophies he took with him, and the sexual fantasies he played out.
    Investigations

    How to Catch A Criminal: Loose Lips and Ligature

    Officer Brendan Rodela, Contributing Editor
    Nov. 24, 2021
    This month, the story of a killer who couldn't help but brag, and the small hints he left behind over 30 years.
    Officer Media Group, photographer Frank Borelli
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    Special Purpose Vehicles

    SWAT Pickups Instead of SUVs

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Nov. 23, 2021
    When selecting new vehicles for your special services team, do you think traditionally? Or outside the box?
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    On the Street

    The Real Reality of Policeland

    William L. Harvey
    Nov. 22, 2021
    It is not the mileage from the job that wears you down. It's the politics—both internal and external.
    Axon
    Axon Fleet 3
    In-car Video

    Clear View: In-Car Video Systems Continue to Evolve

    Paul Peluso
    Nov. 18, 2021
    In-car video systems have made leaps and bounds since their inception.
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    Vehicles

    Microchip Shortage Adds to Stress for Law Enforcement Agencies

    Joe Vince
    Nov. 17, 2021
    Automakers have tried to prioritize police and emergency vehicles amid delays.
    Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office
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    SWAT

    SWAT Spotlight: Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Nov. 16, 2021
    At about 300 years old, Spotsylvania County, Virginia boasts some interesting capabilities in its Special Operations Division and on their SWAT team.
    National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund/NLEOMF.org.
    There were more than 20,000 people in attendance for the 33rd Annual Candlelight Vigil on the National Mall on Oct. 15.
    Honoring the Fallen

    Together Again

    Paul Peluso
    Nov. 15, 2021
    After a nearly two-year break from in-person events survivors once again had the chance to honor their loved ones at the National Fallen Officers Memorial.
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    Once you have a good, solid grasp on statement analysis and how to utilize these skills in any capacity you will be one step ahead of your investigation.
    Forensics

    Forensic Linguistics—Statement Analysis

    Hilary Rodela
    Nov. 15, 2021
    Statements can back up information you already know or can provide you with new insight or a new perspective.
    Officer Media Group, photographer Frank Borelli
    Meopta ZD 1-4x22 RD scope mounted on his Henry Repeating Arms lever action .30-30 rifle
    Firearm Accessories

    Meopta Sports Optics ZD 1-4x22 RD Scope

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Nov. 15, 2021
    As promised, Editorial Director Frank Borelli reviews the Meopta ZD 1-4x22 RD scope mounted on his Henry Repeating Arms lever action .30-30 rifle.
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    When COVID-19 was added into the mix, the already overcrowded corrections systems became even more crowded because of all the additional space necessary to provide for social distancing.
    Corrections

    Corrections & COVID: An Ugly Mix

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Nov. 15, 2021
    What will happen when a large enough majority of the incarcerated population has been vaccinated and capacities in prison can return to “normal?”
    Officer Media Group, photographer Frank Borelli
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    Vehicles & Equipment

    What’s in Your Trunk?

    Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
    Nov. 15, 2021
    Every patrol vehicle should have a few necessities in it. Every patrol officer should make sure they have a few emergency items for themselves. It's not a long list.
    Blueline Sensors
    WASP4 Tactical Contact Microphone
    SWAT

    WASP4 Tactical Contact Microphone

    Blueline Sensors LLC
    Oct. 15, 2021
    Designed with tactical entry teams and crisis negotiators in mind, the Blueline Sensors WASP4 Tactical Contact Microphone senses sounds through doors, walls, windows and floors...
    Gaspari Nutrition
    Bone Broth Collagen
    Training & Careers

    Bone Broth Collagen

    Gaspari Nutrition
    Oct. 11, 2021
    Bone Broth Collagen for Athletic Performance by Gaspari Nutrition helps promote a healthy immune system; bone, joint and tendon support and digestive system health. Bone Broth...
    ASP Inc.
    Scribe
    Flashlights

    Scribe

    ASP Inc.
    Oct. 8, 2021
    The Scribe is one of ASP's most popular lights, and a cornerstone tool in its international law enforcement training programs. It’s a slim, easily pocketable, yet impressively...
    Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT)
    CEO Flipper folding knife
    Knives & Tools

    CEO Flipper

    Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT)
    Oct. 8, 2021
    Discreetly compact enough to stow in your shirt pocket, the CEO Flipper folding knife by Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) is as sophisticated as it is functional. Designed with...
    5.11 Inc.
    Coalition Pant
    Shirts & Pants

    Coalition Pant

    5.11 Inc.
    Oct. 8, 2021
    Whether your mission is a range session, date night or business meeting, the Coalition Pant by 5.11 Inc. pulls together all the elements you’ll need. The pant is built using an...
    Ford Motor Company
    2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD
    Vehicles

    2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

    Ford Motor Co.
    Oct. 8, 2021
    Pulling from nearly 70 years of expertise working alongside law-enforcement professionals, Ford presents its current-generation Police Interceptor Utility as the first-ever pursuit...
    InVeris Training Solutions
    FATS 100LE Virtual Training System
    Training Simulators

    FATS 100LE Virtual Training System

    InVeris Training Solutions
    Oct. 8, 2021
    The FATS 100LE Virtual Training System by InVeris Training Solutions is the best of two worlds: simulation firearms training that meets the rigorous standards of military forces...
    Nightstick
    TWM-30
    Mounted Lights

    TWM-30

    Nightstick
    Oct. 8, 2021
    Nightstick’s TWM-30 Tactical Weapon-Mounted Light features a 1200-lumen LED with a 194-meter beam distance. Optimized for threat identification and target discrimination, its ...
    Rescue Essentials
    Flat IFAK pouch
    Tactical Medical

    Flat IFAK pouch

    Rescue Essentials
    Oct. 5, 2021
    The Rescue Essentials Flat IFAK pouch is a unique low-profile system, designed to carry a variety of medical supplies. The internal sleeve contains a pocket for medical components...
    Reflex Protect Tactical
    MK-III (1.9 oz) Duty Belt Presidia Gel
    Less-Lethal

    MK-III (1.9 oz) Duty Belt Presidia Gel

    Reflex Protect Tactical
    Oct. 4, 2021
    MK-III (1.9 oz) Duty Belt Presidia Gel by Reflex Protect Tactical causes immediate involuntary eye closure and disorientation, incapacitating a violent subject upon contact. The...
    FoxFury
    Nomad® 360 Scene Light
    Portable Lighting

    Nomad 360 Scene Light

    FoxFury Lighting Solutions
    Oct. 4, 2021
    Light up a 360 degree area! The FoxFury Nomad® 360 Scene Light is battery operated. With built-in tripod legs, the Nomad® 360 extends up to 8.5 ft (2.6 m) tall to deliver up to...
    CyberLock Inc.
    CyberKey Blue 3 (CK-BLUE3) is
    Access Control

    CyberKey Blue 3

    CyberLock Inc.
    Sept. 22, 2021
    The CyberKey Blue 3 (CK-BLUE3) is CyberLock's latest advancement in its line of wirelessly connected smart keys. With the release of its third-generation Bluetooth smart key, ...
    Genetec Inc.
    AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR camera
    LPR (License Plate Recognition)

    SharpV ALPR Cameras

    Genetec Inc.
    Sept. 22, 2021
    The new version of the AutoVu™ SharpV ALPR (automatic license plate recognition) camera by Genetec Inc. provides a future-proof fixed ALPR solution that can be deployed anywhere...
    CTech Manufacturing
    Patrol CopBox
    Gear Equipment Storage

    Patrol CopBox

    CTech Manufacturing
    Sept. 2, 2021
    The Patrol CopBox by CTech Manufacturing is secure and efficient cargo storage at a bargain price. Pursuit SUVs leave much to be desired in the cargo area for safe and secure ...
    Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America
    TOUGHBOOK® 55
    Notebooks & Laptops

    Toughbook 55

    Panasonic
    Sept. 2, 2021
    Updates to Panasonic's TOUGHBOOK® 55 laptop provide mobile workers with added flexibility, functionality and performance in the most demanding and unpredictable environments. ...
    GALLS LLC
    00000 Af19 Equip
    Apparel

    Cost Saving and Easy to Use Uniform Procurement Online Solution

    GALLS LLC
    Sept. 1, 2021
    GALLS created an online solution called eQuip, to provide agencies a way to custom order uniforms and equipment while managing the entire process from procurement to accounting...