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    Montgomery County Police Department
    Sgt. Patrick Kepp, of the Montgomery County Police Department, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
    Jan. 21, 2025
    Montgomery County Police Officer Patrick Kepp lost his legs in an on-duty collision nearly a year ago. Since then, he has worked to return to full duty.
    Keelyn Mitchell/National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
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    Jan. 8, 2025
    For the last several years, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has been using the Ambassador Program to shine a light on its initiatives.
    Florida Department of Corrections
    Daniel Rolling
    In 1990, a broken man shared the pain and rage from his abusive past with his victims in a series of gruesome murders that made national headlines.
    Bargersville Police Department
    The Bargersville Police Department is one of the early adopters of switching its vehicles to electric.
    Jan. 6, 2025
    A few law enforcement agencies are switching to all- or mostly electric fleets, and the savings on fuel costs has been music to the department ears. Find out how they sparked ...
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    Dec. 30, 2024
    So, you want to be at traveling trainer? Find out some of the secrets to success when it comes to teaching law enforcement officers as a part-time or retirement endeavor.

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    The Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit’s annual Vehicle Evaluations has a long history and reliable results.
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    Dec. 19, 2024
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    For the fifth year, OFFICER Magazine presents the Officer Station Design Awards, showcasing law enforcement and public safety facilities from across the country.
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    OFFICER Magazine announced the winners of its fifth annual OFFICER Station Design Awards (OSDA) program, which recognizes outstanding architecture and design from law enforcement...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities I Gold Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Lenexa Justice Center Project City/State: ...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities I Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: City of Lubbock Police Department Headquarters...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities I Bronze Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Idaho Falls Police Headquarters Project ...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Gold Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Celina Police Headquarters Project City/State...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Shrewsbury Police Station Project City/...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Leominster Police Station Project City/...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Bronze Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Town of Vienna Police Station Project City...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities II Bronze Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Monroe Police Headquarters Project City...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility was named a Bronze Award winner in the Law Enforcement Facilities II category of the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Sherman Police Headquarters...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Law Enforcement Facilities III Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Grain Valley Police Headquarters Project...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility was a Notable in the Law Enforcement Facilities III category of the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: City of Harvard Police Department ...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Public Safety Centers Silver Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Gladstone Police & City Hall Renovation + Expansion...
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    Dec. 17, 2024
    This facility received the Public Safety Centers Bronze Award in the 2024 Officer Station Design Awards. Official Project Name: Knoxville Public Safety Campus Project City/State...
    Point Blank Enterprises
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    Issured
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    Nov. 20, 2024
    MeaFuse from Issured creates a digital chain of custody from a law enforcement agency's existing hardware. With MeaFuse, agencies can capture, store and manage digital files with...
    Veritone
    Veritone Investigate
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Veritone Investigate is AI software that helps law enforcement agencies solve investigations faster with a central evidence hub. With an ever-growing volume of digital data in...
    Getac
    X600 Rugged Mobile Workstation
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Delivering a spacious 15.6” screen and cutting-edge computing in a fully-rugged notebook chassis, the Getac X600 Rugged Mobile Workstation enables power and productivity...
    Oracle
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    Nov. 19, 2024
    The Oracle Public Safety Suite is a robust, all-in-one secure solution tailored to meet the evolving technology demands of today’s public safety agencies. It integrates...
    VirTra
    High Risk Vehicle Stop Training
    Nov. 19, 2024
    VirTra's High Risk Vehicle Stop Training is based on nationally-certified curriculum that improves officers’ skills long-term, making the information easily accessible ...
    Matrix Light Left 01 Copy
    Nov. 19, 2024
    The Matrix from ASP Inc. is a lightweight yet street tough tactical flashlight is built for all-purpose, all-weather high performance. The polymer exterior, mated to an aluminum...
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    5.11 A/T BOA Lite
    Nov. 19, 2024
    When you want to trim weight without sacrificing performance, the 5.11 A/T BOA Lite offers the ultimate footwear solution. The BOA® Lite wears high-abrasion mesh to shed ...
    Boston Leather
    Explorer Duty Belts
    Nov. 18, 2024
    Explorer Duty Belts by Boston Leather are 2 1/4 inches wide and made from 10-12 ounce, drum-dyed full grain English Bridle leather. They are fully capable of carrying any and ...
    EDI-USA
    TURBO-X Riot Suit
    Nov. 18, 2024
    EDI’s TURBO-X Riot Suit provides it all for when you need to be protected the most. Trusted by law enforcement for years, this 1-size-fits-all riot suit protects up...