Officer Magazine eNL - Dec 16th, 2022
 
 
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COVER STORY
OFFICER Magazine announced the winners of its third annual Officer Station Design Awards (OSDA) program, which recognizes outstanding architecture and design from law enforcement and public safety facilities nationwide.
IN THIS ISSUE
At the annual Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit’s Vehicle Evaluations, the focus was on pickup trucks and SUVs as automakers pivot from the once-dominant sedan.
Every officer needs to know how to quickly reload, reload under pressure and reload when injured.
The Verco Materials UrbanShieldMH is put to the test.
How agencies can/should control the message when it comes to "reform."
Folds of Honor has expanded its mission to include a scholarship program aimed at the families of fallen or disabled first responders.
This month, one of many serial killers to terrorize 1980's Los Angeles, unknown, until he left behind an unlikely clue.
With protests and the pandemic in the past, how has a violent crime surge become the new concern for major cities.
An intertwined flow chart for building a better agency.
A test of the Swampfox Blade 1x25 carbine optic determined that it is the ideal tool for patrol carbine use.
NEW PRODUCTS
From BlueRidge Armor
BlueRidge Armor’s new VENGEANCE™ X7 is a hard armor ballistic, rifle-rated shield featuring the very latest evolutions in armor technology. Building on the origins of the popular VENGEANCE™ Series handgun shields, deployed by the United States Marshal Service, BlueRidge Armor sought input from law enforcement personnel for the development of a next...
From Point Blank Enterprises Inc.
The Vanguard from Point Blank Enterprises provides level III rifle threat protection and is available in three shapes. A wide rectangular shaped viewport provides excellent viewing capabilities while the weapon index platform on each side allows the operator to position their weapon for accurate handgun or long-gun deployment.Learn more about one o...
From Point Blank Enterprises Inc.
The Origin System by PARACLETE from Point Blank Enterprises builds upon the developing needs of military and law enforcement service members. It applies technology in new innovative ways to reduce bulk, maximize adaptability, improve strength and durability and allow users to change mission load outs as often as threat levels do, in ways that surpa...
From Ring Power Corp.
The Rook Vehicle is custom designed and fabricated by Ring Power. Utilizing the powerful Cat® Compact Track Loader chassis with 98 gross HP engine, 14,030-pound operating weight, rugged wide rubber tracks, dual joystick controls, and enclosed cab with air conditioning/heat and operator comfort seat, custom installed bulletproof glass, and NIJ Level...
From ZeroEyes
ZeroEyes DeepZero is a patented A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform, and is the only technology of its kind to hold the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation. ZeroEyes' proprietary software uses existing security cameras to identify a potential gun as soon as it becomes visible and send alerts to school administr...
OFF DUTY LIFE
By Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
Some ideas for last minute gifts for the officer in your life.
EDITOR'S LOG
By Lt. Frank Borelli (ret), Editorial Director
Welcome to what is now officially the silly season: post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas, anticipating the New Year. For most of us in law enforcement it’s the time of year when you know to be extra careful on all calls, to look for those who need assistance (sometimes due to their own lack of planning), and to figure out when you can have time off wit...
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