Officer Magazine eNL - Jan 31st, 2023
 
 
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COVER STORY
At the annual Michigan State Police Precision Driving Unit’s Vehicle Evaluations, the spotlight was on pickup trucks and SUVs as automakers pivot from the once-dominant sedan.
IN THIS ISSUE
Editorial Director Frank Borelli interviews the authors of, and offers an insight into, the book "Walk The Blue Line." He calls the book, "beyond highly recommended."
Just what can a mentor program net a police department and other law enforcement agencies? Mentorships can become a great tool for officer promotion and retention.
This month, two women's desire to find companionship and the terrible price that came with it.
Much of the concern around AI hinges on the rise of predictive policing, which typically analyzes large sets of historic data to inform decision-making, patrolling and more.
Many police departments use ShotSpotter’s Acoustic Gunshot Detection system to protect areas that have historically suffered the highest levels of gun violence.
ASP stands for Assured Stopping Power, and the engineering that went into the design of Nosler’s 115 grain ASP 9mm cartridges give it consistent performance.
While these aerosol sprays continue to receive criticism, they have certainly reduced deadly force encounters and increased the safety of police officers and the public.
The mission of the Ambassador Program is to inspire support for the Memorial while ensuring that critical information related to the safety and well-being of our officers is shared throughout the law enforcement community.
Editorial Director and retired Lt. Frank Borelli comments on a Maryland Supreme Court case that could have far-reaching implications for law enforcement.
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