| | | | | | | | Two months after a bullet struck his right eye during an August 2023 chase, San Antonio SWAT Officer Rhett Shoquist was back with his unit, training to restore his physical and mental skills. |
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| | | | | | Scott Wahl's lifetime ambition was to become San Diego police chief. He landed the job after over 25 years with the department, but he's had little time to appreciate the accomplishment. |
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| | An audit from 2021 through 2022 of the state committee responsible for setting police training standards in Massachusetts fell short of ensuring recruits received proper training. |
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| | A man called dispatchers claiming he was suicidal before he fired three rounds from a semi-automatic pistol, with at least one shot directed at the Saline police station. |
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| | In 2024, Boston saw a 33% decline in homicides from last year, and Police Commissioner Michael Cox says that number "appears to be the lowest since 1957." |
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| | Gov. Gavin Newsom said plans to extend a "surge" in California Highway Patrol support in Oakland would only continue if the city changed its restrictive police pursuit policy. |
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| | A journalist shares his memories of fallen Greensboro Police Officer Michael T. Horan, who patiently gave the reporter pointers during a recent police training session for media outlets. |
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| | Mobile police worked with Daphne Search and Rescue to retrieve two puppies from the water after they were thrown from a car off the Dog River Bridge. |
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| | | | | | OFFICER Magazine looks at our favorite criminally stupid—or criminally unlucky—lawbreakers this year: Tip to aspiring crooks: Ceiling crawl spaces and bathrooms are terrible hiding spots. |
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| | | | | | In the first of a series of special end-of-the-year episodes, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli talk about their favorite examples of line-of-duty valor this past year. |
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| | The second in our trio of special end-of the-year podcast episodes puts a spotlight on some of our favorite feel-good and life-affirming stories from this past year. |
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| | Managing Editor Paul Peluso, who oversees the Station Design Awards for the OFFICER Media Group, and retired Lt. Frank Borelli take a look at this year's winners. |
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| | As 2024 winds down, Managing Editor Paul Peluso and Lt. Frank Borelli talk about the Michigan State Police 2025 Model Year Police Vehicle Evaluation and discuss how departments are going electric. |
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| | | | | | The 940 Pro Tactical 8-shot autoloading shotgun from Mossberg delivers ease of operation, reliability, adjustability and performance-driven features including optic-ready receiver; oversized controls; M-LOK compatibility; stock adjustability; and an 18.5-inch barrel with interchangeable choke system.Like all 940 Pro shotguns, the 940 Pro Tactical has... |
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| | | | | | Targets used with Action Target’s Track Runner are mounted to a trolley that runs on a special track on the ground or inverted from an overhead structure. This approach is ideal for tactical applications because the target can move to different locations, change speed and direction, and dart in and out of cover. Action Target developed a round... |
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| | Axon VR revolutionizes training by eliminating the need for dedicated training spaces and complex equipment, allowing agencies to reclaim downtime and improve knowledge retention through on-demand microtraining sessions that can be completed anytime, anywhere. Axon VR goes beyond use-of-force training, enhancing skills, empathy and de-escalation tactics... |
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| | The Pinnacle is Winsted’s revolutionary console that offers the peak operator experience. Crafted in a sleek contemporary look with cutting-edge engineering and meticulous attention to detail, Pinnacle puts the tech in technical furniture. With unrivaled flexibility and serviceability, Pinnacle features best-in-class cable management, with a ... |
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| | | | 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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| | | | For police and law enforcement officers on the street, high-pressure decision-making is about training, experience, and committing to the decision when they come under fire. |
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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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