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| | | | | | A Blue Alert was issued for a 33-year-old man who is accused of opening fire and shooting an Orange County sheriff's deputy during a traffic stop in West Baden. |
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| | Under a new initiative, minors accused of first-time, low-level offenses will be sent through a diversion program that Philadelphia police hope tackles the root causes of bad youth behavior. |
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| | When CHP officers stopped a luxury Rolls-Royce Ghost for speeding near Madera, they discovered containers of pot and an illegal pet baby spider monkey dressed in a onesie. |
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| | A vehicle search by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies during a traffic stop near Cypress uncovered a loaded rifle caliber pistol, drugs and three pythons in the back seat. |
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| | | | | | To start 2025, News Editor Joe Vince and retired Lt. Frank Borelli discuss the horrific attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Plus, Texas deputies make a large, slithering find during a vehicle search. |
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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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| | 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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| | 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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| | | | | | Training Tri-Fold Restraints from ASP Inc. are identical to the standard restraints in materials, construction and function, but are designed to be released and removed without cutting. This speeds the pace of instruction, enhances safety, and eliminates the waste of using and disposing of “live” restraints.As the name suggests, the straps... |
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| | | | | | Draft One from Axon is a revolutionary new software product that drafts high-quality police report narratives in seconds based on auto-transcribed body-worn camera audio. Draft One leverages Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and includes a range of critical safeguards, requiring every report to be reviewed and approved by a human officer, ensuring... |
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| | The 3M PELTOR ComTac VI Tactical Headset provides environmental listening to assist in auditory situational awareness when wearing the headset. The proprietary level-dependent digital audio circuit, in conjunction with two external environmental microphones, senses environmental sounds and reproduces those sounds inside the 3M PELTOR headset. This ... |
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| | 5.11 partnered with top-tier teams from around the globe to develop the XTU line of tactical wear. XTU pants and shirts are designed and built to equip operators with the most functional, rugged and comfortable uniforms available. The XTU Pant is loaded with large cargo pockets with volume folds and zipper closure—one with an N6 nylon Mag Pocket... |
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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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| | | | 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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| | 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. |
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