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With the Hoiday season here, a lot of us are thinking about the things we might want to get for our friends and fellow officers. One idea worth consideration is the Buck X-Tract LED, which is the Buck Knives contribution to the world of portable tools. ...

Fixed-blade back-up knives

By Ralph MrozMost officers, whether they are in uniform or plain clothes, carry a folding knife while on duty and many also carry a folder while off-duty for self-defense. The ability to use a folder for ...

NLEOMF and 3M urge motorists to exercise caution on roads

3M and the NLEOMF urge motorists and officers to exercise caution on roadways WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material are teaming ...

Work zones pose hazard for police

By Genevieve Reilly The Connecticut PostFAIRFIELD — Charles Ricco found himself perched on the hood of an oncoming car.Scott Sudora has been clipped by cars numerous times.Ryan Mignone got hit in ...

Dozens of officers search for man who fired on cops

By Steve Rubenstein San Francisco Chronicle SAN JOSE, Calif. — Police searched a large San Jose mobile home park early Friday for an armed man who fired multiple shots at officers after the car he ...

Interdiction Seizures: Dope vs. Cash

When teaching interdiction I am often asked the question: “Which side of the highway do I work, the dope side or the money side?” Let me explain that phrase. Interdiction officers typically ...

U.K. officers warned of "wasp knife" Comments

LONDON — Senior police officers have been warned to look out for a new knife which can inject a ball of compressed gas into its victim that instantly freezes internal organs.

The 'wasp knife', which can deliver a ball of compressed gas capable of killing its victim at the press of a button, may be heading for Britain, the Metropolitan Police fear. ...

NASCAR driver donates vests for K-9s Comments

The Associated PressINDIANAPOLIS — NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is donating bulletproof, stab-proof vests to police dogs in five states.Stewart, a Columbus, Ind., native, donated the money to provide ...

State Police part of WVU football family

By Mickey Furfari Charleston Daily MailMORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The West Virginia State Police has provided two troopers to accompany the West Virginia University football team on trips to road games ...

Chief champions new armor he helped to develop

By Barbara Giasone The Orange County RegisterFULLERTON, Calif. — When the Police Department started hiring more women, Chief Pat McKinley drew one conclusion: No way could female hips tolerate the ...

Are You on Patrol This Weekend?

When I was a kid, Independence Day was one of my favorite holidays. It meant a fun-filled party at someone’s house followed by the big fireworks show in town, and the exhilarating knowledge that ...

ATF, local police enforce fireworks laws

By Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Senior EditorThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) last week issued a press release encouraging the public across the nation to be safe and responsible ...

Retired APD captain returns to force as rookie Comments

By T.J. Wilham The Albuquerque JournalALBUQUERQUE — When Rob DeBuck saw a police car on the side of the road, he had to fight the urge to turn his vehicle around and help.When people entered the ...

Entrepreneurship in Blue Comments

Ed Note: PoliceOne has just launched a unique new product area focused specifically on companies that are run by cops, for cops. Check it out and let us know what you think. By Hannah Simon PoliceOne staff ...

Fatigued officer who killed cyclists is charged Comments

Ed. Note: Officer fatigue is a serious and widespread issue throughout law enforcement. Click here for a compilation of articles from PoliceOne columnists on the critical topic. If you have experiences, ...

Body armor - don’t leave home without it

Since the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)/DuPont™ Kevlar Survivors’ Club® was established in 1987, more than 3,000 individuals working in law enforcement have survived both ballistic and nonballistic incidents because they were wearing body armor. Of the approximately 1,200 officers killed in the line of duty since 1980, more than 30 percent might have been saved if they had worn vests. ...

Me. cop fatally shot while preparing duty belt Comments

The Associated PressPORTLAND, Maine — A nine-year veteran of the Portland Police Department died of injuries after his handgun discharged in what police described yesterday as a tragic accident.Sergeant ...

Opinions differ on increased police presence

By Maya Rao The Philadelphia Inquirer Related: Patrol psychology 101 BURLINGTON CITY, N.J. — Two men in small, crime-plagued Burlington City - one young, one old, separated by two blocks — ...

Heavily armed sect raid pleased officials Comments

By Nancy Perkins and Amy Joi O'Donoghue The Deseret Morning NewsSAN ANGELO, Texas — Texas authorities entered the YFZ Ranch April 3 armed with a search warrant, automatic weapons, SWAT teams, helicopters, ...

Why two-stage lights make sense for cops Comments

By Ralph Mroz The Police Officers Safety Association Reprinted Courtesy of American COP Magazine With a simple push of the tail-cap switch, an officer can go right into tactical/control mode with the same ...