Police Projectiles and Launchers News & Articles

Dr. Reed Smith is a guy you’d want to have on your team in a fight. He’d be on my team, that’s for sure. To say this guy is impressive may be the biggest understatement made during the ...

By PoliceOne StaffNEW YORK — The New York Police Department's Harbor Unit is relying more on unmanned submarine drones to help it skim riverbottoms and underbellies of boats for explosives and narcotics. ...

The remote-controlled tool is currently tracking pirates in Africa ...

By Scott M. Bruner PoliceOne Product EditorIt didn’t take long for the technology sector to get interested in the less lethal market. Lund Technologies is working to release what the innovative company ...

By Scott M. Bruner PoliceOne Product EditorWhen it comes to less lethal munitions for police officers, there’s quite a catalog to choose from, but the release of the PepperBall SA-4 Launcher raises ...

PoliceOne is focusing on news, products and information about Police Less Lethal force options, such as TASERs, sprays and aerosols, batons and projectiles for the month of December ...

At the high end of less-lethal force options are weapons whose primary function is to deliver kinetic energy. There are a lot of options, so reading up on what will fit your needs is absolutely essential. ...

By John Stanley
At the high end of less lethal force options are weapons whose primary function is to deliver kinetic energy. The problem with these weapons and munitions is that there are almost too many to choose from. ...

Chemical munitions are less lethal tools used that can be used to engage dangerous and/or destructive crowds. Contrary to popular belief, they are not "first strike" public order options, but appropriate for use only after properly trained officers have tried less intrusive methods-and found them ineffective.

Here, I offer an overview of chemical munitions and deployment considerations in terms of the role they play in public order gas plans. ...

As most police agencies with a major league or Division I athletic program know, the potential for sports related public disorder cannot be ignored. Thankfully, the statistical probability of a riot occurring ...

The First Book of Samuel documents the slaying of Goliath by the boy-shepherd David. The Philistine was armed with proximity weapons, including a bronze javelin, iron spear, and long bladed sword. These were heavy weapons, and even a giant had to get close to use them. David was aware of this so he kept his distance, reached into his bag, and lifted out five smooth stones... ...

The Associated Press BOSTON — An elite police unit that shot pepper-spray pellets at revelers after a Red Sox win last fall has replaced a quarter of its officers, including the entire command staff. A ...

By Senior Team Leader Joseph Garcia Recently, the law enforcement community was rocked by the sudden death of a young protester who was killed when she was accidentally shot in the eye with a less-lethal ...

When reviewing the Boston incident we want to focus on two important issues: one of being able to educate the media in the language used in explaining the specific incident, and the second, focus on training ...

Statement of Support For Less-Lethal Options from PoliceOne In the last several months, events involving less-lethal projectiles and electronic devices have put these force options under intense scrutiny. ...