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POLICE Magazine focuses on delivering valuable insights to law enforcement personnel at every level, aiming to enhance their job performance in a safe, professional, and efficient manner. Every edition features articles penned by both active and retired police officers, firearm specialists, and legal professionals, along with in-depth articles addressing pressing issues, crafted by top law enforcement journalists.

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Northern California SWAT Officer Killed During Warrant Operation

4 weeks ago | policemag.com | David Griffith

A Marysville, California, Police officer was shot and killed in an exchange of fire between a suspected drug trafficker and his SWAT team Wednesday morning, officials said. The slain officer, 27-year-old Osmar Rodarte, was an operator with the Yuba Sutter Regional SWAT team. Rodarte’s team was part of a multi-agency operation that served 20 search warrants Wednesday on what Yuba County District Attorney Clint Curry described as members of a transnational drug trafficking organization.
Video: Indiana Officer Under Fire During Pursuit Shoots Back Through Own Windshield

4 weeks ago | policemag.com | David Griffith

Video of a running gun battle between an Indiana officer and a suspect during a vehicle pursuit that ended in a gunfight between the suspect and multiple officers from two agencies has been released by the Indianapolis Metro Police Department. The Dec. 30, 2024, incident began with a traffic stop by a Lawrence (Indiana) Police officer.
Video: Southern California Vehicle Pursuit Ends with Fatal OIS on Pier

1 month ago | policemag.com | David Griffith

he Santa Ana Police Department of Orange County, California, has released video of a Feb. 1, 2025, vehicle pursuit that ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting on the Newport Beach Pier. Santa Ana PD says the incident began at 6:10 a.m. when it received a request for assistance from the Menifee Police Department in neighboring Riverside County. The Menifee PD had tracked a homicide suspect’s cellphone to a residence in Santa Ana.
Legal Issues for K-9 Teams

2 months ago | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

As police K-9 teams responsibilities grow, it's vital that handlers and agencies stay aware of the legal issues tied to K-9 operations. That’s where Michael W. Kmiecik II, owner, consultant and trainer for Sheepdog Guardian Consulting LLC. comes in. Kmiecik's 28-year law enforcement career, 20 years of which were dedicated to K9 handling, has given him valuable insights into current legal issues facing police K-9 teams.
Innovating School Security

2 months ago | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

In school safety, an innovative solution is making waves—and it’s not your typical security measure. Meet Bullseye K9 Detection Services, a California company that’s shaking up the status quo with an unusual yet highly effective tool: firearms detection dogs that are not tied to law enforcement but amp up school security just the same. The man behind it all is Andre Lemay, a retired California law enforcement officer with over three decades of experience in firearms crime investigation.
Help for Trauma Survivors

2 months ago | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

Mary Cortani’s story is one of resilience, passion, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference. From her time as one of the first female military police canine handlers in the Women’s Army Corps to founding Operation Freedom Paws, she has spent her entire life training dogs. Yet it wasn’t until a deeply personal experience with a suicidal veteran that she realized her true calling: helping others, particularly veterans and first responders, heal through their bond with a service dog.
POLICE Product Test: Streamlightâ€™s ProTac HL 6 Flashlight

Jan 13, 2025 | policemag.com | David Griffith

Ever since I started this job in 2001, Iâ€™ve been fascinated by flashlights. Before that it had been years since I had touched one and the only flashlight I owned was a AA Maglite with an incandescent bulb that I bought before a 1991 hike. So back in 2001 I was amazed at how bright LED-powered flashlights had become. Nearly two-dozen years later, Iâ€™m testing the Streamlight ProTac HL 6. And Iâ€™m gobsmacked by its power. I used to think 100 lumens was bright, which is now hilarious.
K-9 Team Brings Comfort and Community Together

Jan 8, 2025 | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

At a time when mental health concerns are taking center stage, therapy dogs are stepping into the spotlight within law enforcement. Meet Nash, a Pitbull mix who, just shy of two years old, is making waves in his community. As a therapy dog for the Haledon (New Jersey) Police Department, Nash works hand in paw with his dedicated handler, Cpl. April Latona. Together, they have built a bond that extends beyond their work at the station, connecting with individuals and families in need of comfort.
Top 7 Considerations for K-9 Patrol Vehicles

Jan 7, 2025 | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

Patrol vehicles used to transport police K-9s often face significant shortcomings that can affect the safety and effectiveness of these teams, says Robert S. Eden, owner of Eden Consulting Group and author of the K9 Supervisors Manual—Dynamics in Developing and Managing Police K9 Units. “What’s really lacking is quality cars,” he says. “There are agencies that provide good quality cars for their K-9 teams and then there are those agencies that provide second-hand vehicles with 80,000 miles on them.
7 Things to Consider When Purchasing Rugged Computers

Dec 17, 2024 | policemag.com | Ronnie Wendt

Not that long ago, a blinking blue light on a call box alerted police officers to respond. Portable radios enhanced the connection between officers and dispatch. But the rugged computer revolutionized police communications by granting officers immediate access to information. Rugged laptops now serve a greater purpose than just communications due to broadband expansion and connectivity advancements.