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- Several patrol vehicles have been outfitted with the grapplers, according to Bellingham PD, and officers completed certification training in their use
- The MITR System delivers modular protection for eyes, nose and mouth as an alternative to full-face respirators, allowing users in tactical threat environments to scale up their protection during dynamic, fast-paced missions
- The Baltimore PD allegedly improperly paid officers $36,224 over three years for working on scheduled days off, while failing to consistently document approvals and enforce payroll rules
- Sanford Police officers took a suspect with an active warrant into custody after he crashed through a window in an effort to flee officers
- Sanford Police officers took a suspect with an active warrant into custody after he crashed through a window in an effort to flee officers
- A PIT maneuver by Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped the fleeing suspect and left his truck on its side; they later found "trafficking amounts" of cocaine inside
- A PIT maneuver by Lee County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped the fleeing suspect and left his truck on its side; they later found "trafficking amounts" of cocaine inside
- Massachusetts State Police announced a slate of reforms following internal and external reviews of training and criminal charging of several instructors in the 2024 death of Enrique Delgado Garcia
- Massachusetts State Police announced a slate of reforms following internal and external reviews of training and criminal charging of several instructors in the 2024 death of Enrique Delgado Garcia
- North Flight Aero Med’s 24/7 service is meant to shorten the trip to advanced care for K-9s injured in remote areas, where local clinics may not be able to handle critical cases
- by Law OfficerI’m a 2nd-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I love the art. I believe in it. And I’m telling defensive tactics instructors to stop teaching it to their officers. Not the principles. The class. Walk into enough DT sessions, and you’ll see the drift. The warm-up looks like an academy warm-up. The technique of the […]
- by Law OfficerSometimes, leadership is measured by how well someone delivers a prepared speech. At other times, the moments that define leaders happen when information is incomplete and stress hijacks attention. In those cases, the difference between a capable leader and a dangerous one is readiness. Decision Tactical understands that leadership rests on performance under pressure, which […]
- by Vincent BoveA CATHEDRAL, A COMMUNITY AND A CALLING When my wife and I arrived in Rockville Centre by Long Island Rail Road from Penn Station on September 19, 2026, the evening before the Nassau County Police Holy Name Society Communion Breakfast, the doors of the train opened and the first thing I saw was St. Agnes […]
- by Law OfficerHow might the outcome of certain law enforcement encounters change if officers had broader access to tactical training, crisis negotiation, crisis intervention, and threat assessment earlier in their careers? Training cannot guarantee a particular outcome. Even the best-prepared officer can encounter circumstances that offer no easy answer. But we should be willing to ask a […]
- by Vincent BoveSTATEMENT OF RECORD On October 9, 2026, Vincent J. Bove conducted a leadership and affirmation initiative at the New York City Police Department’s Midtown North Precinct in Manhattan. Commanded by Inspector Maggie Clamp, the precinct serves a demanding section of Midtown that includes the Diamond District, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Theatre District, Radio City Music […]
- by Vincent BoveSPECIAL REPORT: THE HUMANITY OF SERVICE Behind every badge is a human being who accepts the responsibility of protecting others. Yet those who serve are themselves in need of encouragement, affirmation, and the recognition of their dignity. This special report explores the profound human dimension of policing through a Bronx homecoming—an encounter with the men […]
- by Travis YatesNote: This article originally appeared in Tactical Behavior Science. A concealed gun has weight, and weight changes how people move. Someone carrying a concealed handgun tends to touch it, guard it, walk around it, and keep it out of view. Those adjustments are the signs officers learn to spot. The stakes are high. Most offenders […]
- by Citizens Behind The BadgeFollowing the recent deaths of two college students at the University of Mississippi, the herbal supplement kratom and its synthetic counterparts have been thrust into national headlines — and for good reason. For most of my career as a police officer and Drug Recognition Expert, the drugs that concerned us were relatively easy to categorize. […]
- by Vincent BoveLAW OFFICER SPECIAL TWO-PART FEATURE SERIES (Part II of II) FROM TRUST TO TRANSFORMATION Part I began with Encounter and led us toward Trust. But trust, once earned, creates a responsibility. Ethical leadership cannot remain an idea. It must become a way of living, a way of serving, and ultimately, a way of becoming. The […]
- by Vincent BoveSTATEMENT OF RECORD This Statement of Record documents the professional and personal journey of Vincent J. Bove on September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. What began with a journey from New Jersey into Manhattan became a sacred day of prayer, remembrance, encounter, and gratitude, unfolding through personal encounters […]