March 2022

News March 28, 2022

Gun Violence Resource Hub Available

Developed by the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Training and Technical Assistance and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Gun Violence Resource Hub (GBRH) has officially launched and is now available. The GVRH is a compilation of approaches from across the nation to combating gun violence. It includes approaches which are implemented by law enforcement agencies, as well as a broad range of other organizations such as hospitals, community organizations and prosecutors’ offices. Included are approaches which have been…

News March 25, 2022

DEA Launches New Initiative to Combat Drug-Related Violence and Overdoses in Communities Across America

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced a new initiative, Operation Overdrive, aimed at combatting the rising rates of drug-related violent crime and overdose deaths plaguing American communities. Last fall, the DEA initiated a data-driven approach using national crime statistics and CDC data to identify hot spots of drug-related violence and overdose deaths across the country. This will enable the agency to direct its law enforcement resources to areas where they will have the most impact: the communities where criminal…

Weaponry March 17, 2022

New Guns and Gear for 2022

Mike Boyle P&SN Presents its 31st Annual Roundup Covering New Firearms and Equipment of Most Interest to Law Enforcement For more than 40 years, the SHOT Show has served as the launching point for new guns and related equipment of interest to the law enforcement professional. This year’s show was held in the Venetian Expo Center in Las Vegas and, to say the least, it was a bit different from those of the past. Last year, the show was cancelled…

Technology March 14, 2022

Seven Steps to Launching a Successful Police Department Drone Program

James Bushey Starting a drone program is a significant undertaking and may be intimidating if you have no experience launching a new technological program. There are many considerations at every step of the journey – from equipment startup costs to figuring out how many batteries you’ll need and where you’ll operate in terms of airspace. These factors take time and resources, even for experienced operators. Starting a drone program requires dedicated supplies, support and experience. Here, I’ll walk you through…

Busted March 11, 2022

Busted! Real Stories of Genuine Absurdity March/April 2022

James L. McClinton, Ph.D. It was an emotional support doll… A general superintendent for the MTA in New York City was caught keeping a blow up doll in the front seat of his car. He swears it’s to keep him company, but many believe it’s to get around HOV traffic laws. The official pulled up to the office with an interesting passenger beside him. People immediately questioned why a blow up doll wearing a suit was in the car. When…

....and nothing but the truth March 10, 2022

…And Nothing But the Truth March/April 2022

Ramesh Nyberg What a Difference a Decade Makes I think it’s safe to say that, as we get older, we get more nostalgic. I say this because of the myriad posts on Twitter and Facebook about “remember this?” and “whatever happened to….?” You’ve seen them and you’ve gotten accustomed to seeing the same stuff coming from certain people in your circle of colleagues and friends, right? There is a group of ex-cops I know who just can’t seem to pull…

News March 10, 2022

Dick Kramer 1938-2022

Dick Kramer, U.S. Navy veteran and acclaimed artist and illustrator, 83, passed away January 14, 2022, at his home in Leesburg, VA, beside his beloved family. Known by many as the “Father of Modern Tactical Artwork,” Dick Kramer produced the finest in tactical art for first responders, as well as military themed art prints. According to Dick, these represent the brightest, bravest and best our nation has to offer. Mr. Kramer was born on April 1, 1938, in Newark, NJ….