March 2024

P&SN Welcomes Its 40th Year

Police and Security News (P&SN), the predominant magazine serving both law enforcement and Homeland Security, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, as part of the 2024 Buyer’s Information Guide (March/April). P&SN made its debut in late 1984, released alongside its two sister publications – Firefighter’s News and Rescue News. First published by Brewer Communications, Inc. from its offices in Barnegat, NJ, the inaugural edition included feature articles covering such topics as video surveillance, administering first aid, effective personnel utilization, as well…


New Guns and Gear for 2024

Mike Boyle P&SN Presents Its 33rd Annual Roundup Covering New Firearms and Equipment of Most Interest to Law Enforcement The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, sponsored by the NSSF, is an annual event where the firearms industry showcases and launches new products. This year’s event was held in the Venetian Convention & Expo Center and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada, and included 2,600 exhibitors and 13.9 miles of aisles to navigate. The 2024 show was the largest…


… AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH March/April 2024

Ramesh Nyberg Five Reasons Why You Should Write (Yes, You) Photo by Etienne Girardet/Unsplash It’s no secret: Most of us cops hate to write. We hate it because we have to do it and the majority of us have little or no training – let alone interest – in the writing process. This installment hopes to change your mind or, at the very least, present you with options which might benefit you in ways you never considered. If I come…