January 2026

The Collaborative Reform Initiative: Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) Spotlight series is committed to advancing knowledge through sharing tools, resources and information developed for the law enforcement field as a result of customized training and technical assistance delivered by CRI-TAC. This publication provides guidance to the law enforcement field on the purpose, structure and goals of law enforcement wellness checks and the different types of wellness checks agencies can establish. A copy of this publication can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/36mwh8m8

Springfield Armory reports that its FIRSTLINE program – launched in 2022 to support law enforcement and other first responders – remains active and widely used in 2026. FIRSTLINE was created to give qualified professionals direct access to duty-ready firearms at substantial discounts through a simple, point-of-sale process. “From the start, FIRSTLINE was built around the needs of working officers,” says Fred Mincks, Law Enforcement Sales Manager for Springfield Armory. “We recognize the demands placed on today’s first responders, and this…