February 2026

News February 24, 2026

Adopting a Systems Approach to Police Staffing

This publication illustrates elements of the police staffing challenge and explores how they form a broader ecosystem which agencies should consider when assessing staffing issues, contemplating goals and strategies, and implementing solutions. It presents a six-step approach for police workforce planning and managing workload demand and addresses planning for three common staffing scenarios. To download a copy of this publication, visit https://tinyurl.com/mpmpmwyt

SWAT & Tactical February 20, 2026

Command Under Fire: Making Smart Decisions When Seconds Count

Jon B. Becker A veteran SWAT leader shares proven tactics for assessing risk, managing stress and making the right call under pressure. In law enforcement, the difference between a good outcome and a disaster can come down to making the right decision under extreme pressure. Inspector Kevin Cyr is the Commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) for British Columbia. This is one of North America’s largest tactical units and Cyr lives this reality every day….

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Weaponry February 17, 2026

A Radically Different Duty Round – And Why It Works

Eugene Nielsen The Black Hills Ammunition HoneyBadger™ line of defensive ammunition represents a paradigm shift in bullet design. Named after one of the most “badass” animals on the planet, this ammunition has been engineered to perform under the most demanding conditions faced by law enforcement officers. HoneyBadger was first introduced several years ago, but controversy still exists surrounding it as it challenges many decades of conventional wisdom. Developed through a collaboration between Jeff Hoffman of Black Hills and Dave Fricke,…

News February 10, 2026

Setina Introduces Next-generation Law Enforcement Vehicle Console

Setina Manufacturing Co., Inc. recently announced the launch of its new law enforcement vehicle console, engineered to deliver unmatched comfort, adaptability and mission-ready performance for today’s patrol vehicles. Designed with direct input from the field, this next-generation console blends ergonomic innovation with rugged durability to support officers through long shifts and demanding operations. At the core of the new console is a focus on officer comfort and efficiency. An integrated swivel armrest provides all-day support while maintaining quick, intuitive access…

Busted February 6, 2026

Busted!

James L. McClinton, Ph.D. Dress for the job you want?… An 18-year-old Florida man was arrested on a DUI charge after failing a sobriety test – while dressed up as a prison inmate for a Halloween party. He was cruising through Port St. Lucie, Florida, on October 31 when officers with the local police department pulled him over shortly before 6:00 a.m. The officers had him complete a sobriety test in a nearby parking lot, but struggled to look past…

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Technology February 3, 2026

How to Turn a Billion Records into a Force Multiplier

John G. Stephenson What once took hours of analysis now takes seconds – before the first call for service. It’s 11:00 p.m., the start of the midnight shift in a busy urban police department. An officer turns on his cruiser’s MDT as he starts rolling toward the neighborhoods which comprise his patrol area. The screen in front of him loads a host of visual data which he’ll need over the next eight hours to do his job safely and effectively:…