March/April 2023

Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford spoke to OFFICER Magazine about budget and management challenges that small departments face.

The conclusion of Bill and Melanie McGuire's story, and the crucial difference between coincidence and evidence.

Two new EVs for law enforcement will soon join the market as agencies look for ways to save money on both fuel and maintenance costs.

The Beretta APX A1 is a striker-fired handgun chambered for 9mm and with a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds. Find out what OFFICER Magazine's test team thought of the weapon...

It's unavoidable for law enforcement agencies to deal with top leadership changes over the years, making it important for these departments to avoid the “messy middle" when transitionin...

The evolution of technology has brought both solutions and challenges as police departments and law enforcement agencies try to strike a balance with a public safety mission.

What law enforcement agencies are buying and what new products to watch.

When it comes to carrying your chosen defensive handgun, how and where on your body are obvious considerations.

Editorial Director and long-time firearms instructor Frank Borelli discusses how to select your perfect off-duty or self-defense handgun.

The 2023 Station Design Conference will take place from May 23-25 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark in St. Louis, Missouri.

Whenever anyone asks me how the show was, I tell them it should be a month long.

To those and the families that have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, we thank you.

The TELR Level 3 Duty Holster from Gould & Goodrich, a Point Blank Enterprises company, provides the security officers need with the speed they demand. Fits available for Glock...

Gamber-Johnson is excited to announce our new docking solution for the Panasonic Toughbook 40 rugged laptop. This docking station features full and lite port replication options...

Setina’s Rear Cargo Storage Box is available in multiple tiers and configurations to meet any department’s needs. The top tier is available with any Setina lock option, including...

One of the most important aspects of law enforcement simulation training is the quality of the content. VirTra's V-VICTA—Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy—delivers...

The tactical training tower at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Walter C. Heinrich Practical Training Site in Lithia, Florida was custom made by Tactical Training Systems...

Leonardo's ELSAG Street Sentry is a fixed ALPR that economically aids law enforcement with real-time vehicle interdiction and investigations.It is an autonomous system meaning...

The M&P FPC folding pistol carbine from Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. is chambered in 9mm, is optics-ready and has a length of 30 ⅜ inches and a compact folded length of 16 ⅜ inches...

CentralSquare Unify offers cross-jurisdictional glue to connect public safety agencies to one another when a crisis strikes. Through our patented and deployed technology, dispatch...

The Raven from Flock Safety is an audio detection device that detects gunshots, locates the source, and works in tandem with the Flock Safety Falcon ™ Automatic License Plate ...

Venture Gear Tactical Shooting Gloves from Pyramex Safety incorporates the company's glove protection capabilities with precision quality shooting gloves designed for avid shooters...

The Smart Firearms SF-M4 Training Rifle is a revolutionary training device with features never before seen on any other style training gun. The new cast aluminum M-4 training ...

Iris ID's IrisAccess 7000S Series continues to set the highest standard for performance and versatility for iris recognition. Whether you are looking for a single biometric identificati...

The RIBCRAFT 5.85 is the most relied on boat in the RIBCRAFT model line for government agencies. This this 19-foot RIB provides unmatched performance for a boat of its size. Quick...

As the world’s strongest fiber™, Dyneema® is 15x stronger than steel yet light enough to float on water. In soft armor vests, Dyneema® is up to 35% lighter than aramids. In hard...

Keep your eyes focused on what’s in front of you and stop worrying about what’s on the ground. Built to bring you peace of mind, the Havoc Search and Rescue from ROCKY Boots is...