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Police Duty Belt

Police Duty Belt Setup

When considering the ideal police duty belt setup, one of the first things to keep in mind is real estate. By real estate, I mean your body type. Slimmer individuals tend to have more trouble adjusting their belts because their belts are smaller. Larger individuals have more surface area on the belt to distribute equipment, […]

Police Body Armor

Police Body Armor: What Do They Wear?

When choosing which type of police body armor to wear as an officer, look at the rules and regulations (general orders) of the agency to which you belong. This ensures you stay within their polices and procedures. Next, consider the type of scenario you’ll be facing. For example, as an officer, are you responding to […]

Police Firearm Training

Police Firearm Training

Have you ever wondered what officers go through in police firearm training? Perhaps you’re thinking about joining the force one day, or maybe you’re just curious about the firearm training requirements for police officers. Regardless of what brought you here, you’ll find what you need in this article.  To better understand police firearm training, we […]

Police Guns

Police Guns: What Do They Use?

Are you wondering which guns police officers most commonly carry? For this article, we interviewed Officer Mike Perez of DC Metro Police. Officer Perez has been on the front lines of law enforcement work, training, and competition. He reveals the most common firearms police officers carry and the reasons why.  Whether you’re curious about becoming […]

FBI Miami Shootout

FBI Miami Shootout

One fateful April morning in 1986, the echo of gunfire shattered the serenity of Miami’s suburban streets as a harrowing event unfolded that would etch in the annals of American law enforcement history. The FBI Miami shootout, as it is now known, was not only a fierce exchange of bullets between federal agents and two […]