The July/August 2026 issue is our annual Police Science/Forensics edition.

Highlights from this issue include:

  • Liquid Danger: Why PCP Remains a Serious Enforcement Challenge
  • Upfitting Without Regret: How to Avoid the Most Common Police Vehicle Build Mistakes
  • The Modern Tactical Team: Building Capability without Overloading the Operator
  • Ballistic Armor Update: 2026
  • 2026 Innovations in Body Armor and Ballistic Materials
  • SWAT/Tactical Equipment
  • And Much More!

Read the July/August 2026 Issue Online

The Modern Tactical Team: Building Capability without Overloading the Operator

John G. Stephenson Walk through any tactical equipment display or team staging area today and one thing is clear: Modern SWAT operators have more options than ever – better armor, lighter helmets and improved communications. Thermal devices, night vision, drones, robots, rifles, optics, breaching tools, medical gear, less-lethal options, tactical vehicles, and a growing list of specialty equipment all promise to make teams safer and more capable. Most of it can be valuable. The problem is that every new piece…

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