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Articles Written By: Dan Pasquale

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Testing for Sergeant

October 2007 - Web Only: Duty Tips

Testing for promotion, specifically from an officer to a sergeant, can be a stressful time of studying and then awaiting results. While I can't do anything to help you pass the time during the waiting process, I can give you some tips on how to maximize your testing experience.

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Dan Pasquale

Working Informants

May 2007 - Web Only: Duty Tips

Informants can provide a wealth of information. However, that information can come at a price if you’re not careful how you deal with them. Too many officers fall into a few common traps with informants, leading to bad cases, blown operations or personal complaints against them.

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Dan Pasquale

Pursuit Safety

April 2007 - Web Only: Duty Tips

The high-speed pursuits you saw on the old TV shows and movies had a big part in all of our decisions to enter the world of law enforcement. However, times have changed.

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Dan Pasquale

Where’s the Dope?

March 2007 - Web Only: Duty Tips

We'll look into some of the best (and most common) places criminals like to hide things inside a vehicle.

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Dan Pasquale

A Numbers Game

October 2006 - Web Only: Duty Tips

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are a very useful tool in the hands of an officer with a little knowledge.

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Dan Pasquale

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