There is no secret strategy; just be yourself.
Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:42 PM | Recruit
Once you find some questions, practice them in front of someone and make sure to do it aloud. Sitting in your room whispering them will not cut it.
Has the L.A. Sheriff's Department's stance on foot pursuits actually changed, and what might that mean for deputies?
Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:35 PM | Patrol
What exactly was this "new bar" for performance? How was one to be evaluated against it? And was this really a new policy to follow?
POLICE attended Ford's unveiling of its new Police Interceptor.
Friday, March 12, 2010 1:22 PM | Vehicles
Ford unveiled the vehicle at a private fleet event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Law enforcement fleet managers who attended the event were impressed by the vehicle's power, safety features, and ergonomics.
Don't believe half of the war stories you hear....
Thursday, March 11, 2010 2:03 PM | Recruit
I was always told by my sainted Irish mother that if you tell the truth the first time you will never have to remember what lie you told. Sage words from my childhood that still apply today.
Get to know the familiar faces in your patrol area. Learn their 'tells.' It will conserve investigative resources.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 9:46 AM | Patrol
As you venture around your patrol area, strike up conversations. Don't have any particular agenda in mind. Just be friendly. You might actually find a genuine ally or two.
Like wolves, gang members travel in packs and pounce.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:13 PM | Gangs
Do not underestimate gang members because they are young or small, scrawny wolves. Maybe you have even encountered and dealt with several of them individually in the past. Maybe you know their names and their families. Don't assume that they will hesitate to attack you because you are bigger, better armed and capable of utilizing deadly force.
Budget woes have some agencies laying off officers and rethinking SWAT. Here’s how your team can survive the axe.
Friday, March 5, 2010 8:47 AM | SWAT
As a growing number of LE agencies struggle to stay afloat, it's logical that SWAT teams will feel the impact. Expect continuing cutbacks in personnel (especially full-time teams), equipment, training, and even callouts. All will be scrutinized for their "necessity." So what can SWAT do about it?
Verizon's solution frees officers from their cars to interact with the community.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:20 PM | Technology
In a bid to curb crime through community engagement, the Baltimore Police Department is using new technology to get back to the tradition of the neighborhood cop on foot patrol.
There's at least one movie you won't find on Dean Scoville's list.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 10:06 AM | Editor's Notes
Unfortunately, 2009 wasn't a particularly high-water mark for movies in my book, which makes it all the more tempting to reflect on another staple: the cop movie.
These gang members are loyal to one: the Mexican Mafia
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 9:31 AM | Gangs
Sureños can be found in every major city in the U.S. They can be found in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and South America. The big transnational super gangs such as Florence, 18th Street, and Mara Salvatrucha threaten the stability of some Central American nations.