Rigorous, realistic exercises provide an invaluable learning environment for all involved.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:13 AM | SWAT
Training for the "unthinkable" is what Urban Shield is all about because the "unthinkable" can, and does, happen. And like lightning in a thunderstorm, you never know where or when the next strike will occur.
Police K-9s take a lot of abuse and give a lot of service.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 3:06 PM | Patrol
Fortunately, K-9s are not just the butts (or other anatomical parts) of pranks. Some actually get the opportunity to do great police work.
The 2010 Dodge Charger takes top honors in acceleration, top speed and braking from 60mph.
Monday, November 16, 2009 9:30 PM | Vehicles
The Michigan State Police driving unit has released the results from the evaluation of the 2010 models of the most widely used patrol vehicles. The reports can be viewed at the agency's website.
None dare call what happened in Texas by its real name: Sudden Jihad Syndrome.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:59 PM | Editor's Notes
Sudden Jihad Syndrome has always been there and it will be there for years to come. It is at the heart of Islam and its true followers and it is what I believe drives Hasan and many more like him around the world to explode, behead, destroy and kill many, including other Muslims.
Two Texas police departments learned important lessons about implementing municipal surveillance systems.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:20 PM | Technology
Municipal surveillance enabled by CCTV cameras, fingerprint readers and fiber-optics systems are helping two Texas law enforcement agencies identify suspects while solving crimes.
Is anything being done to prevent one of our fellow officers from opening fire on us.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:03 PM | Patrol
Murders of law enforcement personnel by their brethren are not without precedent. Lovers' triangles have resulted in murder-suicides; subordinates have shot superiors; ex-cops-cum-felons have killed lawmen.
A military communications solution is on the horizon.
Friday, November 6, 2009 11:07 AM | Technology
At a recent trade show, I spoke with many in law enforcement about reliance on radio towers for data systems. Based on my experience with radio systems in use by the military for more than a decade, I suggested we don't really need "towers" as public safety knows them today.
Just seven months after four Oakland PD officers die in the line of duty, Oakland SWAT shows its mettle during 48 hours of grueling exercises.
Thursday, November 5, 2009 1:13 PM | SWAT
For the next two days, the teams will be competing in 25 challenging real-world scenarios, with very little rest or sleep. This is a true test of tactical skills, physical endurance, and mental resolve.
Across the world and here in America, young Muslim immigrants are banding together into criminal organizations.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 3:29 PM | Gangs
In 2001 large numbers of Somali immigrants began migrating to Maine bringing their clan rivalries and their love of khat with them. Since then these Somali rival gangs, or "clans" as they prefer, have taken root in such far flung U.S. cities as; Lewiston (Maine), Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Kansas City and Garden City (Kansas), and San Diego.
Giving fellow officers a pat on the back for a job done well -- and safely -- can make a difference.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:15 PM | Patrol
No one knows when it happened, or why, but somewhere along the line - a traffic stop? A radio call? - he cut a corner.