FREE e-Newsletter
Important News - Hot Topics
Get them Now!

Electronic Privacy on the Job  

Increasingly, law enforcement agencies issue electronic communication and information equipment to employees for their use in performing official duties. Access to and use and monitoring of the information stored or transmitted by means of such devices may be subject to a variety of employer policies, state and federal statutes, constitutional provisions, and case law.

Police Product Test: Under Armour Chimera Training Shoes  

Scott Smith reviews Under Armour Chimera Training Shoes, 5.11 Tactical Light for Life PC3.300, Safariland Double Rifle Case, and Armortek Double Pistol Case.

Safariland

Grab and Go  

Most civilian packs aren't up to the task of handling a cop's multitude of weapons, accessories, and random must-have items securely and without falling apart after some rough use. Read on for a selection of storage options that can fit a bunch and take a tumble with no trouble.

Shots Fired: Midway, Georgia 03•23•2010  

A Monday afternoon, a small blue VW, and a one-armed man in a dress suit: Hardly the components one is apt to conjure up when envisioning a firefight.

Maine Officer Saves Suicidal Woman From Attempted Bridge Jump  

On Dec. 13, 2009, Officer Rob Angelo of the Bangor (Maine) Police Department drew on his 18 years of law enforcement experience to keep a distraught woman from jumping into an icy river to her death. For his actions he was named the August 2010 Officer of the Month by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

Drug Couriers Using Disguises and 'Cloner' Vehicles

The traffickers have been caught hauling marijuana along the Texas border in fake versions of a Walmart truck or FedEx van. They've employed sham school buses, dummy dump trucks and bogus ambulances.

Speeder Faulted In Connecticut Trooper's Death

A 32-year-old man exceeding the speed limit is believed to be responsible for the death of a Connecticut State Police trooper who was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of Interstate 91.

Prominent Seattle Attorney Called Deputy A 'Nazi' During DUI Arrest

Bremner called the deputy a Nazi and the "creepiest officer" she'd ever met. She also threatened "I will sue your ass" and "it'll be bad for you guys," according to the report.

In Patrol Blog

Investigative Sloppiness is Criminal

Your notes are legal record. Make them complete as possible and keep them safe and secure. Failure to do so can compromise a...

Click It or Die Bleeding

While vehicle crashes attributed to just 26 percent of all law enforcement deaths between the years 1980 and 1982, they comprised...

Dealing With the Non-Compliant Threat

The one thing you have undeniable control over is yourself and your response to the situation. Your goal is to resolve the...

 
<p>A palm strike can deliver significant force, yet it is unlikely to break your hand. Start with both hands up protecting the head and face in a blocking position.</p>
Four Safer Strikes

There are arguments for and against law enforcement officers using closed-hand punches. It can be...

<p>Deputy Sgt. Yvonne Shull collected one patch from each sheriff's agency in the county with the help of parents Ernie and Alice (<em>pictured left</em>) Shull. The&nbsp;Orange County&nbsp;Sheriffs' Department&nbsp;picked&nbsp;Sgt. Shull it's distinguished deputy&nbsp;in 2010&nbsp;for her 24-year career, which includes supervising 200 hundred homicide cases. Photo by Jerry Manson/OCSD.</p>
National Sheriffs' Patch Collection

View our photos of the highlights of a collection of patches from sheriffs' departments across...

<p><em>From left to right</em>, John R. Ramsey, FLEOA's national vice president for membership benefits; Kathyrn Downey, trooper with Massachusetts State Police; and Jon Adler, FLEOA's national president.</p>
Federal LEO Association Conference

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) recently held its 2010 national...

 
Get Your FREE Trial Issue and Win a Gift! Subscribe Today!
Yes! Please rush me my FREE TRIAL ISSUE of POLICE magazine and FREE Officer Survival Guide with tips and tactics to help me safely get out of 10 different situations.

Just fill in the form to the right and click the button to receive your FREE Trial Issue.

If POLICE does not satisfy you, just write "cancel" on the invoice and send it back. You'll pay nothing, and the FREE issue is yours to keep. If you enjoy POLICE, pay only $25 for a full one-year subscription (12 issues in all). Enjoy a savings of over 60% off the cover price!

Offer valid in US only. Outside U.S., click here.
It's easy! Just fill in the form below and click the red button to receive your FREE Trial Issue.
First Name:
Last Name:
Rank:
Agency:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
We respect your privacy. Please let us know if the address provided is your home, as your RANK / AGENCY will not be included on the mailing label.
E-mail Address:

Enewsletter Subscription:
Police Magazine