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Associate Editor of Police Magazine and a patrol supervisor and investigator with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Sgt. Dean Scoville has received multiple awards for government service.

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Dan Pasquale is a detective with the Tracy (Calif.) Police Department. He spends his spare time writing for PoliceMag.com

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Mark G. Stainbrook is a lieutenant with the Los Angeles Police Department and was recently promoted to lieutenant colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has served tours in Kosovo and Iraq.

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Archive - January 2008

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Duty Tips: Be Thankful!

Counting the blessings of our great career.

January 30, 2008

"We cops have the best job in the world!" How many times has each of us said this to someone during our careers? However, when was the last time you stopped to consider all the other "forgotten" benefits of this job?

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author: Dan Pasquale | posted @ Wednesday, January 30, 2008 11:48 AM | Comments(3)

Greener Pastures

The adage about being careful what you wish for is especially true when it comes to your career.

January 22, 2008

In looking back, I have the advantage of hindsight, some maturity, and greater objectivity. I recognize now that the more I wanted something, the more disappointed I tended to be when I got it.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:53 PM | Comments(1)

The Bicycle Thief

Dealing with Illegal "Pedalers."

January 10, 2008

Fortunately, some of these hustlers on Huffys give telltale clues to their criminal activities.

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author: Dean Scoville | posted @ Thursday, January 10, 2008 2:16 PM | Comments(1)
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