Ronnie GarrettMore from Ronnie GarrettPatrolClothes That Make the WomanIll-fitting uniforms designed to fit a man's body rather than a woman's do more than just create a disheveled appearance. They also hamper a female officer's ability to do her job.October 10, 2012Special UnitsLessons Learned From AuroraThe Aurora incident drives home the need to train today's first responders in medical response and triage. In a mass shooting there will be many victims with traumatic injuries and there will be a need to prioritize victims and administer advanced first aid.August 16, 2012PatrolIs Mass Murder on the Rise?Is Mass Murder on the Rise? "Yes," says Todd McGhee. "No," says Jack Levin. Each can defend his answer.August 16, 2012SWATProfiling an Active ShooterJust like other criminals, active shooters fit a profile. Read this guide to identify their six common traits.August 16, 2012PatrolBody Armor: Protecting Those Who ServeTo date, only 60% of agencies require officers to don body armor on duty. In an effort to increase those numbers and ultimately save lives, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership, which reimburses up to 50% of a vest's purchase price, now requires agencies receiving funds to have a written mandatory wear policy for uniformed patrol officers.July 16, 2012PatrolThe Hazards of Homemade ExplosivesWhether a department's jurisdiction lies nestled among the cornfields of rural Nebraska or in the center of a major city, homemade explosives pose a very real and growing threat. But through business community involvement and greater training and awareness, some of these threats can be stopped dead in their tracks.June 10, 2012PatrolJail Riots: Prevention and ResponseIn the case of jail riots, planning and prevention are worth a pound of cure. A proactive approach to disturbances and prevention keeps small incidents small and resolves them quickly.May 21, 2012TechnologyMission Critical ConversationsThe Columbine High School massacre underscored what can happen when tactical teams cannot communicate. Fast-forward 13 years, and such incompatibility still exists for many tactical teams, particularly those in mid-size to small departments.March 26, 2012TechnologyComputer Forensics in the Digital AgeAdvances in technology have made it possible for any officer, with minimal training, to retrieve digital evidence at the crime scene and utilize it for investigative purposes.February 16, 2012PatrolPlaying the Grant GameWhat could your department do with $250,000? Would you buy squad cars, add staff, purchase new equipment? What sounds like a pipe dream is actually a dream come true for those departments that have successfully pursued grant monies to fill budgetary shortfalls.August 1, 2011Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next Page
