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Lynne Doucette

Lt. Lynne D. Doucette is a patrol supervisor and defensive tactics trainer with the Brunswick (Maine) PD. Prior to being the first female promoted at BPD, she worked as an undercover detective assigned to the state narcotics task force.

Patricia Teinert

Patricia A. Teinert has been a Texas peace officer since 1984. She has served as a patrol officer, investigator, and member of a juvenile gang and narcotics task force. She is currently a patrol officer with Katy ISD Police Department.

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<p><em><strong>Brown flaxseeds. </strong><strong>Photo: </strong><strong id="yui_3_3_0_3_1310157730807977"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alishav/">AlishaV</a></strong></em></p>

Eating Healthier: Picking the Right Ingredients

July 8, 2011

The next time you are tempted to reach for a doughnut or munch on a bacon cheeseburger or hot dog, instead choose a snack or meal that contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that will boost your immune system and help get rid of your gut.

Tags: Nutrition

<p><strong><em>Pomegranate seeds. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marfis75/">marfis75</a>.</em></strong></p>

Eating Healthier: 5 Meals

July 7, 2011

These recipes for five meals throughout a day provide detailed instructions to help you achieve your goal. Even if you're not a seasoned cook, these meals will be easy to prepare.

Tags: Nutrition

<p><strong>Photo:</strong> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11891647@N05/5315173035/">Raul Garcia Pinero</a>.</p>

Pregnancy and Policing

June 24, 2011

Once an officer shows her pregnancy physically, most officers agree she should take a light-duty job. The pregnancy adds stress to other patrol officers because they worry about her health and the baby's health. And she must deal with the perception that she looks more vulnerable.

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Tags: Detroit PD, Suffolk County (N.Y.) PD, Equal Opportunity

Entering a Male-Dominated Profession

June 2, 2011

As long as your agency isn't Neanderthal-dominated, you should be successful. Your best chance at being accepted and successful is to be absolutely competent.

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Tags: Officer Psychology

Krav Maga for Women in LE

May 5, 2011

Krava Maga is a hand-to-hand combat system that teaches striking, wrestling, and grappling and it has been adopted by many law enforcement trainers as an effective approach for street fights and jail scuffles. It offers plenty of tools to the smaller deputy or officer who finds herself under attack by a larger suspect.

Tags: Martial Arts in LE, Female Officer Training, Self Defense, L.A. County Sheriff, In-Service Training

Facebook: An Officer's User Guide

April 14, 2011

Many of my fellow law enforcement officers are also Facebook users and some hold steadfast that they will never use it. Many officers are against putting any information out on the Web, and I respect that choice. If you do choose to use a social site, I would like to encourage you to consider the following suggestions to avoid trouble.

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Tags: Social Media, Cops Online, How-To Guides, Facebook

<p><em><strong>Quercetin is a potent antioxidant found in the skin of apples. Photo: Flickr (bunchofpants).</strong></em></p>

Supplements Help Get You Fit for Duty

April 6, 2011

Several medications prescribed to treat chronic pain are habit forming, and anti-inflammatory medications such as NSAIDS can cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Supplements mentioned below bolster the immune system and reduce pain.

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Tags: Nutrition

<p>Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, and blueberry skins contain the natural anti-inflammatory quercetin. Image via Flickr (kendiala).</p>

Anti-Inflammatory Foods Help You Heal Faster

March 24, 2011

It's easy to develop poor eating habits when you spend most of your day in your car or walking a beat. I didn't cut out the junk food until I started working undercover. I'd learned that if I wanted to keep my energy up and stay sharp, I had to fuel my body with healthy food.

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Tags: Nutrition, Officer Fitness

<p>The author gets herself ready for a shooting competition with her carbine. Photo courtesy of Tricia Kennedy.</p>

How Combat Breathing Saved My Life

March 9, 2011

Combat breathing was developed as a tactical survival skill in helping police and military personnel rapidly regain control of their breath, thereby gaining control of their body during critical situations.

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Tags: How-To Guides, Shooting Competitions, Combat Breathing, Officer Fitness

Savvy leaders can get past the idea that every person deserves the same size slice of accolades or punishment. Photo via Flickr (alexik).

Manage Officers Equitably, Rather Than Fairly

February 22, 2011

Treating everyone "fairly" doesn't work. Rather, you must be equitable. What's the difference? I always say, "Fair happens once a year, and it's called the county fair." Equity should happen daily. Equity takes into consideration differences, while still giving everyone access to opportunity.

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Tags: Leadership

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