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The Dangers of Distracted Driving

We have statutes in many states against distracted driving, including texting while driving, talking on a cell phone, and other technological multi-tasking. So given the prevalence of in-car computers in patrol cars and how they are often used by an officer who is driving, we have to ask if the rules governing distracted driving apply to police officers as well as the public.

Can We Prevent the Next Chris Dorner?

Unlike most cornered suspects, the active, retired, or terminated cop who fights his former peers does so with a weapons cache that is wholly different from that of the usual suspects, one that comes with the experience, training, and tactical awareness unique to those who have worked in the profession.

The DOJ's VALOR Training Initiative

The goal of the VALOR Initiative is to help officers rediscover and hone their officer safety skills. Regional VALOR training sessions are conducted at no cost to the host agency or to the officers who attend.

<p><span>Illustration by </span><span>Sequoia Blankenship.</span></p>

The P-Word

Panic has little place in the modern world, and for a crime fighter it can be a killer; action is our mantra, and preparation is our antidote.

How to Recruit Campus Police and Security Personnel

School, university and hospital officials who understand the role their police and security officers play in supporting their organization's mission will be better prepared to attract and hire the right officers. Here, eight campus public safety executives describe what they want in a candidate.

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N.J. Cop Arrested for Firebombing Supervisor's Home

An Edison (N.J.) Police officer with a history of disciplinary problems was charged today with five counts of attempted murder in the firebombing of a police supervisor's house earlier this week, authorities announced Thursday.

Philly Cop Charged In Drug Rip-off Scheme

Jeffrey Walker, a 24-year-veteran of the force, allegedly concocted plans to set up the dealers and shared the ideas with someone who he did not know was an FBI informant.

Oakland Police Impostor Arrested With FN 303 Riot Gun

The FBI's San Francisco office is seeking the public's help in providing information about a 21-year-old Oakland man who carried fake law enforcement identification, an FN 303 riot-control gun, and a semi-auto handgun.

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How To Start a Smaller-Agency Traffic Unit

If the chief or sheriff wants to form a traffic unit, stop and ask what kind of unit. Is this purely enforcement or is this a...

FBI's Evidence Response Teams

The FBI special agents who spearhead regional Evidence Response Team (ERT) units work closely with mostly non-sworn evidence...

Houston PD's Traffic Enforcement Unit

Ten stealth vehicles, including Chevrolet Camaros, have helped this specialized unit issue 100,000 tickets for moving violations a...

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In Training Blog

Starting a Tactical Team: Goals and Training

We tend to overly stress the tools, equipment, and necessary resources for this specialized assignment. These are important, but...

14 Ways To Make Training Safer

One of the mottos of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) is "When safety is taken for...

Smaller Departments Require Greater Training Needs

The smaller-town first responding officer follows a case from patrol to prosecution. They gather evidence, prepare warrants,...

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<p>Camden County Police officers took over patrol duties on May 1.</p>

Camden County Police On Patrol

New officers with the Camden County (N.J.) Police...

<p>This officer's "Bad Boy" tattoo references Inner Circle's "Cops" theme song.</p>

Blue Ink: Reader Police Tattoos

We asked you to show us your "blue ink," and many of you...

<p>A pair of handcuffs intertwined with a vine and blue flowers graces this officer's arm just above the wrist.</p>

Blue Ink: Police Tattoos

Tattoos have become very popular in the law enforcement and...

<p>A 1929 Boston P.D. tribute motorcycle on loan from the American Police Motorcycle museum.</p>

Boston Motor Patrol

Boston celebrated two centennials in 2012—the building...

<p>Photos 1-5 show an escape from the rear naked choke. Use both of your hands to pull downward on his wrist and/or forearm. At the same time, tuck your chin to your chest. Pull hard to relieve as much pressure as you can.</p>

Choke Escapes: 2 Techniques

If you find yourself against an MMA aficionado, you'll want...

<p>With small blades without a handle, the suspect will usually hold the blade between the thumb and index finger using a standard grip.</p>

Small Edged Weapons

Many of the criminals now being released have learned to use...

<p>Three of the LAPD's American Eurocopter AS350 B2 helicopters patrol near Dodger Stadium.</p>

LAPD's Air Support Division

The LAPD Air Support Division is the largest municipal...

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