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Vehicle Ops
BLI International Pro SP Battery Protector
BLI International
Pro SP PriorityStart from BLI international protects a patrol vehicle’s power source by disconnecting it to prevent any drain on the battery once voltage drops below 11.7 volts. The new Pro SP model has a surge “spike” protection circuit that adds additional protection to the electrical system. When the officer returns to the vehicle, he or she can simply operate the headlight switch or step on the brake pedal to cause the reconnection.
April 30, 2005
Vehicle Ops
PriorityStart HD
BLI International
The PriorityStart HD (Heavy Duty) Unit from BLI International is a totally automatic battery protection system that disconnects at 11.7 volts, stopping a dead battery, and then reconnects with simple load change.
April 29, 2015
Vehicle Ops
BLI PriorityStart! ProMax Battery Saver
BLI International
The PriorityStart! ProMax from BLI is an automatic computerized voltage disconnect/reconnect system that protects a car’s battery, alternator, and electrical system. The microprocessor and gear drive system have been redesigned for 2007. PriorityStart! now has a battery power on/off indicator as part of its circuit.
January 31, 2007
Patrol
Flashlights: Blinded by the Light
All of these offerings can effectively blind a potential threat, even in the daylight. This tactic can give you valuable seconds to evaluate your circumstances, and to act on the subject if necessary before he regains his sight. Flashlights are more than convenient sources of light; they can be used as life-saving tools.
February 28, 2002
Patrol
Blind Ambition
“If a man aspires to the highest place, it is no dishonor to him to halt at the second, or even at the third.” —Marcus Tullius Cicero One of the early impressions I had upon graduating from the academy was the need to start studying for the sergeant’s exam that I would be eligible to take in three years. Tucson was a fast growing city and its constant growth was making it a great agency for promotion.
April 30, 2008
Special Units
NYPD Uses Blimp to Police Republican Convention
A dirigible fitted with high-tech surveillance equipment is patrolling the Republican National Convention in New York this week. NYPD insignia appear next to the Fujifilm logo on either side of the blimp.
September 1, 2004
Patrol
Fort Bliss Gunman Was Retired Army Sergeant
The FBI issued a Tuesday statement identifying the gunman as 63-year-old Steven Kropf of El Paso.
September 20, 2010
Careers
The Bling Factor: Jewelry on Patrol
Most departments have a policy or regulation regarding jewelry. The boilerplate verbiage could include a limit of one wristwatch, one bracelet, and one necklace that's not visible to the public. One ring per hand is standard. Earrings are usually allowed for females, and policies may now also cover male officers.
May 8, 2011
Special Units
SOG Blink Knife
February 28, 2003
Patrol
Blauer's Clash and Blitz Boots
Blauer's first foray into footwear brings something new to law enforcement: the BOA technology snowboarders have been using to securely tighten their boots for decades.
December 19, 2012
Patrol
WA Officer Shot in Head Will 'Most Likely' Be Blind
Wounded Mount Vernon, WA, police officer Mike McClaughry will most likely be blind as a result of his injuries, according to the latest news from his family.
January 16, 2017
Training
Countering Blind-Side Attacks
Blind-side attacks against officers are often successful because many cops think nothing can be done to thwart them and therefore little effort is spent on learning to counter them. Consequently, cops are injured, disabled, and even killed by blind-side punches.
September 30, 2006
Training
RCMP Officer Speaks About Being First to Patrol with Permanent Blindness in One Eye
In 2012, First Constable Michael Jaszczyszyn of the Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol suffered the permanent loss of sight in his right eye due to a rare form of cancer. After training himself to fire his patrol rifle from his left side and practicing to improve his depth perception, Jaszczyszyn returned to patrol duties in December 2017. Since Jaszczyszyn returned to duty—changing RCMP policy in the process—two other Canadian officers with vision issues have also resumed...
August 24, 2018
Technology
Maximum Blitz: Super Bowl Security
Post-9/11 America is a tense place to plan for huge gatherings of football fans in crowded urban areas
March 31, 2003
Vehicle Ops
Illinois Police Deploy Snowmobiles After Blizzard Hits
Two snowmobiles owned by the Round Lake Park (Ill.) Police Department were put into service Wednesday afternoon to assist with some 40 vehicles that had slid off roadways.
February 3, 2011
Training
Dave Smith: The Blindfold Cockpit Test
Take a hint from our pilot friends. In an emergency, you need to be able to access all of your equipment without looking.
August 31, 2022
Weapons
Benchmade Nitrous H&K Blitz Assisted-Opening Folder
Knives for duty use have gone through some serious changes in the past two decades, not the least of which has been the development of folders that rival fixed-blade knives for toughness and open with assisted-opening systems that rival auto-openers for ease of use.
January 31, 2007
Patrol
Legally Blind Man Helps Texas Officers Apprehend Armed Suspect
Officers Matthew Brazeal and David Woolbright had responded to a report of shots fired at a local bank. As the officers attempted to detain the subjects, a struggle ensued, and 57-year-old James Walker—who was leaving the bank with his service dog—leaped into the fray.
April 11, 2019
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