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Patrol
No Movie Like Real Life
It's interesting the subliminal effect that movies can have on us. Especially us cops, who are the subjects of at least one or two movies a year. Some of you may remember the movie "48 Hours" starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.
September 30, 2005
Editor's Notes
Memorable Cop Movies
Unfortunately, 2009 wasn't a particularly high-water mark for movies in my book, which makes it all the more tempting to reflect on another staple: the cop movie.
March 4, 2010
Editor's Notes
'End of Watch' Based On LAPD Cop's Patrol Duty
Open Road's "End of Watch" was based on the experiences of Captain Jamie FitzSimons, a former LAPD patrol officer who worked South Los Angeles neighborhoods in the 1990s. This is the primary reason the movie rings true with an authentic approach to police work.
September 19, 2012
Patrol
Criminal Cops: Foxes in the Chicken Coop?
There are few things more terrifying than the thought of a captain of a patrol station playing both sides of the fence. The question isn't whether or not your captain had your best interests in mind but how far would he or she go to protect his or her criminal contacts?
September 14, 2011
Patrol
This Never Happens in the Movies
Errant money bags, food-covered roads, and a silicone thief.
July 31, 2004
Patrol
NYPD Union Calls for Boycott of Tarantino Films After Director Speaks at Anti-Police Rally
“The police officers that Quentin Tarantino calls ‘murderers’ aren’t living in one of his depraved big-screen fantasies — they’re risking and sometimes sacrificing their lives to protect communities from real crime and mayhem," Lynch said.
October 26, 2015
Patrol
Video: 10 "Cop Movies" Worth Seeing—Again and Again
For a little bit of lighter fare for this week, here are 10 of my favorite feature films with police officers as the central characters.
March 15, 2019
Patrol
Best Cop Movies: Police Academy ... Awards
At POLICE Magazine, we've had a few debates around the office about the best cop movie ever made. However you define it, we'd like to hear from you about which cop movies you like best.
February 17, 2010
Patrol
In Cuffs, in Custody…and Still Dangerous
Here is a common scene: Cop handcuffs suspect and places him in the backseat of a waiting patrol car. In the movies, this is usually performed with a dramatic flourish punctuated by a Miranda warning. In real life, this is sometimes punctuated by tragedy.
May 29, 2007
Gangs
Will 'End of Watch' Shift the Perception of Cops?
"End of Watch" provides a refreshing avoidance of the Hollywood formula. This production has captured the most realistic depiction of everyday police officers working a gang-infested, economically-depressed, crime-ridden area.
February 10, 2013
Women in Law Enforcement
Should Police Reality TV Depict Off-Duty Life?
"Cops" only depicted officers responding and handling calls, and oftentimes the banter that goes along with doing this job. With the newer shows, I was taken aback by how these officers allowed cameras into their personal lives.
May 3, 2010
Training
Cops and Holiday DUIs
One study reported that overall alcoholic intake may not be greater among police officers, but officers have higher incidences of binge drinking. Take a moment to consider that…and where you land, particularly as holiday festivities (and New Year's resolutions) approach.
December 22, 2013
Patrol
We Need Smart Cops
I'd sleep better knowing that those tasked with the power of making life or death decisions were those most capable of doing so.
May 15, 2013
Patrol
Four More Cops Killed: Where Is The Outrage?
Shortly before I retired, I openly speculated that we were on the cusp of a new era where people would increasingly bring the fight to us. Moreover, I said they would prove to be greater threats, less predisposed to "gangsta"-style shooting and actually recognize the significance of sight alignment and trigger control.
December 1, 2009
Patrol
Cops vs. Cars
At presstime many things had still not been publicly released regarding the Devin Brown incident. LAPD detectives, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, and the FBI were all investigating the shooting. So it’s not known where Garcia was standing when he discharged 10 rounds into the Camry. And it’s not known if his use of deadly force was justified.
May 31, 2005
Patrol
Line-of-Duty Deaths: The War on Cops
A cursory glance at the numbers seemingly underscores such concerns. Thirty-one officers were feloniously shot and killed from January through mid-May 2011—a 34 percent increase over the same period a year before.
July 24, 2011
Technology
Wireless 'Body Wire' Technology
The Phantom from Tag 5 Industries allows undercover officers to covertly record and broadcast conversations using a smartphone app and remote hardware instead of a physical wire on the body.
January 20, 2011
Vehicles
Pushing the Envelope In Your Patrol Unit
Nothing so raises the adrenaline charge like a fellow officer's radioed cry for help. That so many cops end up over-driving and crashing long before they get to that call for help is what makes for a briefing-room caveat.
July 13, 2010
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