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Weapons
February 3, 2011
Weapons
Hidden Threats
As police officers on the streets of our cities, you face potentially deadly disguised and hidden weapons every single day.
July 31, 2002
Weapons
NC Investigators Find Glock Disguised as Nerf Gun During Drug Raid
One of guns was the converted Glock model 19 pistol fitted with a 50-round drum magazine, and altered to resemble a Nerf toy.
March 18, 2021
Patrol
18 Dead, Including One Police Officer, in Rampage Shooting in Canada
A gunman disguised as a policeman killed at least 18 people, including a female Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer, in a mass shooting in Nova Scotia over the weekend.
April 20, 2020
Patrol
Florida Sheriff's Department Discourages Drinking From Disguised Flasks on Spring Break
The Okaloosa County (FL) Sheriff's Department posted to its Facebook page a picture of seized flasks that looked every bit as real as sunscreen as possible, adding the caption, "Spring Break fact: Hiding vodka in a sunscreen bottle only works if you don’t let a Deputy see you drink out of it."
March 29, 2019
Training
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 you also need to invest in your customer base.
May 5, 2013
Patrol
Improvised Weapons
It's time to think outside the box-way outside the box.
September 30, 2003
Weapons
Edged Weapons
Gang members on the street and inside prisons acquire edged weapons to use in close-quarter attacks on rival gang members or law enforcement officers. Street gang members typically will use fixed-blade knives, daggers, folding knives, butterfly knives or other utility tools, while inmates fashion their own jail-made shanks and other weapons from boot reinforcements, bed wiring, and other materials. Don't miss POLICE gang expert Rich Valdemar's "Edged Weapons and Gang Culture" blog post.
February 1, 2011
Special Units
Gang Unit Confiscates Weapons
After noticing an upswing in gang activity in 2006, the Livermore (Calif.) Police Department's gang unit began more targeted efforts to keep the city's illegal gang activities under control. In this clip produced by the Contra Costa Times, officers confiscate a baseball bat painted with "XIII" for 13, which refers to the letter 'M' (13th in the alphabet) to pledge allegience to the Mexican Mafia.
February 23, 2010
Special Units
Spacesaver Universal Weapons Rack
February 29, 2004
Point of Law
Using Electronic Control Weapons
Your agency's policy needs to specify in what situations ECWs can be used and the responsibilities of officers for gathering evidence after use.
March 27, 2020
Patrol
Improvised Backup Weapons
When you're involved in a life-and-death battle where someone is grabbing your gun, anything in your hand can be used as an equalizer to help you gain control of your gun and gain control of the suspect by striking him in the face or head.
December 28, 2009
Training
Small Edged Weapons
Many of the criminals now being released have learned to use small edged weapons in prison. Some of these inmates are very skilled at using these blades to slice and kill. Job one for a police officer is to not get cut and to stop the attack. After viewing these photos, read our full article, "Defending Against Small Edged Weapons."
February 7, 2012
Weapons
How To Maintain Your Weapons
POLICE
A delineated process for weapon maintenance keeps officer sidearms as squared away as other agency gear.
January 27, 2013
Weapons
Spacesaver Portable Weapons Rack
Spacesaver
The new portable weapons rack from Spacesaver has a variety of features to help officers transport the rack without removing the weapons. A cart with industrial grade casters provides smooth movement around a facility; ergonomic handles with an integrated 90-degree stop allow for easy grip; and barrel supports, available in two sizes to support numerous weapons, keep weapons in place during transport.
December 31, 2005
Weapons
Senate Committee Approves Assault Weapons Ban
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a renewed assault-weapons ban, advancing the measure to the Senate floor where it will face intense resistance from Republicans and other gun-rights supporters.
March 13, 2013
Patrol
Padded Weapons Cases
Major Surplus & Survival
New padded weapons cases from Major Surplus & Survival fit four weapons and feature a detachable, adjustable padded shoulder harness. They’re made of rugged ballistic pack cloth with heavy-duty zippers and silent zipper pulls.
December 31, 2008
Technology
Weapons System
December 31, 1999
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