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Patrol
The Ghosts Of Christmases Past
This is my first murder, the first of many I will roll on throughout my career. Back at home, only exhaustion lets me get some sleep before reporting back to work later that day.
December 18, 2008
SWAT
Ghosts of SWAT Past, Present, and Future
As 2011 comes to a close, this would be a good time to reflect on SWAT's past, present and future (apologies to Charles Dickens). While we can't accurately predict the future, we can trace the evolution of tactical units from yesteryear, understand today's challenged, and perhaps glimpse tomorrow's trend.
December 14, 2011
Patrol
Chasing Ghosts In a Civil Rights Era Cop Killing
On June 2, 1965, Dep. O'Neal Moore and Dep. David "Creed" Rogers were patrolling near their homes in Varnado, a very small town on the Mississippi border. The deputies were heading for a stop at the Moores' house for dinner. They never tasted the meal.
October 21, 2010
Patrol
9/11: 10 Years After
The ghosts of the Twin Towers and the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon, and on United Flight 93 still loom over law enforcement. They loom both as an indictment of the lost opportunities to have prevented 9/11 and as an omnipresent reminder of a need for vigilance.
August 31, 2011
Training
Chief Beck Reopens Dorner Firing Case
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced Saturday that he was reopening the investigation into the firing of Christopher Jordan Dorner from the police department, the event that apparently sparked his vengeful campaign.
February 10, 2013
Patrol
Ghost Hunting Tour Involving Site Where Kansas Officer was Slain Offends His Family
His grandfather is Clarence “Boots” Shields, a Topeka police officer who was fatally shot on April 11, 1955, after surprising two burglars who were on the roof of the Moose Lodge in North Topeka.
October 23, 2015
Patrol
POLICE Magazine Named Finalist for Four Editorial Excellence Awards
In addition to the overall award, POLICE was nominated for best cover for its November cover, best series of articles for its "Duty Dangers" series, and best feature article for an article that explored the civil rights era murder of a Louisiana deputy purportedly by the Ku Klux Klan.
March 29, 2011
Patrol
POLICE Magazine Wins Two Editorial Excellence Awards
The magazine won WPA Maggie awards for Best Feature Article for a feature about the investigation of a civil rights-era killing of a deputy and Best Series of Articles for the magazine's Duty Dangers series. In all, the magazine garnered four nominations.
May 1, 2011
Patrol
POLICE Buyer's Guide: A Special Bonus for You
Even for those who find digital material more convenient, print buyer's guides can guide you where to look online to find more information. One place you can look online for more information and as a complement to our Buyer's Guide is the
POLICE Magazine Directory
at PoliceMag.com.
August 1, 2011
Patrol
Living with PTSD: Your Life Means Something
There will be times that you are going to want to give up — you may even want to try to take your own life. Don’t.
June 21, 2018
Careers
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 year. The unit also accounts for half the agency's drunk-driving arrests.
April 29, 2013
Patrol
The Crypt
He sensed movement and, as he focused on its source, he felt a chill, like a cold hand passing through him.
October 31, 2001
Patrol
Want to Really Help an Officer in Trouble? Then Keep Your Cool and Maintain Your Professionalism
In the aftermath of a deputy-involved shooting, deputies ran around like chickens with their heads cut off, not communicating anything about the suspect’s description and failing to establish a command post or containment. Meanwhile, precious minutes ticked off, giving the suspect more time to put distance between himself and his would-be pursuers.
November 14, 2007
Patrol
Tricks and Treats
It’s time for my Annual Real Men (and Women) of Halloween Genius Roundup wherein I review the previous year’s sordid activities. Here are the weirdos and wackos who helped keep us employed, entertained, or emotionally spent in 2007.
October 27, 2008
Patrol
5.11 Announces Expanded Partnership with Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Video Game
In addition to once again giving players the opportunity to outfit their characters in 5.11 apparel and gear through in-game character customization options that impact game play, 5.11 has also partnered with Ubisoft on multiple custom content videos surrounding the Ghost Recon Breakpoint launch.
September 29, 2019
Patrol
Patrolling on Halloween: Keeping Kids Safe in the Streets
Halloween—the biggest costume party on the planet—is once again upon us. Police officers nationwide are preparing to protect kids of all ages from themselves, each other, and all manner of potential public safety threats.
October 29, 2021
Patrol
Death Masks
It took the perseverance of Det. Dale Bunten and the skill of forensic sculptor Wesley Neville, a lieutenant at the Florence County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Office, to link the remains of a small-framed teenager to missing 14-year-old Tara Exposito.
December 31, 2005
Weapons
Breaking Out the Big Guns
I read today about a Canadian team in Afghanistan making a confirmed kill at 2,670 yards. That's a mile and a half, give or take 30 yards. I can't even see a bus at a mile and a half, let alone a man-size target.
July 31, 2003
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