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Patrol
Body Armor 101: How to Choose
Propper International
To better understand the choices, let’s go step by step through the various types of armor, threat levels, and certification processes.
July 15, 2019
Weapons
How to Clear a Jammed 1911 Pistol
A balky 1911 .45 ACP is brought to heel by a young tactical officer who possesses great skill at executing a "tap and rack" maneuver to overcome a weapon malfunction. Worn out feed lips or other magazine issues often cause these malfunctions.
May 27, 2010
Patrol
How To Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Infection
Arm yourself with the knowledge and gear to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other diseases.
March 18, 2020
Weapons
How to Get Your 1911 Ready for Backup Duty
Any backup pistol you carry must be counted on for accuracy, reliability, a crisp trigger, and visible sights. To achieve better accuracy with a 1911, a good barrel, barrel bushing fit and link, and tight slide to frame fit are necessary.
February 16, 2011
Training
How To Avoid 10 Rookie Errors
POLICE
Department training programs are designed to teach prospective officers the ropes, but some mistakes could end your career at an agency before it really starts.
June 1, 2018
Patrol
How COVID-19 Hit the Detroit Police Department
That Friday morning, the department's 9th Precinct hosted Police and Pancakes, a community event that drew about 100 people — police officers, high school students and community leaders.
March 30, 2020
Patrol
Mourning in the Era of COVID-19: How Police Funerals Have Changed
Amid the "social distancing" orders issued by various state governors and local authorities, police officer funerals have changed dramatically.
May 22, 2020
Patrol
How to...Cope with the Press
In retrospect, last year’s sniper crisis is as much an anomaly as it is a brilliant case study, holding surprises that would have rattled the most veteran of public information officers PIOs. But while it is impossible to anticipate every media situation, a few guidelines do exist.
November 30, 2003
Gangs
How One Gang Corrupted 13 Baltimore COs
Anyone who has worked in the jail or prison for any length of time is probably aware of the psychological manipulation practiced by many sophisticated inmates and gangs. They commonly employ tactics designed as corruption ensnarement traps.
May 22, 2013
Patrol
How To...Buy A Flashlight
A few pointers can help you find the best illumination tool to meet your needs on duty.
February 3, 2019
Vehicle Ops
How COVID-19 is Affecting Police Vehicle Deliveries
Here’s what the Big 3 automakers have to say about production delays and deliveries of patrol vehicles.
May 8, 2020
Patrol
How to...Acquire AEDs
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) now come in portable versions that can be carried in patrol cars and used to shock a person's heart into beating again. Although ambulances are equipped with these devices, you, as a first responder, will probably get to a person suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) before EMTs can respond. And certainly before the patient can get to a hospital with a crash cart.
December 31, 2002
Patrol
How to...Start a K-9 Unit
Initiating your agency’s first K-9 unit is a daunting task. If you’re willing to accept this challenge, then the first thing you need is the support of your department.
January 31, 2003
Patrol
How To…Communicate During a Pursuit
Let's be honest, radio procedure during emergency traffic tends to leave a lot to be desired.
July 7, 2017
Technology
How to...Open a Cold Case
A few months ago, newspapers around the country covered the arrest of Gerald Mason for a murder that happened when Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House. Mason was rousted out of a comfortable life in South Carolina and charged with killing two police officers in the Los Angeles suburb of El Segundo, Calif. In 1957.
April 30, 2003
Gangs
How Good Kids are Seduced into Gangs—PART 1
Winning potential gang members' minds and hearts occurs early, often as early as grammar school. It is founded in the common experiences almost all children must endure. These negative experiences include social exclusion, feelings of fear, bullying, and victimization.
March 6, 2008
Patrol
How to Photograph Injuries
I've taught forensic photography to police officers for more than 10 years, and I always start my presentations with the notion that good photographs start even before the camera is out of the bag. You have to have the proper mindset because images documenting injuries are some of the most important photos we take.
August 31, 2007
Technology
How To Investigate Cybercrime
POLICE
Tracking bad guys on the Net takes the experience of a detective and the know-how of a tech head.
January 23, 2013
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