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Gangs
Tips for Successful Gang Prosecutions
Police officers must have a pristine file, a file that if read by anyone gives all of the information the prosecutor needs.
April 11, 2012
Investigations
10 Tips for Successful Cold Case Investigations
Building and maintaining an effective cold case unit involves assigning the right personnel, training them, and giving them the necessary resources and support.
December 21, 2023
Special Units
NTOA SHOT Show 2016 Training Seminars a Sold-Out Success
At the 2016 SHOT Show, the NTOA taught four Law Enforcement Education Program (LEEP) seminars on current hot topics: Active Shooter Update and the Advanced Police Officer, Understanding the 2015 NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard, Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Persons, and Tactical Tips and Truths.
February 1, 2016
Women in Law Enforcement
Tips for Joining Investigative Units
Investigative units in law enforcement seem to be more welcoming to females than the more male-dominated units. This could be because females have been utilized in law enforcement investigations since at least 1912.
June 30, 2013
Patrol
10 Tips for Better Managing Officer Stress
"If you can manage your own internal stress level and overall mental health experience, then you're more likely to be able to stick in this career long term because you're just going to have enough bandwidth to keep going,” Dr. Jennifer Prohaska explains.
January 9, 2023
Patrol
10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession
Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.
April 7, 2023
Patrol
10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol
International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.
April 11, 2023
Training
12 Tips From Homicide Detectives
I work with some highly recognized homicide detectives who have provided tips that could help detectives and patrol officers alike. The following bits of wisdom apply to all investigations, regardless of the nature of the crime or who is investigating.
December 22, 2013
Patrol
Boot Up For Success
"Today, law enforcement personnel want a "duty" boot that is lightweight, comfortable and will hold up in all the various conditions these individuals find themselves in on a daily basis."
November 30, 2000
Women in Law Enforcement
Tips For Surviving Third Shift
So what do you do, if you're working the graveyard shift? The No. 1 solution is to get enough sleep. Sleep is essential for the human body, and it is natural to fall into an internal and regulated clock.
June 15, 2010
Patrol
Dress for Success
Tucson Police Department had a classy but oddly untactical uniform. We had blue wool pants, always in fashion in the Sonoran Desert, and a white shirt. Yep, white. We were really visible to the bad guys.
August 31, 2007
Women in Law Enforcement
How To Dress for Success
When you have a court appearance or a job interview, your image should project that you are trustworthy, honest, hardworking, and highly competent. Read our primer on how to approach wearing a suit, blouse, shoes, jewelry, makeup, and hairstyle.
September 27, 2011
Patrol
10 Tips for Reviewing Use-of-Force Reports
While the burden of accurately reporting use-of-force situations is on an individual deputy or officer, the person reviewing those reports shares in the responsibility of making sure the reporting is done properly, with clear details included.
May 10, 2023
Women in Law Enforcement
5 Tips for Joining a Specialty Unit
Female officers may encounter resistance when they apply to join special units such as SWAT, K-9, narcotics, internal affairs, or crime prevention units. To help those hoping to break into these units, PoliceMag.com is launching a Web-exclusive, multi-part series offering strategies to reach this goal.
March 30, 2013
Vehicle Ops
Trauma Recovery Tips for Children
August 31, 2001
Weapons
Companies Donate Billboards to Help Catch Killer in Kansas
Hoping to repeat the crime-solving success of another local case, two companies have donated a total of 31 billboards in the Kansas City area to help catch the killer of David "Ray" Ninemire.
October 11, 2007
Women in Law Enforcement
Basic Concealed-Carry Tips for Small-Framed Females
Men seem to have it so easy when it comes to concealed carry weapons. They tend to have bigger frames, longer torsos—more "bulk to hide the bulge." We women, especially of the small-frame variety, don't have it so easy.
January 18, 2012
Women in Law Enforcement
Tips for Joining the Motor Unit
Do you want to be distinguished as the top 0.2% of law enforcement? If you are a female and make it into your agency's motor unit, you will be.
May 29, 2013
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