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Police Magazine
April 2009
In This Issue
Patrol
Shots Fired: Falls Church, Virginia 01•21•1999
The hair on the back of his neck stood on end as though the very air about him suddenly became ionized with some ill-defined threat. The officer couldn't suppress the sensation that something was terribly wrong.
April 16, 2009
Weapons
Embracing My Sinister Side
I could shoot a pistol with either hand…while normal Southpaws and Righties had spent their lives neglecting their sad hand on the other side of the brain.
March 31, 2009
Training
Oregon (Ohio) Police Division
When it comes to policing the especially permeable maritime borders running through the Great Lakes, security requires an "all hands on deck" approach.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Updating Weapons Frisks
Although it's common to see the term "stop and frisk," it's possible that there might be justification for a stop, but not for a frisk.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Police Product Test: BlackHawk Operations Jacket
Although the folks at BlackHawk do not promote their Warrior Wear Operations Jacket for covert operations, after months of use, I have found it to be one of the finest quality overt/covert jackets I have ever owned.
March 31, 2009
Weapons
Real World Weapon Retention
Often, the techniques we teach fail to address fully the reality of a violent, unpredictable attack aimed at taking away an officer's gun. Attacks are varied and unpredictable; our responses must be the same. The key is to balance structured techniques with options and variation.
March 31, 2009
Weapons
Selecting a Concealed Carry System
When carrying a concealed weapon, the entire carry system must be considered. You need to think about not only the firearm (which we won't cover here), but also the belt, the holster, and any required support equipment such as reloads, tactical light, knife, handcuffs, and OC.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Staph: The Hidden Training Hazard
Responsible for 18,650 deaths nationwide a year—150 percent as many deaths as caused by AIDS—the monster is microscopic, extremely aggressive, and damned difficult to kill. The monster is a microbe called Staphylococcus.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Washington Turns on the Money Tap
With tax revenues declining and budgets under water, many agencies are feeling the strain. But help is on the way.
March 31, 2009
Technology
Virtual Reality Training
Today's simulators are high-tech computer systems with digital projectors that play complex interactive scenarios. They are designed not only to teach officers when and how to shoot guns and less-lethal weapons but also how to talk to suspects to avoid escalation and confrontation.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Duty Boots
Find the right black boots for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Bates, Danner, Haix, Lowa, Magnum, Original S.W.A.T., OTB Footwear, Ridge Footwaer, Timberland Pro, and Thorogood.
March 31, 2009
Patrol
Duty Uniforms
Find the right uniform for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, Elbeco, Fechheimer, Red the Uniform Tailor and The Force.
March 31, 2009
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