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Police Magazine
October 2008
In This Issue
Patrol
The Value of "War Stories"
Whenever someone asks what they should do in this or that situation, I am usually comfortable telling them I am not real sure what they
should
do. But there's one thing I'm certain about: What they
shouldn't do
, since I've probably already done it!
September 30, 2008
Patrol
Entrapment
"The first duties of the officers of the law are to prevent, not to punish crime. It is not their duty to incite to and create crime for the sole purpose of prosecuting and punishing it."
— U.S. Supreme Court, Sorrells v. U.S.
September 30, 2008
Special Units
Police Product Test: Under Armour Generation II Tactical Pants
In the last few years UA has introduced product lines in such diverse areas as hunting, working out, and casual wear. Now Under Armour also has a line of tactical wear, which includes the Generation II Tactical Pants.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
Shots Fired: Jersey Village, Texas 01-31-2006
Officer Holly Mong had just gotten into the vehicle in her driveway and no sooner closed the driver's side door than it flew back open. She was being carjacked.
September 30, 2008
Weapons
TASER Defense
To prevent a subject from getting near any of your weapons, create a defensive wedge with your two arms and push the subject away. You should then be able to deploy your TASER from the proper distance.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
The State of American Law Enforcement - Rules of Engagement
In smaller agencies, policy manuals—if they existed—were just a few policy statements. Now there are multiple bound volumes that no officer can be expected to memorize, let alone understand. — Tom Aveni, Police Policy Studies Council
September 30, 2008
Special Units
Eyes on the Street
In cases involving gang violence, get to the scene quickly, find the witnesses, and document who these witnesses are and what they say. Then if gang members do change their version of events, at least it can be explained why this person did what he or she did.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
Asking the Right Questions
Quickly gaining rapport and eliciting information from individuals is one of the most valuable tools in law enforcement. Obtaining admissions from suspects solves more cases than all the forensic evidence techniques combined.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
Duty Gear: What's new in holsters?
The newest holsters for on-the-job carry.
September 30, 2008
Technology
Mobile Data: What's new in in-car computing?
The latest in-car computers and laptops for law enforcement.
September 30, 2008
Weapons
Rock River Arms LAR-458 Carbine
Rock River's new LAR-458 is chambered for the powerful .458 SOCOM cartridge, which possesses twice as much energy as the 5.56mm cartridge.
September 30, 2008
Patrol
TREXPO East 2008: TREXPO Courses Focus on Officer Survival
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that all of the classroom and hands-on courses during the TREXPO conference are about just one thing. Whether the topic is active shooters, terrorism tactics, or edged-weapon defense, the goal is always the same: to help officers win on the street. The courses at this year's TREXPO East were no exception.
September 30, 2008
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