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Police Magazine
September 2005
In This Issue
Patrol
Occupational Hazards: Bloodborne Pathogens
The bloodborne pathogens that you are most likely to come into contact with are the hepatitis B virus (HBV), the hepatitis C virus (HCV), and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This exposure can result in you becoming infected with one or more of these viruses. As such, it is important that you understand the medical implications of this serious occupational hazard.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
Poisoning the Well
Quick. Short of a nuclear detonation, think of the worst possible terrorist attack that you can imagine.
August 31, 2005
Technology
Speed Guns
New technology in radar and lidar makes it even more difficult for drivers to beat speeding tickets. The best part is many of these innovations have reduced the number of court dates for cops because the resulting evidence is so ironclad.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
How to Write a Policy Manual
Even if you’ve never been asked to produce a policies and procedures manual, you can well imagine what a huge undertaking it is. If you are planning to develop or even update your agency’s manual, the suggestions contained in this article should help you save time, produce a quality manual, and avoid some frustrations that can occur.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
Liability: Staying Off the Hook
A process server has dropped a summons and complaint notice in your hand. You’re being sued for something that the plaintiff claims you did on the job.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
Death and Taxes
“We only have two things going for us,” said Deputy Marshal Eddie Dolan, calling in from Kodiak. “No one’s been shot so far and no hostages are involved. All the rest is bad news.”
August 31, 2005
Training
Hartford (Vt.) Police Department
Slicing through the rolling hills and quiet villages of Vermont’s Upper Valley are the dual black-ribbon roadways of interstates 89 and 91. Stretching from the Canadian border into New Hampshire and Connecticut, respectively, the robust thoroughfares form the backbone for travel in western New England.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
Investigative Traffic Stops
Most traffic stops are routine. You see a moving or equipment violation, make the stop, and issue a citation or warning. Everything’s over in 10 minutes or so.
August 31, 2005
Technology
Dotworkz Systems' IP Video Surveillance
Minutes after the recent Underground bombings in London, British police and Scotland Yard investigators were working tirelessly, viewing and analyzing digital surveillance imagery from the numerous cameras active throughout London. Within hours, they released images of the suspected bombers to media outlets around the world. Information came pouring in from the public and arrests quickly followed.
August 31, 2005
Patrol
BlackHawk Products Group Night Ops Gladius Flashlight
Over the years in police products there have been fewer and fewer items that have a high “wow” factor. We see a lot of redesigns and improvements to many current products, but precious few innovations. But let me tell you, BlackHawk Product Group’s new Night-Ops Gladius flashlight is an innovation.
August 31, 2005
Weapons
Kahr Arms PM9 Subcompact Pistol
In 2000, Kahr introduced the P9, a lightweight, polymer-framed version of the original K9. Other models followed, including the P40, a polymer .40 S&W version, and the PM9, an abbreviated version of the P9.
August 31, 2005
Training
Down the Corridors
Building search is one of the most dangerous assignments that you will face in your career as a police officer. Suspects hidden in buildings have some potentially deadly advantages over you: They know where they are, the know their numbers, they know if they are armed, and they can wait for you to come to them or remain concealed until you leave.
August 31, 2005
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