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I have always been skeptical about "drug awareness" programs. But conversations with D.A.R.E. officers and their students during a 5.11 Tactical retreat in Montana have shown me the value of Drug Abuse Resistance Education.

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman spoke with POLICE Editor David Griffith while attending the TREXPO East show and conference in Chantilly, Va. The author of "On Killing" and former Army Ranger who is also one of the nation's experts on human aggression and violent crime gave the event's keynote address. In a podcast that was recorded Wednesday, Aug. 19, Grossman discusses the warrior spirit, concealed carry, and preventing terrorism. Grossman concluded his presentation on Aug. 20.

The Carbon Motors E7 prototype patrol vehicle looks something like a cross between an exotic sports car and a prop vehicle from a science fiction film. As collaboration between law enforcement officers and forward-thinking auto executives, the car is scheduled to be produced in 2012. A 3.0-liter clean-diesel engine powers a vehicle the company says may deliver 300 hp. Listen to our interview with Stacy Dean Stephens, the former Texas patrol officer who envisioned the car. We featured the car in the February 2009 issue.

This editorial, titled "Brace for Impact," was our reaction to the beginnings of the economic meltdown triggered by the banking crisis. We predicted budget cuts would follow, and they have. It was written for the November 2008 issue.

Like many women in law enforcement, Officer Lori Connelly of the Phoenix Police Department has had difficulty finding uniforms that properly fit her. So she was pleasantly surprised at the better options female officers now have for uniform shirts, tactical pants and other gear. She tried out the apparel for her "Women's Wear," which appears in the July 2009 issue. What she found may pleasantly surprise you.

Although most people think of burning skyscrapers and car bombs when asked to define "terrorism." It's likely that you, as American law enforcement officers, will never face a full-blown al-Qaeda attack. Instead, your brush with terrorism will probably be a lone gunman with a political agenda. The editorial appeared in the July 2009 issue.

A decade ago in-car video was experimental. Now in-car video is standard for most patrol cars. The next evolution of patrol video—the on-body system—is already in the field and gaining in popularity. This editorial titled "The All Seeing Eye" explains why you will want to wear a video camera on duty. The editorial appeared in the June 2009.

In each monthy issue during 2008, Police Magazine's editors examined the state of American law enforcement. The series won a prestigious magazine award and gave us new insight into the challenges faced by police now and in the years to come. This editorial from December 2008, which is titled "The State of American Law Enforcement," sums up the series.

Getting an advanced degree is not simply for career advancement or pay increase. Many graduates find that the work they do in pursuing their public safety degree enriches their daily work, gives them confidence, and inspires leadership. Listen as Bellevue University's Willie Woolford talks about what you can expect from the educator in the way of financial support, flexible scheduling and degree options. September 2008.

Much of the world sees convicted cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal as a political prisoner. But don’t try to tell the widow of Officer Danny Faulkner that Mumia didn't murder her husband. This editorial titled "Justice Denied" was written as an accompaniment for our in-depth interview with Maureen Faulkner. It appeared in Police Magazine's May 2008 issue.