
My friend used investigating burglaries as his template for training new detectives. Since his clearance rate was always above the national average, his training model likely has merit. With that in mind, here are some points to remember.
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The iconic law enforcement motorcycle is most visible conducting traffic enforcement on highways and participating in special events and motorcades. Manufacturers are continually working to improve performance and comfort for motor officers. Here's a look at motorcycles currently available for law enforcement.
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Today we throw around the term "smartphone" with emphasis on the "phone" part of the word. But our real attention should be paid to the "smart." The processing power of these devices and their capabilities go far beyond cellular telephony. And manufacturers of law enforcement technology products have taken notice.
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The vast majority of arrests are accomplished without any force being applied by police officers. But it helps to look at as many of the details as possible.
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Blaming mass killings in the United States on the availability of firearms is like blaming stupid comments on the availability of vocal chords.
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The officers returned fire under a hail of withering fire. The cars they were using for cover were being riddled. Officer Zboravan pumped out 12-gauge buck shot at Phillips; he knew he was hitting him.
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In the modern world there are many great reminders to help us make sure we do our maintenance chores right on time. I just wish the critical tools in my life had the same reminders.
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These solutions help officers monitor vehicles and driver behavior to enforce the laws of the road.
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Not too long ago, I was asked to identify the one leadership characteristic that rises above all others as the most important. Though I was intrigued by the question and was prepared to give it a great deal of thought, I came up with an answer almost immediately. It was a trait instilled in me while serving in the military: self-discipline.
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There is no one-size-fits-all vehicle solution for law enforcement. Here is a look at the wide range of vehicles available to meet the needs of today's law enforcement officers.
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