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Patrol•by Jon Adler•November 7, 2016

Busting the Pot Fairy Tale

Once upon a time, the states of Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana. Then they made billions of tax dollars and we all munched on chips and lived happily ever after. Yeah, right.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•November 4, 2016

Traits of the Trade

The very curiosity that led to a burglary arrest the night before can drive your 12-year-old nuts.

Training•by Darrell Burton•November 4, 2016

Achieving Training Goals without Injury

Let's take a look at some overlooked and undervalued areas of training and program development that departments and agencies can start to implement immediately to reduce training injuries.

Patrol•by David Griffith•November 1, 2016

Prop 57: Doubling Down on Disaster

Like many misguided propositions in California, Prop 57 is likely to pass. Which means the Golden State will be releasing some bad people early.

Technology•by David Griffith•October 11, 2016

Looking Forward

We'll do a little bit of looking at the past in the last two articles of this special feature section. But we decided it might be more interesting to look forward instead of look back.

Weapons•by Richard Valdemar•October 11, 2016

In police work I would never wish to return to those ancient cumbersome flashlights, or Nash Rambler patrol cars, or the lack of portable radios or body armor. But today even our firearms have become tech heavy.

Training•by William Harvey•October 11, 2016

40 Years of Training

Since 1976 law enforcement training has seen many changes as well as challenges, and it's interesting to chart that four-decade-long evolution.

Technology•by Christopher B. Kuch and David Griffith•October 11, 2016

Policing in 2056

Rather than create a wish list of police gear we would all like the future to bring, we're going to try to show how the technologies in development and the events of today will affect the law enforcement officers of the future.

Patrol•by Melanie Basich•October 11, 2016

Wear Testing the Haix Black Eagle Tactical Boots

Earlier this year, Haix worked with POLICE Magazine to launch a contest to find agencies to wear test their Black Eagle Tactical 20 boots and provide feedback. Of the many departments that applied, a lucky three were selected.

Technology•by Katherine Fleming and Megan Satalich•October 11, 2016

Handheld Mobile Devices

These devices take police technology into the 21st century, making it easier for officers to issue citations, scan documents, and communicate. Designed to provide multiple solutions, each product is rugged enough to accomplish any number of tasks regardless of weather conditions.

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