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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoOctober 10, 2016

Finding Witnesses & Asking the Right Questions

The success or failure of your investigation will depend on how you deal with witness information.

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Weaponsby A.J. GeorgeOctober 10, 2016

SIG Sauer MCX Carbine

When SIG offered to send me an MCX rifle configured for police duty use I couldn't wait. MCX rifles feature a slim-profile, chrome-lined, cold-hammer-forged barrel topped off with SIG's own muzzle device.

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Patrolby Mike GrimesOctober 10, 2016

If It Pleases the Court

No amount of initial classroom instruction can adequately prepare an officer for court. But I want to share some tips and debunk some myths about this important, though painstaking, facet of a law enforcement career.

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Technologyby David GriffithOctober 10, 2016

The Cloud: Beyond Data Storage

Many law enforcement agencies have turned to the cloud as a solution for their data needs and for delivering mission critical information to officers in the field.

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Trainingby Michael SchlosserOctober 10, 2016

Don't Forget about Your Baton

Most officers have never used their batons as a striking tool, and most officers have either rarely or never used their baton as a leverage tool or control device.

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Patrolby Laura ScarryOctober 10, 2016

Think Before You Hit Send

What about those text messages and emails that are sent on officers' personal devices? Are they safe from scrutinizing eyes?

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Trainingby David GriffithOctober 7, 2016

IADLEST NCP: Helping Officers Find Better Training

IADLEST's National Certification Program (NCP) evaluates both online and in-person training programs for law enforcement officers. IADLEST has both created a methodology and a process for evaluating training before granting its seal of approval.

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Patrolby Dave SmithOctober 6, 2016

Are You a Cynic?

While the Cynics say "People are stupid" and walk away, the Stoics say, "Some people are stupid and I can't change that; I can only control myself and choose to help them anyway."

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Trainingby Amaury MurgadoOctober 6, 2016

Don't Be an Idea Person

It's been said that ideas are a dime a dozen but the people who implement them are priceless. As a supervisor, you get to decide whether you're worth more than a dime.

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Patrolby Jon AdlerOctober 6, 2016

Protecting 9/11 First Responders

Since the 2001 attacks, over 100 law enforcement officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses due to sustained toxin exposure. Finally, our government seems poised to do more than just remember our fallen heroes.

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