Articles

Patrol•by A.J. George•September 2, 2016

Police Product Test: Point Blank Guardian Front-Opening Vest

Point Blank's Guardian vest is aimed squarely at the need for a more utilitarian approach to body armor. Think of something detectives might wear over their business attire when responding to an active scene: simple armor protection that provides identification and is customizable to the needs of the officer.

Technology•by David Griffith•September 2, 2016

FirstTwo: Incident Intel at Your Fingertips

There is a staggering amount of information about people and places that can be harvested on the internet and through social media, if you know how to find it and compile it.

Patrol•by David Griffith•September 2, 2016

The 2016 POLICE Presidential Poll

There have been few presidential elections in U.S. history where both major party candidates were so disliked by much of the electorate as this year's contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

Patrol•by Amaury Murgado•September 2, 2016

Curiosity and Urgency

If you are to be taken seriously as a law enforcement officer, you must develop both your sense of curiosity and your sense of urgency.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•September 1, 2016

You Did What?

Officers who make a mistake should report it immediately. Lying to cover up a mistake is a much greater offense.

Patrol•by George Ryan•September 1, 2016

Officer Fitness: Peak Performance and Recovery Training

There are science-based methods that have been developed to help manage the physical and mental stresses placed on high-level athletes and these methodologies can be adapted to help manage the physical and mental stresses that are placed upon you by this profession.