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Patrol•by A.J. George•May 5, 2016

Finding the Right Flashlights for the Job

Where there used to be one light, now there are many. If you're like me, you've probably got anywhere from five to 10 different lights with you on any given shift. Let's try to make some sense out of all this technology we're lugging around.

Patrol•by Andy Lundin•May 5, 2016

Special Ballistic Protection

Be it in the form of a vest, helmet, blanket, or even a detachable car-door shield, these products are designed to protect law enforcement officers from gunfire.

Weapons•by David Griffith•May 4, 2016

Are Pistol Optics Ready For Duty?

Predicting the future is a hazardous occupation, but barring some unseen events, reflex sights will likely be on many law enforcement duty handguns within the next five to 10 years.

Patrol•by Don Arp Jr.•May 4, 2016

Animal Activity and the Crime Scene

Recovering evidence and understanding its significance in detailing the interaction between the victim and assailant can be very challenging and can be made even more so when animals interact with the evidence.

Training•by David Griffith•May 4, 2016

21st-Century Firearms Training

To help officers gain more advanced firearms skills Speller and the team at Fenix Training developed the Law Enforcement D.R.A.W. School Firearms Training program.

Training•by George J. Stiemly Jr.•May 4, 2016

How to Give Your Child a Financial Head Start

It used to be easy to save for your child's future. Today, building wealth for your kids is harder.

Training•by Melanie Basich•May 4, 2016

Staying Safe on Your Second Job

If you decide you want to work an extra security job at a local business to make some extra money or just because it sounds fun, be aware of what you're taking on. And do everything you can to stay safe while working this type of job.

Training•by Amaury Murgado•May 4, 2016

Having Skin in the Game

Have you ever been in a situation where you were trying to find out why something happened and you got nowhere? Nobody cared because no one was holding them accountable.

Training•by Jon Adler•May 4, 2016

Don’t Ban the “21-Foot Rule”

The 21-foot rule originated 33 years ago in Salt Lake City as a reaction time experiment by Lt. Dennis Tueller, but it is entirely unjustifiable to dismiss it as an "outdated concept."

Patrol•by Dave Smith•May 4, 2016

The Names

It is right and fitting that the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall memorializes a great panel of individuals who have shed their blood, and given up their dreams and futures, for all of us.

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