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Trainingby Amaury MurgadoMay 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.

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Trainingby Jon AdlerMay 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 Dennis Tueller, but it is entirely unjustifiable to dismiss it as an "outdated concept."

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Patrolby Dave SmithMay 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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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeMay 4, 2016

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Apex Tactical Pants

Made with what 5.11 has dubbed its Flex-Tac stretch canvas material, the Apex pants are solidly built yet have enough stretch to make them very comfortable.

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Weaponsby David GriffithMay 4, 2016

Hornady TAP SBR: Made For Each Other

Since most of the problems with firing a standard AR round from an SBR are caused by inefficient powder burn, the propellant formulation was a key focus of the project.

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Patrolby Edwin PantojaMay 4, 2016

Go For The Legs

Communications and sensitivity skills training are not enough. In fact, the third and critical component of training that should be mandatory for all law enforcement officers is defensive tactics.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeMay 4, 2016

Overlooked Legal Nuggets

From time to time, we get a really helpful decision that can make our jobs easier, and yet few people seem to learn about it or realize its significance. Here are 10 such decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Patrolby David GriffithMay 2, 2016

Acts of Kindness

In this month when we honor fallen officers for their sacrifices, it's important to remember the good works law enforcement officers do every day, not just in keeping the public safe, but the kindness and mercy, too.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoMay 2, 2016

House Party

Dispatch has received numerous calls about a large house party. Cars are parked in the street, on sidewalks, and in people's yards. The music is very loud and there are several reports of fighting. There is one report of a gun being flashed around. Callers estimate there are well over 100 people involved and say more cars keep arriving.

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Trainingby A.J. GeorgeApril 8, 2016

Police Product Test: First Tactical Tactix BDU Pants and Shirt and 8" Boot

Aside from the obvious quality and design, the thing that stood out most to me about the Tactix BDUs was their fit. The boots were surprisingly light and comfortable.

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