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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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Patrolby Jon AdlerApril 8, 2016

You Have the Right to Remain Vocal

When the Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, they didn't exclude law enforcement officers from the right to free speech. So we do not have to remain silent while the fringe voices a cacophony of anti-police rhetoric.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichApril 8, 2016

Can We Minimize K-9 Deaths?

In 2015, 27 police dogs were killed on duty, compared to an average of 10 dogs killed each year 15 years ago. This year, eight police K-9s were killed in January alone.

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Patrolby David GriffithApril 8, 2016

Protecting and Serving on Two Wheels

It would be hard to come up with an area of the country that presents more of a difficult year-round operating environment for motorcycle officers than Las Vegas. Traffic throughout the area is bad and on the Strip and downtown it sometimes doesn't move at all. Tourists are in town to have a good time, which often means more than a few intoxicating beverages and that means drunk driving.

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