Articles

Patrol•by David Griffith•April 7, 2016

All Politics is Local

Despite its worship of a copkiller, the Black Lives Matter movement is not about killing you; it's about inhibiting your willingness to take action on the job.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•April 6, 2016

Many arrests are made without a warrant, of course. However, where the circumstances permit, "Law enforcement officers may find it wise to seek arrest warrants where practicable to do so." (U.S. v. Watson)

Patrol•by Dave Smith•April 6, 2016

Good Old Condition Yellow

We do control ourselves, and like all who must go into danger to serve and protect, we should take stock of our assets to counter the greater risks to our safety.

Technology•by Melanie Basich•March 14, 2016

Next-Generation Headsets and Mics

Law enforcement officers accustomed to using smartphones with wireless devices in their personal lives are itching to use the same type of technology on duty. And manufacturers of headsets, microphones, and wireless devices are working to meet that challenge.

Weapons•by David Griffith•March 11, 2016

Web Exclusive: A New Approach to Firearms Training

Students who have attended the D.R.A.W. School say the results can be impressive. “When we went to the range for live-fire training after the first D.R.A.W. School class, the results were instantly apparent. Not only were officers quicker out of the holster, their first shot was right on target, and their follow-up shots were faster and much more accurate,” says Lt. Jason Graham, training coordinator with the Wake Forest (NC) Police Department.