Articles

Patrol•by William Harvey•August 31, 2015

Don't Reach for the Keys

Reaching into a vehicle and taking the keys to prevent a suspect from driving off is a tactical error that has sent many an officer for medical treatment.

Training•by Christopher Feder•August 24, 2015

Rappelling: Stopping the Fall

Rappelling is an important skill for law enforcement tactical teams, but improper training can lead to fatalities.

Training•by Melanie Basich•August 24, 2015

Lights, Sights, and Lasers

The "Lights, Sights, and Lasers" training course is completely free to law enforcement officers and it provides always evolving training that is otherwise often hard to come by.

Technology•by Morgan Hardy•August 24, 2015

Why Take Public Safety Data into the Cloud?

Cloud technology is a force to be reckoned with in the field of public safety and can provide secure, cost-effective solutions to meet the technological needs of law enforcement.

Patrol•by Greg Meyer•August 21, 2015

Improving ECW Tactics and Policies

A TASER is an effective tool when the situation calls for a non-lethal approach, but to properly use it, you need to do more than just pull the trigger.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•August 21, 2015

Hotel/Motel Registry Checks

A supreme court decision might have the adverse effect of making it easier for motels conspiring with criminals to thwart police investigations.

Patrol•by Amaury Murgado•August 21, 2015

Bomb Threat at a Middle School

It's 13:30 on a Tuesday and dispatch advises you that someone called the local middle school saying he planted a bomb and it is set to go off at 14:30, just as school lets out. The school is waiting for law enforcement's response.

Technology•by David Griffith•August 20, 2015

The Next-Generation Moving Target

GNAT Warfare is expanding its offerings with a new line of radio-controlled ground targets for law enforcement, military, and civilian tactical training.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•August 20, 2015

Normalcy Bias

Officers might find themselves in a mental state called "normalcy bias" which can cause them to woefully underestimate the possible negative impact of a crisis or disaster.

Patrol•by Jon Adler•August 20, 2015

Releasing the Lions

How does President Obama show his respect for the risks you face while investigating and apprehending drug traffickers? He commutes the sentences of 46 drug traffickers.

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