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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoMay 1, 2015

How to Handle Stress On Duty

Stress is a part of the job. But there are actions you can take to mitigate its effects that don't include the usual advice from doctors and fitness magazines.

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Reacting to Gun Grabs

In addition to the built-in retention of your holster, there are some techniques and tactics that you need to know in order to keep your duty weapon in place during a physical altercation.

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Patrolby Jon AdlerApril 29, 2015

The Secret Service: The Media's Punching Bag

Special agents are real people exposed to real risks; they suffer real pain and bleed real blood.

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Trainingby David GriffithApril 29, 2015

25 Ways to Make Police Training More Effective

Because police training is in the news we thought it was a good time to ask veteran officers and trainers how they would improve law enforcement training and make it more effective. The following is collected from the comments of more than a dozen sources.

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Patrolby Gene SaundersApril 28, 2015

Safeguarding the Most Vulnerable

At-risk individuals enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small personal transmitter around the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized tracking signal. Responders tune into the individualized frequency of the client's transmitter, listening for a signal that can help them locate the client.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichApril 28, 2015

RoboCop: Wearable Tech

Developments such as interest in the Apple Watch and a federal push to create wearable tech specifically for first responders seem poised to make such devices mainstream for law enforcement officers.

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeApril 28, 2015

Police Product Test: Oakley SI Light Assault Boots

Available in black, desert tan, and coyote, Oakley's new Light Assault Boots are a great option for anyone looking for an incredibly light and comfortable tactical duty boot.

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeApril 28, 2015

Police Product Test: Casio G-Shock Military Black Watches

As with any G-Shock, durability is the name of the game. The Military Black line features excellent shock- and magnetic resistance, as well as being water tight up to 200 meters. Additionally, you get a chronograph, countdown timer, calendar, world time, and alarm; all nicely lit by a red LED. Basically everything you need and nothing you don't.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoApril 28, 2015

Warrant Arrest Runner

You're asked to help arrest a known felon with an active warrant for burglary. Since the suspect is a known runner you have to consider how to limit his mobility, among other things, as you begin your planning.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeApril 28, 2015

Search Warrant Basics

There are good reasons why officers need to become more comfortable with writing search warrant applications, and to delay non-emergency searches until warrants can be obtained.

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