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Weaponsby Paul ScarlataDecember 21, 2014

Smith & Wesson M&P22 Compact Pistol

A few years ago S&W introduced its first rimfire M&P, the full-size M&P22. The new M&P22 Compact is just under an inch shorter, 1.6 ounces lighter, and the magazine holds two fewer rounds than the full sized M&P22 pistol. In addition, it is a hammer-, rather than striker-, fired pistol.

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Trainingby Amaury MurgadoDecember 3, 2014

Seven Keys to Surviving Your Police Career

In order to survive our complex environment, we must have a complete understanding and thorough working knowledge of what I call the "seven essential components" of a successful law enforcement career.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeDecember 3, 2014

Understanding Fourth Amendment "Standing"

A defendant cannot suppress evidence if he cannot show that his own legitimate rights were violated in the way it was obtained.

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Patrolby David GriffithDecember 2, 2014

IACP 2014: Report from the Aisles

Here's a look at wearable video systems and officer-worn evidence capture equipment as well as some of the other cool products at IACP 2014.

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Vehicle Opsby David GriffithNovember 26, 2014

Bullet-Proofing Your Rolling Office

The murder of Sgt. Cory Wride and the attempted murder of Dep. Greg Sherwood reveal a key vulnerability in American police patrol vehicles: lack of protection from gunfire.

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Trainingby A.J. GeorgeNovember 26, 2014

Training: Keeping It Real

We need to train like we fight so to speak, and the best way to do that is through some form of reality-based training. I mean scenarios, role-playing, dynamic training.

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Weaponsby Todd D. KeisterNovember 26, 2014

Less-Lethal: Mixed Blessings

It's well known that an offender who decides to resist arrest or attack a police officer must consider the possibility of being injured or even killed for doing so. What is unknown is how the proliferation of less-lethal weapons has changed and will change the way these men and women think.

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The Rear Wrist Lock

One excellent technique for gaining control of a resisting person that doesn't require you to take him to the ground or use a weapon is the rear wrist lock.

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Weaponsby A.J. GeorgeNovember 26, 2014

Police Product Test: Safariland 7TS Duty Holster

Made of a single piece of proprietary injection-molded polymer, the 7TS was truly the first of its kind and set a new standard for simple yet purely functional duty holsters. Now this holster comes in a version that can carry my Glock pistol with attached weapon light.

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Special Unitsby A.J. GeorgeNovember 26, 2014

Police Product Test: Team Wendy Exfil Ballistic Helmet

In 2014 Team Wendy took its Exfil LTP design and added NIJ Level IIIA ballistic protection and superb fragmentation performance in a package that meets current ACH Blunt Impact Protection standards.

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