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Patrol•by David Griffith•June 21, 2014

Seattle PD Lawsuit: Calling Out Goliath

Late last month 126 officers of the Seattle Police Department decided it was time to stand up and challenge Goliath, in this case the federal government. Instead of a sling and a stone, they wielded a lawsuit.

Training•by Bradley Nickell•June 17, 2014

Deadly Threats: The Longest 10 Seconds

The most stressful situation a police officer can face is an unexpected deadly threat—someone wanting to kill you or another person. You must react to it. And you don't have time to think.

Patrol•by Amaury Murgado•June 16, 2014

How to Deal with Shrinking Budgets

If you are a "cup is half full" person, then having the right perspective, attitude, and imagination can conquer the frustration of an ever-shrinking budget. It is possible to still make things happen.

Patrol•by David Griffith•June 13, 2014

5.11 Tactical: Rethinking the Duty Belt

Development of 5.11 Tactical's new Sierra Bravo Duty Belt was spurred by a request from an overseas law enforcement agency for a nylon duty belt that was lighter than comparable models and innovative.

Weapons•by Daniel Greene•June 10, 2014

Drawing from Non-Duty Holsters

In law enforcement training we tend to focus only on how to draw a full-size service pistol from a duty holster. Let's look at some preferred techniques for drawing from a variety of concealed carry, off-duty, and special operation holsters.

Technology•by Mark Clark•June 4, 2014

Police Product Test: Pelican Progear Vault Series Case for iPad.

The Pelican Vault case offers a near perfect blend of protection and functionality; with versatility and design to withstand the rigors of police and military work.

Patrol•by David Griffith•May 30, 2014

Duty Dangers

If you really want to gain some insight into all the hazards you face on the job—both the felonious and the non-felonious variety—then all you have to do is read the newsletters that we send via e-mail to you several times per week.

Training•by Amaury Murgado•May 23, 2014

3 Things to Make You a Success

I have found there are three essential characteristics that are common to all outstanding LEOs: having curiosity, maintaining a sense of urgency, and having a thirst for knowledge. It's easy to remember the three if you use the acronym "CUT."

Technology•by A.J. George•May 16, 2014

Police Product Test: Motorola Mission Critical Bluetooth Earpiece

Motorola's new Mission Critical Bluetooth Earpiece is what I would call the cutting edge of communications equipment. It thoroughly addresses both of the problems I had with my first rig.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•May 15, 2014

Shots Fired: Mt. Orab, Ohio 01/03/2010

Officer Conley had taken a bullet to the back, but he was still conscious, breathing, and mobile—and therefore able to fight.

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