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Weaponsby Paul ScarlataApril 30, 2014

Glock G42 .380 Pistol

As more and more manufacturers began offering polymer frame .380 pistols Glock realized it was passing up a share of this growing market. The result was the launch of the Glock G42 .380 ACP pistol earlier this year.

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Special Unitsby Melanie BasichApril 28, 2014

Prostitution: Getting Girls Out of "The Game"

Prostitution is, as they say, the oldest profession. But now gangs are getting in on the action in a big way. Their already established tricks for luring lonely kids into their ranks are also extremely effective in recruiting girls as young as 12 for the sex trade.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleApril 25, 2014

Shots Fired: Bloomingdale, Illinois 10/26/1998

Officer Beck saw the man once again standing toward him, a 14-inch butcher knife still in his hand and pointing at the throat of a terrified 6-year-old girl.

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Trainingby Dean ScovilleApril 25, 2014

Whistleblowers Sounding the Alarm

Regardless of how they are viewed, whistleblowers' capacity to effect change within their agencies often eclipses that of those with more formally acknowledged power.

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Technologyby David GriffithApril 17, 2014

LPR Under Fire

Many state legislators are listening to the ACLU and others who want to rein in LPR operations. New Hampshire already bans the use of the technology except at toll stations, and other states are considering legislation that to some degree would change the way agencies use LPR.

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeApril 15, 2014

Police Product Test: Forum Industries Patrol Jacket

Forum Industries is doing some wonderful things with Gore fabrics and its latest line of protective duty clothing is nothing short of impressive. My example was the company's R521 Windstopper Patrol Soft Shell in the "IKE," or above-the-belt cut.

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Patrolby Evan WagnerApril 14, 2014

Why You Need a Med Kit

The need for law enforcement officers to have ready access to high-quality first-aid products has never been more pressing. In an officer-down scenario, one of the most critical things you can do to improve survival is to reduce blood loss.

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Patrolby David GriffithApril 12, 2014

Oakley's PRIZM Shooting Lenses

Performance eyewear manufacturer Oakley has long been known for consulting with its customers and potential customers before developing a new product line. The development process for the company's new PRIZM lenses is not an exception.

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Patrolby Dave SmithApril 11, 2014

The Human Element

The one element that has remained unchanged in our ever-growing technological environment, as the commercial says, is the human element. The key is to somehow keep the mind focused on what's important and use all these technological advances to your advantage.

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Vehicle Opsby Amaury MurgadoApril 8, 2014

Reducing Motorcycle Traffic Fatalities

It only makes sense that local law enforcement should help find ways to help motorcycle enthusiasts, even veteran riders, ride more safely. The only viable option most law enforcement agencies can help with outside of traffic enforcement is rider education.

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