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Trainingby Amaury MurgadoFebruary 3, 2014

Maintain a Healthy Mind

If you don't work to maintain a healthy mind, you will lose a running battle with things like memory, stress, and empathy, which are all important for a law enforcement officer's daily routine.

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Patrolby David GriffithJanuary 31, 2014

Texas Cop Killer Execution: Justice Too Long Delayed

The man who pulled the trigger and ended Officer Gaddis' life was Edgar Tamayo. He may have had a low IQ, but when it came to killing he was a savant.

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Patrolby Ron MartinelliJanuary 30, 2014

Reconsidering Carotid Control

The carotid restraint control hold is a valuable force option. When applied by a competent end-user, the hold is quick and highly effective and is absent of any evidence of traumatic injury.

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Trainingby Dave SmithJanuary 30, 2014

Don't be a Philistine

Are you confident in your defensive skills? If so, then don't take them for granted, but rather keep training. If you're lacking in these skills, then make them strengths by practicing.

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Patrolby Jon AdlerJanuary 30, 2014

Misplaced Budget Priorities

Before going into recess, the House passed the budget committee's recommendation to increase the amount new government employees have to pay into their pensions beginning this month.

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Trainingby Mark ClarkJanuary 30, 2014

Military Vets Joining Law Enforcement

Men and women leaving active-duty military jobs would seem to be a perfect fit for police careers. But there are many obstacles in their way and hurdles they must overcome before pinning on their badges and joining the thin blue line.

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Trainingby Leischen StelterJanuary 30, 2014

Plan to Advance Your Career

When it comes to career planning, first things first: Figure out your desired career path.

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Weaponsby James M. BaranowskiJanuary 17, 2014

Does the LEOSA Carry Law Apply to You?

In law enforcement, a lot of the recent scuttlebutt focuses on off-duty and retired officer carry laws, covering what you can and cannot do under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA).

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleJanuary 17, 2014

Shots Fired: Riverside, California 09/11/2008

Officer Evan Wright chased after a gang member who fled and reached for his pocket while running. A flying tackle sent the two men into the middle of a residential driveway where some 20 guests were observing a quinceanera party in the front yard.

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Technologyby A.J. GeorgeJanuary 17, 2014

Police Product Test: Eye of Mine Eye-View 1080HD Video Sunglasses

Like their predecessor, these glasses come with interchangeable clear and polarized grey lenses and have a high-definition video camera built into the bridge of the nose.

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