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Patrolby Dean ScovilleFebruary 14, 2014

Shots Fired: Marshalltown, Iowa 11/02/2012

The seemingly tireless duo crossed in front of Jefferson's patrol unit. Jefferson drew his sidearm and yelled, "Stop! Police! Let me see your hands! Get on the ground!"

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeFebruary 14, 2014

Police Product Test: SureFire P3X Fury

These days, if you're not pushing 1,000 lumens out of a handheld light you're not impressing anyone. The new SureFire P3X Fury handheld tactical light impresses everyone.

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Patrolby Dave SmithFebruary 11, 2014

A Warrior's Service

Too often people say negative things about the term "warrior" when what they are really against are "members of a tribe." There is no good thing about our society that was not made possible by a warrior's courage, sacrifice, and service.

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeFebruary 11, 2014

Police Product Test: Casio G-shock GW-9400 Rangeman Watch

Casio's GW-9400 isn't as much a watch as it is a wrist-mounted computer. It has the standard clock and stopwatch functions found on almost all G-Shocks but raises the bar by adding an altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer, alarm, countdown timer, and a memory function to log all of this info should you need it.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeFebruary 10, 2014

Constitutional Home Entry

Private residences enjoy the highest levels of Fourth Amendment protection against governmental intrusion. Here are the 10 most common ways to get inside a home without violating the Fourth Amendment.

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Rapid DNA: Finding the Money

Rapid DNA technologies are strong candidates for grant proposals because they speed arrests and can potentially help communities reduce non-violent crime.

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Speeding Up DNA Analysis

New rapid DNA profiling technologies are emerging to help address agencies' challenges. One system, for example, automates DNA profiling from a simple cheek swab, generating results in about 90 minutes.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichFebruary 3, 2014

Speed Sign Success

Every driver speeds now and again, especially on heavily trafficked thoroughfares. A reminder in the form of a temporary radar sign displaying the driver's speed may be all that's needed to bring down vehicles' speedometer readings.

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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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