Articles

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•December 6, 2013

Visual Enhancement and the Fourth Amendment

What if an object only comes into plain view after an officer shines a flashlight or spotlight into an area, or looks through binoculars? Does this use of sense-enhancing devices make a difference in the Fourth Amendment calculation of reasonableness?

Weapons•by Melanie Basich•December 6, 2013

Fast Draw for the Law

Developed in partnership with veteran trainer Officer Robert Hindi of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, all DutySmith StreetForce holders are designed for officer safety.

Training•by David Griffith•December 2, 2013

To Serve and Protect

I don’t know for sure what drove Libke to volunteer as a reserve officer. But I bet it was a desire to serve his community.

Weapons•by A.J. George•November 26, 2013

Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-2G Weapon-mounted Light

For duty use the TLR-2G is hard to beat. It will fit most modern service weapons and there are a variety of duty holsters designed to fit around it.

Patrol•by A.J. George•November 26, 2013

Police Product Test: Keen Detroit Soft-toe 8" Boots

If you're looking for a great hiking boot disguised as a smart-looking duty boot, the Keen Detroits are a great choice.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•November 26, 2013

Shots Fired: Brown County, Texas 07/29/2012

Right smack in the middle of the kill zone, Sgt. Means figured tactical withdrawal was not an option—the shooter could nail him before he had a chance to get very far.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•November 25, 2013

Guilt, Shame, and the Crimefighter

I can’t have you hesitating in an armed confrontation because of some deep-seated guilt that makes you believe you deserve to lose or should be punished.

Technology•by Dean Scoville•November 22, 2013

Streamlining the Job

New technology and modern practices are saving wear and tear on everything from budgets to personnel. In an era of doing more with less, it just makes sense.

Patrol•by Jon Adler•November 21, 2013

Deadly Force in D.C.

Critics often ask why officers didn't shoot at the tires. The answer is that law enforcement tactics don't follow Hollywood fiction. They must work in the real world.

Training•by Amaury Murgado•November 14, 2013

Movement to Contact

For us, the purpose of MTC is stop the threat, deny the suspect movement, deny an advantageous tactical position, or collect information to be used in critical next-step decision-making.

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