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Patrolby David GriffithApril 3, 2013

KDH's Transformer Body Armor

While most concealable body armor consists of ballistic panels contained in a cloth carrier that is strapped to the wearer's torso, KDH's Transformer uses a unique harness system that directly supports the armor and holds it next to the body.

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Trainingby Dave SmithApril 3, 2013

Instilling Positive Expectations

I have discovered that a trainer has an incredibly powerful role to play in imbuing the trainee with either positive or negative expectations. And our profession demands that we hone skills essential for victory in confrontations.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichMarch 25, 2013

10 Great LE Mobile Apps

It's difficult to find a police officer—or a person, for that matter—who doesn't use a smartphone or tablet today. While these ubiquitous devices can be used to communicate, watch movies, and play games, they have also become serious work tools that many officers depend on.

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Technologyby Brittni RubinMarch 24, 2013

Trends In Tactical Headsets

The evolution of tactical headsets has been a significant one. Within the past couple of years alone, we've seen great improvements in technology that affect some of the most important functions of a good unit: strong sound quality, comfort, and resilience.

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Technologyby Brittni RubinMarch 24, 2013

Tactical Headsets: 2013

As tactical situations demand the most out of a team, it's important to find gear that will help get the job done, ensuring clear communication, comfort, and resilience.

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Patrolby A.J. GeorgeMarch 23, 2013

Police Product Test: Streamlight Stinger LED

For this Stinger, Streamlight had just upgraded the C4 LED from 180 lumens to a blazing 350 lumens and 24,000 candela on the brightest of three intensity settings.

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Technologyby David GriffithMarch 23, 2013

Police Product Test: LifeProof iPhone 4S Case

I tested a police blue LifeProof case on my iPhone 4S for a month for this review. And I tortured the thing. It's klutz proof and I believe it's also cop proof.

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Weaponsby Paul ScarlataMarch 21, 2013

Beretta 3032 Tomcat Subcompact Pistol

Today Beretta's Model 92 gets all the attention, but the company has not forgotten its roots and still offers a number of blowback-operated, sub-compact pistols. The .32 ACP Beretta Tomcat is an extremely small concealed carry pistol that some officers use for backup and off-duty carry.

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Trainingby Jon AdlerMarch 21, 2013

Death Benefits

The Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Act was signed into law in 1976, and it codified a means for the families of fallen law enforcement officers to file claims with the Department of Justice for financial assistance.

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Technologyby Dean ScovilleMarch 20, 2013

Social Media Ridealongs

Not only do social media help agencies establish better community ties, they also provide them with auxiliary networks of support personnel, informants, and sympathetic witnesses.

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