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Trainingby David GriffithDecember 22, 2011

15 Questions To Ask Before Enrolling In An Online University

A law enforcement officer who is considering the pursuit of a degree through an online university needs to know the answers to the following questions before enrolling.

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Technologyby Tim DeesDecember 22, 2011

Surveillance Technology

Cops still sit in cars watching houses and businesses, but they are just as likely to be using clandestine tactics to see inside buildings and over fences, scan faces in a crowd, and review security camera footage. The newest and most innovative surveillance tools work without the bad guys ever knowing they are being watched until it's too late.

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Patrolby Scott SmithDecember 19, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Stryke Taclite Pant

Today 5.11 offers law enforcement officers looking for quality clothing many fine options. The new Stryke with Flex-Tac is the latest pair of pants to carry on this tradition.

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Patrolby Scott SmithDecember 19, 2011

Police Product Test: SORD Australia Smock Jacket

At times you need more than just a weather-proof parka; you need one that will hold up to contact with trees and rocks as well as walls and vehicles. Special Operations Research and Development (SORD) offers just such a jacket.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithDecember 19, 2011

Police Product Test: Leupold VX-R Scope

Leupold builds optics to meet end users' needs. This is the case with the VX-R 1.25-4X20 SPR, a scope built for AR-style rifles.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoDecember 19, 2011

Getting the Most Out of K-9 Units

K-9 teams are considered force multipliers. One K-9 team can do the work of many officers, which frees up officers for other duties. A K-9 team is an effective tool if its use is understood by those that call on them to support their operations.

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Technologyby David GriffithDecember 16, 2011

How Video Analysis Helped the Vancouver Riot Prosecutors

The Vancouver Police Department and surrounding agencies anaylized hundreds of hours of video footage in the prosecution of hockey hooligans.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichDecember 16, 2011

K-9 Officer Inspires Others with Speedy Recovery From .308 Rifle Wounds

Fond du Lac (Wis.) Police Officer Ryan Williams has been named the NLEOMF's December 2011 Officer of the Month. Officer Williams fought for his life and recovery after he was shot by a suspect armed with a .308 rifle.

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Patrolby Ron MartinelliDecember 16, 2011

Foot Pursuits: To Chase or Not to Chase?

Foot pursuits by their very nature are emotionally charged and dangerous events that occur frequently in police work. Law enforcement officers must balance their obligation to enforce laws and arrest perpetrators with their personal safety.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithDecember 16, 2011

Daniel Defense v5 Lightweight M4 Carbine

The weight difference between the Daniel Defense v5 Lightweight and a standard M4 was immediately noticeable, nearly 10 ounces. That's a lot of weight if you have to work an operation for hours. The standard M4 has a short carbine railed forearm compared to the 12-inch mid length of the v5 Lightweight.

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