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Patrol•by David Griffith•August 12, 2011

The Big Payout

Our legal system is terribly stacked against law enforcement officers and for plaintiff's attorneys. The U.S. code itself specifies how attorney fees will be set in civil rights cases against cops. That's why so many cases are filed against you and the agencies and government entities that employ you. Lawmakers—mostly lawyers themselves—set up paydays for their colleagues.

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Patrol•by Dean Scoville•August 12, 2011

Line-of-Duty Deaths: Managing Risk

The rash of police murders and assaults this year is small compared to the body count inflicted on cops during the late 1960s and early 1970s. That era's law enforcement blood bath led to the adoption of better police tactics, more comprehensive police training, and the adoption of ballistic armor as standard police equipment.

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Technology•by POLICE Magazine Staff•August 12, 2011

Motorola's Public Safety Play: Broadband Networks

Motorola Solutions and Verizon are working closely with public safety agencies in Northern California's Bay Area and Harris County, Texas, to build and operate what will likely be the nation's first public safety broadband network on the LTE (Long Term Evolution) platform.

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Patrol•by Melanie Basich•August 12, 2011

Patrol Shields Vs. Active Shooters

Newer shields developed with patrol officers in mind are lighter weight and designed to allow officers to shoot while carrying them. They can also easily fit in a patrol car.

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Patrol•by David Griffith•August 9, 2011

What Gets You Killed

Each year the FBI compiles a special report on law enforcement officers killed and assaulted (LEOKA). Although it's a grim topic, much can be learned about the behavior of cop killers and the cops who are feloniously killed by analyzing the source data.

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Patrol•by Kristine Meldrum Denholm•August 5, 2011

Officer Layoffs: Assistance from Your Former Agency

Waiting for a recall doesn't pay the bills for laid-off officers. Fortunately, most officers who are laid off may no longer be on the job, but they are not forgotten by their comrades.

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Patrol•by Kristine Meldrum Denholm•August 5, 2011

Officer Layoffs: Two Lives

Two officers share their stories of how they dealt with being laid off by their agencies.

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Technology•by Staff•August 5, 2011

10 Top Law Enforcement Apps

POLICE Magazine has identified 10 smartphone apps that provide potent tools for patrol officers. These 10 law enforcement apps should keep you engaged in your investigations and may just save you a trip back to the station.

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Patrol•by Kristine Meldrum Denholm•August 5, 2011

Officer Layoffs: Getting a Pink Slip

Law enforcement layoff stories are plentiful in fiscally hard-hit regions like the Rust Belt, but no area of the country is immune. Sworn officers from Sun Belt cities like Tulsa and Phoenix have also grappled with budget cuts. Some cities manage budgets by cutting overtime, contracting out internal affairs investigations, cutting civilian positions, and gutting special units.

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Patrol•by Leslie Pfeiffer•August 2, 2011

POLICE Buyer's Guide: A Special Bonus for You

Even for those who find digital material more convenient, print buyer's guides can guide you where to look online to find more information. One place you can look online for more information and as a complement to our Buyer's Guide is the POLICE Magazine Directory at PoliceMag.com.

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