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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•June 7, 2011

Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion

Some actions you take have been classified by Supreme Court decisions as requiring that you articulate a "reasonable suspicion" in order to make them constitutionally reasonable, while others can be undertaken only if there is "probable cause" ("PC"). But what do these terms mean? And how do you match the right level of justification with the kind of conduct you're seeking to justify?

Patrol•by David Griffith•June 6, 2011

Police Week: Names on a Wall

It's not the names on the walls that leave most visitors dabbing at their eyes. It's the stuff left behind by other visitors.

Weapons•by David Griffith•June 6, 2011

TASER X2: Double Shot

TASER International's X2 is a two-shot ECD with dual laser aiming and visible warning arc.

Patrol•by Jeff Baker•June 1, 2011

Open If...I Don't Come Home

There are steps you can take now to make life easier on your loved ones should you fall on duty. You need an "Open If" file.

Weapons•by Melanie Basich•May 24, 2011

Targets and Target Systems

These 10 companies provide targets and targeting systems for law enforcement officers.

Technology•by Melanie Basich•May 24, 2011

Evidence Collection Tools

These seven companies provide the tools that ease the burden of evidence collection at crime scenes.

Patrol•by Scott Smith and Thad Benton•May 23, 2011

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical RUSH MOAB 10 Pack

POLICE Magazine reviews 5.11 Tactical's RUSH MOAB 10 Pack, Tactical Tailor's Hybrid Enhanced Vest, and Tru-Spec's Tru Xtreme Apparel.

Patrol•by Amaury Murgado•May 20, 2011

Goal-Oriented Training

Setting up your goals properly makes coming up with the training elements very easy. Your training goal should be a statement of intent. If you are not defining your goals and therefore working toward them, you are merely treading water when you could be swimming.

Weapons•by Scott Smith•May 17, 2011

Accessorizing Your AR

One of the fastest growing sectors of the law enforcement market is enhancements for the AR Series of firearms. The AR has become the firearms counterpart of Burger King's Whopper: You can have it your way, any way you want it, literally.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•May 17, 2011

Shots Fired: Panama City, Florida 12/14/2010

At the sight of the man with the gun, word spread quickly throughout the building, reaching Mike Jones, chief of safety, security, and police for Bay District Schools, who was in his fourth floor office. Running downstairs, Jones arrived to find Clay A. Duke casually swinging the barrel of his gun back and forth at the men assembled frozen before him.

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