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IACP 2010: Best of Show

Every International Association of Chiefs of Police show kind of has its own vibe. Last year's show in Denver was all about vehicles. This year's show was much more subdued but there was still plenty of cool stuff on the show floor.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoDecember 22, 2010

Surviving Office Politics

In an organizational hierarchy, bureaucratic politics share the same tendencies wherever you go. We attend classes on almost every subject imaginable but I can't think of one on how to deal with the political nature of law enforcement.

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Patrolby David GriffithDecember 22, 2010

Peace On Earth

There is no peace on Earth this Christmas season, but there are peaceful moments. And the only reason that we have such peaceful moments is because of the sheepdogs.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithDecember 21, 2010

Police Product Test: Boyt Tactical Hard/Soft Case

POLICE Magazine reviews the Boyt Tactical Hard Sided/Soft Case Combo, Propper Lightweight Tactical Pants, Tru-Spec by Atlanco 3 In 1 Jacket, and (as a Web exclusive) iTAC Defense RDS1 Red-Dot Sight.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleDecember 21, 2010

Shots Fired: Portland, Oregon 12/14/1996

After a mentally ill woman fired on a paramedic responding to her call that she ingested poison, Portland Police Officer Scott Westerman was tragically forced to counter her attack.

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Patrolby David GriffithDecember 20, 2010

12 Great Holiday Gifts for Cops

Once again, the editors of POLICE Magazine offer you our annual holiday gift guide. Note: We've allowed some inflation this year. The price limit for 2010 is $350 (Yes, we know. That's a substantial gift).

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Patrolby Melanie BasichDecember 20, 2010

Off-Duty Capitol Police Officer Stops Schizophrenic Shooter

As the officer got into his Dodge Ram truck, the man with the duty belt started firing on his vehicle. Thornton lay down along the front seat as glass from his truck's windows shattered around him. He kept peering up to check the assailant's location.

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Technologyby Tim DeesDecember 14, 2010

Surveillance Technology: An End to Stakeouts?

Modern surveillance techniques still use the old methods, but technology can make the process both easier and more likely to yield good results.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichDecember 13, 2010

Uniforms: What's Out There Now

Here's a primer on the types of apparel offered by uniform companies for law enforcement officers.

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Special Unitsby Robin Hattersley GrayDecember 10, 2010

Univ. of Texas Austin Passes Active Shooter Test

Fortunately, law enforcement and university staff and administrators had undergone training, had good working relationships with each other, as well as with other agencies, had appropriate plans, had a layered mass notification system and had a trained student population that was prepared to respond appropriately.

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