Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Articles

Patrolby POLICE Magazine StaffOctober 31, 2010

Combating Human Smuggling

A storm-water channel connecting the higher-elevation Nogales, Sonora, brings runoff into Nogales, Ariz., and can also deliver illegal immigrants willing to risk drowning when the waters rise.

Read More →
Patrolby POLICE Magazine StaffOctober 31, 2010

Patrolling the Broken Border

A metal fence divides Nogales, USA from another Nogales: Nogales, Sonora, a much poorer Nogales where law enforcement is under attack from drug trafficking cartels and the cartels are under attack from many rivals.

Read More →
Patrolby Scott SmithOctober 31, 2010

Police Product Test: Pelican Products 2490 Recoil LED Light

Scott Smith reviews the Pelican Products 2490 Recoil LED Light, EOTAC Operator Grade Emerson Folding Knife, Haix GSG9S Boots, and 5.11 Tactical Taclite2 Gloves.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Patrolby David GriffithOctober 28, 2010

POLICE-TREXPO East 2010 Report from the Aisles

Each year at POLICE-TREXPO, the trade show and exposition attracts some of the leading manufacturers of tactical products and vehicles. This year's show was no exception. The aisles were packed with innovative and intriguing new tools and machines. Here's a look at some of the highlights.

Read More →
Patrolby David GriffithOctober 28, 2010

Panel Tells TREXPO Audience that What Happens on the Border Affects Entire Country

Speaking to a POLICE-TREXPO East audience at Chantilly's Dulles Convention Center, Sheriff Sigifredo Gonzales of Zapata County, Texas, said the influence of Mexican drug cartels and human trafficking gangs is now nationwide.

Read More →
Patrolby David GriffithOctober 28, 2010

Emerson Warns POLICE-TREXPO East Audience of "Stealth Jihad" Danger

Noted author and investigative journalist Steven Emerson began his August 19 keynote presentation at POLICE-TREXPO East in Chantilly, Va., by explaining that he was going to talk about two types of jihad: the violent type and what he calls the "stealth jihad."

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Technologyby Melanie BasichOctober 28, 2010

Video Analysis: Caught on Camera

Ocean Systems' dTective is a video analysis software suite devoted to the task, which the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office in Texas routinely uses to run one of four regional labs across the country dedicated to retrieving and processing video evidence.

Read More →
Patrolby Kristine Meldrum DenholmOctober 22, 2010

Chasing Ghosts In a Civil Rights Era Cop Killing

On June 2, 1965, Dep. O'Neal Moore and Dep. David "Creed" Rogers were patrolling near their homes in Varnado, a very small town on the Mississippi border. The deputies were heading for a stop at the Moores' house for dinner. They never tasted the meal.

Read More →
Special Unitsby Richard ValdemarOctober 22, 2010

Investigating Gang Homicides

A gang murder investigation requires your best detective skills to solve the crime and protect the witnesses.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Weaponsby Brian HavicanOctober 21, 2010

An Effective Weapon Maintenance Plan In 5 Steps

What I've learned over the years is that many officers will typically use way too much oil and solvent when cleaning their duty weapons. I've seen officers use lithium grease, brake cleaner and PB Blaster in their Glocks, but the main issues causing problems were from too much oil, or failure to remove all of the solvents.

Read More →