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Patrolby Scott SmithSeptember 30, 2010

Police Product Test: Inforce/Emissive Energy Color LED Police Flashlight

Scott Smith reviews Inforce/Emissive Energy Color LED Police Flashlight, Woolrich Elite Series Tactical Polyester Fleece Jacket, SureFire X300 High-Output LED Weapon Light, and SOG Knives Swedge II.

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Technologyby Tim DeesSeptember 28, 2010

In-Car Computers: Upgrade or Replace?

Much of this decision depends on what make and model of computer you have, what is broken, and/or what you need the computer to do that it isn't able to do now. Sometimes you can do a transplant, and in other situations the best thing is to let it go and give it a decent burial.

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Special Unitsby Dean ScovilleSeptember 27, 2010

Shots Fired: Scottsdale, Arizona 04/23/2006

This month, you're receiving an enhanced "Shots Fired" from POLICE Magazine. In addition to the usual gripping storytelling, we've also embedded links to the radio dispatch traffic, overhead thermal-image view from the helicopter and photos from the crime scene. Enjoy.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichSeptember 23, 2010

Active Shooter Response Gear

As patrol responds to more and more calls formerly reserved for SWAT teams, tools that equip these officers to handle violent incidents are increasingly important.

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Identifying and Documenting Gang Members

Patrol officers are an essential source of gang information and usually make up the front line defense against gangs. Through field contacts and observations, they can supply confirmation of an individual's gang membership.

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Patrolby Dave SmithSeptember 16, 2010

Stings, Stabs, and Bites

Nothing focuses the mind during a search warrant like discovering a diamondback rattlesnake in a dresser drawer.

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Weaponsby Paul ScarlataSeptember 16, 2010

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Pistol

As its name indicates, the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 was designed from the ground up for use by police officers and licensed civilians who needed a small, lightweight, concealable, and easy to use pistol. I believe it would be safe to say that S&W's engineers have delivered just that.

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Patrolby David GriffithSeptember 13, 2010

Death by Political Correctness

A lot has changed since 9/11. But one thing remains the same: There are a lot of bad people out there who want to make us bleed. The United States is still a very soft and juicy target.

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Weaponsby David GriffithSeptember 13, 2010

NRA Honors LE Courage and Service

Since 1993, the National Rifle Association has presented the NRA Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award.

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Weaponsby David GriffithSeptember 13, 2010

National Rifle Association and Law Enforcement: Celebrating 50 Years of Teamwork

From its founding, one of the NRA's most important missions has been to improve the firearms prowess of Americans who may be called to serve their country in the armed forces. And since 1960, the organization has also helped train another kind of warrior: the law enforcement officer.

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