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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoAugust 9, 2010

Problem Solving

Though there are many decision-making formats, there is one common component that is more important than any other: defining the problem you are trying to solve. One of the key ways to do so is by framing.

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Patrolby Sydney VailAugust 5, 2010

Field Trauma Care for LEOs

Every officer should have a minimum amount of medical equipment as well as training to use the equipment. As I have stated at POLICE-TREXPO in some of my presentations, my dream is for a small kit with the essentials to appear on the belt or in a pocket of every LEO.

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Trainingby Mike SiegfriedAugust 5, 2010

Safer Strikes

Trading blood with suspects is not a good idea - even if you do knock them out with your punch. Instead, learn four strikes that can lessen the likelihood of injury and transfer of blood.

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Patrolby POLICE Magazine StaffJuly 31, 2010

National Police Week: Honoring the Sacrifice

For those officers who make the trip, National Police Week in D.C. each May brings home the law enforcement family's shared sacrifice.

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Patrolby David GriffithJuly 31, 2010

Should You Chase or Contain?

So should you chase or contain? It depends on the situation and what agency you work for. Just as there are a variety of threats to consider about suspects in flight, so too are there differences of opinion as to how to address the problem.

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Patrolby David GriffithJuly 30, 2010

Illegal Immigration: America's Broken Window

More serious crime breeds and multiplies something like bacteria in an untreated wound when petty offenses are ignored.

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Weaponsby Nick JacobellisJuly 30, 2010

Colt Defense Law Enforcement Carbines

From experience I can say that the Colt LE6920 is an outstanding semi-automatic M4-style carbine. It's chambered in 5.56mm and incorporates Mil-Spec features in its design.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithJuly 30, 2010

Protective Eyewear

Today, protective eyewear is a must have for both law enforcement and military personnel, and you have a lot of makes and styles to choose from. Let's take a look at some of the latest duty eyewear.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeJuly 30, 2010

The 'Independent Source' Doctrine

If you can identify two or more ways to justify a detention, arrest, search, or entry, you increase the odds that at least one of them will be upheld in court.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichJuly 30, 2010

Patrol Gloves

On patrol, you never know what you'll need protection from. Think of gloves as an essential tool no matter the time of year.

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