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Patrolby Scott SmithJuly 30, 2010

Police Product Test: Voodoo Tactical Matrix Assault Pack

Scott Smith reviews the Voodoo Tactical Matrix Assault Pack, BlackHawk Warrior Wear Shell and Jacket, EMA Tactical Countdown Magazine and Grip, and Danner Striker II GTX boots.

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Patrolby Dave SmithJuly 29, 2010

The Dawn

Kids, lawnmowers, dogs, court, phone calls, worry, sunlight, spouses, chores, side jobs, storms. Everything seems to conspire to deny us our rest.

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Technologyby David GriffithJuly 29, 2010

The Bandwidth Debate

Today, bandwidth is so precious that Congress and the FCC recently dictated the conversion of analog TV transmission to digital in order to free up the 700 MHz band for other uses, including 4G cellphones and public safety communications.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleJuly 26, 2010

Shots Fired: Bozeman, Montana 06/02/2006

Gottfried had made threats to his ex-girlfriend that he would kill her and any cop that tried to come between them. Lt. McLane didn't know that when he pulled him over for speeding.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichJuly 20, 2010

Vests Past Their Prime

When your body armor warranty expires and you receive a new vest, what do you do with the old one? From recycling to repurposing, there are multiple options depending on your agency's policies and resources.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichJuly 15, 2010

Jumpstart Your Brain

It's hard to imagine that a pair of goggles could train the brain to more quickly recognize and respond to threats, but that's exactly what ARE Innovations' training goggles do.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichJuly 13, 2010

Kansas Officers Save Woman From Burning Building

Arriving before firefighters, Cpl. Christopher Sturgeon and Officer Trent Ginn used common sense and instinct to fight through choking smoke and rescue a woman from her flame-engulfed house. For this they have been named the July 2010 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund officers of the month.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoJuly 13, 2010

Dealing With Citizen Complaints

Once you realize that it's not personal, complaint response becomes a process not a confrontation. The key to dealing with any complaint is showing respect. By respecting yourself and others, everything else will fall into place.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichJuly 8, 2010

POLICE-TREXPO East Takes on Terrorism and Border Unrest

POLICE-TREXPO East first response training conference and expo will take place Aug. 17-20 in Chantilly, Va. The event will feature a keynote address on the Islamic terrorist threat, a panel on U.S. border threats, classes taught by experts in close-quarter combat and law enforcement tactics and techniques, and a world-class exposition.

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Weaponsby Michael T. RayburnJuly 7, 2010

Perfecting Your Handgun Grip

Most of us will agree that properly gripping a firearm is an important element of fundamental shooting skills, but what is the "proper" way to grip a handgun?

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