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Vehicle Opsby Paul LauriaJune 15, 2010

The Recession Need Not Cripple Fleet Replacement Programs

Rather than simply defer replacement purchases to meet short-term budget-balancing goals, fleet managers should use today's fiscal challenges to reappraise their organization's approach to fleet replacement.

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Vehicle Opsby Steve ContarinoJune 15, 2010

13 Factors in Selecting a Police Unit Upfitter

Preparing a service-ready police unit may require more work than a small garage staff can handle, even with preplanning and experience. If a fleet staff is too busy maintaining in-service vehicles, outsourcing may be the solution.

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Patrolby Tom WetzelJune 11, 2010

Just Breathe

Besides the critical benefit that controlled breathing can provide for someone with a life-threatening injury, it has daily applications that can help you perform your job better.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichJune 11, 2010

Off-Duty Michigan State Trooper Assists Wounded Officer in Shootout

Michigan State Trooper Kevin Caldwell never expected to exchange gunfire with anyone May 22, 2009 on his day off. But the law enforcement officer and ordained pastor who serves as a chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve drew on training from both his occupations to aid a fellow officer taking fire from an enraged home owner.

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Patrolby David GriffithJune 11, 2010

Hallowed Ground

The sight of thousands of candles in the darkness of the memorial plaza and the surrounding streets is beautiful, mournful, and powerful.

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Vehicle Opsby David GriffithJune 7, 2010

Kawasaki's Concours 14P: Blue Streak

Today, Kawasaki is once again making police bikes. The company's new Concours 14 represents its attempt at recapturing a share of the law enforcement market.

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Patrolby Dave SmithJune 7, 2010

Not Getting 'Burned'

You can always tell the veterans because they don't wear hats or fake mustaches anymore.

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Patrolby Amaury MurgadoJune 1, 2010

Critical Incident Delegation and Documentation

Most officers place a great deal of emphasis on the tactical side of operations but forget that wars are now won through paperwork. That's why the warrior scribe is so important.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeJune 1, 2010

Liability for Failure to Protect

A person can frame a federal lawsuit against an officer under either the "special relationship" doctrine or the "state-created danger" doctrine.

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Weaponsby Nick JacobellisMay 31, 2010

Kicking Things Up a Notch

I believe there is a need for law enforcement officers, especially for tactical personnel, to kick things up a notch and use heavier caliber carbines as patrol rifles and entry guns.

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