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Vehicle Opsby Dean ScovilleMay 28, 2010

Rolling Gun Shops

The fact that you have better guns and more guns means that this type of crime is on the upswing. In recent months, police departments have even received e-mail warnings saying that gang members are increasingly "shopping" for guns inside law enforcement vehicles.

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Patrolby Tim DeesMay 28, 2010

Acing the Tests

Experience is the best teacher for learning to spot contraband drugs and alcohol and drug intoxication in the field. But the cop needs a demonstrable standard for evidence. It's here that presumptive field testing for alcohol and drugs is most useful.

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Special Unitsby Wes McBrideMay 28, 2010

Lost Opportunities

There was a time when gang officers were making real progress toward restraining the growth of gangs. Unfortunately, these officers were undercut by budgetary constraints, their own administrators, the whims of politicians, and ironically their own success.

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Weaponsby David GriffithMay 20, 2010

Reinventing the Shotgun

People who've witnessed Metal Storm's stacked munitions technology have a tendency to walk away with a look on their faces like they've just seen the future of tactical firearms. The concept is really that innovative and revolutionary.

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Patrolby Dave SmithMay 20, 2010

A Weighty Issue

Crime fighters have a unique problem. Our meals are part of our socialization, our warrior bread-breaking ritual.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithMay 20, 2010

Police Product Test: Buck Knives Nighthawk Bravo

Scott Smith reviews the Buck Knives Nighthawk Bravo, Weaver Optics Tactical Model 800360 Scope, and Smith & Wesson Special Tactical Knife.

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Weaponsby Nick JacobellisMay 18, 2010

Glock Gen 4 Duty Pistols

Not only have the ergonomics of the Gen 4 Glocks been vastly improved. So have some of the interior components.

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Trainingby Devallis RutledgeMay 18, 2010

Understanding Probable Cause

Probable cause is much less than proof "beyond a reasonable doubt," which the prosecutor must meet in order to convict a defendant. But PC is something more than the "reasonable suspicion" required to justify a temporary investigative detention.

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Trainingby Jody KasperMay 18, 2010

10 Rookie Errors To Avoid

Unfortunately, many officers fail to meet the required standards and may find their on-the-job training program to be an insurmountable hurdle. Consequently, many officers are terminated or quit while involved in this process.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleMay 13, 2010

Shots Fired: Fontana, California 07/04/2005

The cyclist's attire suggested "gang banger" and their spot lamp illumination of him confirmed it. The rider - Camilo Morales - leaned forward and pistoned his legs faster.

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