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Patrol•by Dean Scoville•March 15, 2010

Curbside Justice

Encompassing everything from red curbs to alleyways, from metered parking spots to handicapped designated violators, parking enforcement is often seen as a nuisance. But it can also be a means of identifying red flags.

Patrol•by David Griffith•March 11, 2010

Crime Scene Photos: Show Some Common Decency

Just like every woman on every porn site is somebody's daughter, every bloody corpse on those graphic death sites is somebody's loved one.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•March 11, 2010

Cognitive Dissonance

I focused on several likely hiding places: a container of Comet cleanser, filled with just cleanser; a PVC piece of pipe—only a bomb; a box of "SOS" pads....wait a minute!

Weapons•by Scott Smith•March 11, 2010

Police Product Test: ESS Eyepro Crossbow Eye Protection

Scott Smith reviews ESS Eyepro Crossbow Eye Protection, 5.11 Tactical Covert Cargo Pant, Truglo Tritium Fiber Optic Sights, Rogue Warrior Avenger Watch, and Zero Tolerance 0700 Folding Knife.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•March 2, 2010

Justifying Temporary Detentions

When a marked police car pulls into a high-crime area and people start running away for no apparent reason, this is reasonable suspicion to stop them.

Weapons•by Paul Scarlata•February 28, 2010

SIG Sauer P238 Pistol

In addition to being used for backup, the SIG Sauer P238 would be very practical for plainclothes officers who need a "deep cover" weapon or as an off-duty gun.

Vehicle Ops•by David Griffith•February 25, 2010

The Next Generation of Patrol Cars

The police patrol vehicle market is not known for revolutionary innovation. But that business model is now metamorphosing in response to a rapidly evolving automobile market. This means that the once staid patrol car market is becoming turbulent and more innovative.

Vehicle Ops•by Melanie Basich•February 25, 2010

Beyond the Patrol Car

Police officers cannot travel by squad car alone. From motorcycles to ARVs, different details require different modes of transportation.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•February 23, 2010

Shots Fired: Reno, Nevada 02/23/1984

Hastings walked to the Fireside Lounge on the corner of Fourth and Lake Streets, dialed up his favorite federal agent on a pay phone, and fessed up to having some 13 stolen antique knives and a stolen Beretta on his person. Oh, and he wanted to turn himself in.

Special Units•by David Griffith•February 12, 2010

The Peter Principle

It's critical that only the best warriors get promoted up the ranks in law enforcement. Wearing sergeant's stripes or lieutenant's bars on your uniform has to be about more than just time served or passing a test.

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