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Weapons•by Mike Detty•December 22, 2009

FNH USA SCAR 16S Patrol Rifle

FN's SCAR is one of the first true 21st century rifles. It features amazing ergonomics and offers exceptional accuracy.

Vehicle Ops•by David Griffith•December 22, 2009

Even though it was toward the back of the exhibit hall, it was hard to miss Oshkosh Defense's new Tactical Protector Vehicle (TPV) at this year's International Association of Chiefs of Police show. It's an imposing vehicle.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•December 14, 2009

Premature Miranda Warnings

Give Miranda warnings just before commencement of apparent custodial police interrogation-not sooner. Leave Hollywood tactics to the actors.

Weapons•by David Griffith•December 14, 2009

Unarmed Victim Zones

Like civilians trapped in a store, bank, or restaurant when a gunman barges in and starts shooting, the Fort Hood soldiers were left with their bare hands as their only weapons.

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Technology•by Dean Scoville•December 10, 2009

Watch What You Post

Today's cops may still gather over a case of cold beer, but they also gather online using social networking tools such as MySpace and Facebook. Which is a problem for agencies and officers because what many users of social networks don't realize before its too late is that anything they do or say or write on these sites is done so in full view of the public.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•December 10, 2009

The Stupid Factor

I especially love the folks who are not only stupid but self-righteously stupid, which ought to have its own special term like "extremepidity."

Patrol•by David Griffith•November 30, 2009

Fighting the Wrong Battle

More officers may choose to leave their vests in their lockers on hot days or just choose not to buy them.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•November 30, 2009

A Vision of the Apocalypse

I was driving into town to get ready for a late swing shift and found myself admiring the massive towering anvil-headed clouds bearing down.

Technology•by Melanie Basich•November 30, 2009

Data Transfer

Everyone knows filling out forms is not the most exciting part of police work, but it still needs to get done as accurately as possible. That's why Spillman Technologies enhanced its Mobile software solution to make the task as efficient and painless as possible for officers out on patrol.

Patrol•by Joseph Petrocelli•November 30, 2009

Drunk Driving Prevention

November brings us to the onset of the holiday season. And the holiday season essentially begins and ends with two big nights of drinking: the night before Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve.

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