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Patrol•by David Griffith•October 30, 2009

TREXPO East 2009: Report from the Aisles

A tactical law enforcement trade show like TREXPO East tends to attract some fairly innovative tools. Walking the aisles, you could see the latest tactical vehicles, weapons, communications, and apparel. Here's a quick look at some of the things that caught our attention.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•October 30, 2009

Honoring the Fallen

The thought of not being there for my boy and leaving others to exert some control in fashioning his principles, values, and priorities began to weigh heavily on my mind. Would others step up to assist him in my absence? How would he ultimately deal with my absence?

Technology•by Melanie Basich•October 30, 2009

Inspector Gadget

Using Merlin, investigators can search for subjects by phone numbers, addresses, and other information.

Patrol•by Joseph Petrocelli•October 30, 2009

University Event Riots

A department can prepare for a large student gathering by reviewing what has occurred in the past and considering the resources it has available. Such precautions are critical because any student gathering can digress into a riot.

Patrol•by Scott Smith•October 30, 2009

Wet Weather Wear

While giving waterproof jackets a "test wearing," I have had input from several members of my local department and from guys I shoot with. We have found that 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Blauer, Elbeco, Fechheimer, Propper, The Force, Tru Spec by Atlanco, Under Armour, and Woolrich's Elite Tactical Series serve well in a wide range of conditions.

Weapons•by Scott Smith•October 30, 2009

Daniel Defense M4 Carbine

Having been impressed with the finish, fit, and quality of Daniel Defense quad rails in the past, I was intrigued by the company's new M4-style carbine. I had a hard time parting with it after I was finished putting it through its paces.

Technology•by David Griffith•October 30, 2009

Beyond Facial Recognition

Currently, biometric systems are being used every day by officers in two distinct missions: security and identification. And they can be very useful.

Patrol•by Ramesh Nyberg•October 19, 2009

Blood from a Turnip

Nothing can captivate a jury with such magnetic power as the live testimony of another human being, or even the reading of a confession in the courtroom. While it is one of the most difficult things to master, knowing and practicing the skills and techniques of good interviewing results in better case information and more convictions in the courtroom.

Weapons•by Michael T. Rayburn•October 19, 2009

Shooting Outside of the Box

He recommended "a wide, sturdy stance" when shooting. His method of finding the proper stance was to build a little wooden box for the shooter to stand in. I've forgotten the dimensions of the box because...well...because it was a ridiculous idea.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•October 19, 2009

Public School Searches

Public school officials are entitled to search the student if there are reasonable grounds for suspecting the student of violating the law or any school rule. But once law enforcement officers become involved, higher justification standards will apply.

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