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Patrolby Dave SmithJune 1, 2009

My Life as an Expert

To the experts, this naked fellow was shot excessively at close range even after he had raised his legs in surrender…that's right, his legs.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleJune 1, 2009

Legalizing Marijuana: Chronic Confusion

Some cops say marijuana is not benign; it's a gateway drug that leads users to harder narcotics. Others say policing its use and sale wastes precious law enforcement resources.

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Weaponsby David GriffithJune 1, 2009

Long Guns 2009

Rifle manufacturers are now making a variety of rifles specifically designed for patrol and SWAT operations. Here's a quick look at some of the long guns now available for service in law enforcement.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithJune 1, 2009

Matching Optics to Your Mission

When it comes to gear and gadgets for duty applications, many of us are drawn to the coolest, most expensive items. That's true of weapons and it's true of weapon accessories such as optics. But do we really have to have the priciest gear to achieve our mission? Maybe. Maybe not.

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Technologyby David GriffithJune 1, 2009

Turning Cops into Cameras

For some 15 years now, American police officers have been joined on patrol by in-car video systems that document their interaction with the public. Now, at least four companies have developed, are marketing, or plan to market body-worn video systems to law enforcement officers.

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Weaponsby Melanie BasichJune 1, 2009

Holsters: Safe and Secure

With all of the duty holsters available today, it's amazing to think the only option for police officers used to be black leather. Now there's also laminate, nylon, and all manner of synthetics. For finish there's basketweave, plain, or high gloss. Not to mention increasingly innovative retention devices in holsters from level 1 to 3. Here's a selection of holsters for duty carry encompassing all of these variations.

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Patrolby Scott SmithJune 1, 2009

Police Product Test: 10 Zero 9mm Utility Glove

These 10 Zero gloves kept my coworkers' hands warm in cold conditions did not overheat or make their hands sweat in warmer conditions.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleMay 22, 2009

Shots Fired: Edina, Minnesota 08•15•2002

Elasky rose and aimed his Gun at the robber using a Weaver stance, his feet centered and his body positioned for as much cover as the counter could afford. Then he opened fire.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithMay 1, 2009

Cancer Treatments: Battling Cartels

One thing is clear about the battle against the Mexican cartels: Your strategy for countering it tends to reflect your personal world view. And regardless of where you work on this continent, Mexican drug cartels present a great danger to you as an American law enforcement officer.

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Technologyby David GriffithMay 1, 2009

Rugged and Ready

This year Dell is working hard to become a player in law enforcement mobile data systems. Dell's second generation fully rugged laptop, the Latitude E6400 XFR, is not only tough; it's fast.

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