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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeApril 1, 2009

Updating Weapons Frisks

Although it's common to see the term "stop and frisk," it's possible that there might be justification for a stop, but not for a frisk.

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Trainingby Bryn BailerApril 1, 2009

Oregon (Ohio) Police Division

When it comes to policing the especially permeable maritime borders running through the Great Lakes, security requires an "all hands on deck" approach.

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Weaponsby Dave SmithApril 1, 2009

Embracing My Sinister Side

I could shoot a pistol with either hand…while normal Southpaws and Righties had spent their lives neglecting their sad hand on the other side of the brain.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichApril 1, 2009

Duty Uniforms

Find the right uniform for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, Elbeco, Fechheimer, Red the Uniform Tailor and The Force.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichApril 1, 2009

Duty Boots

Find the right black boots for your shift. Read our product roundup that includes 5.11 Tactical, BlackHawk, Bates, Danner, Haix, Lowa, Magnum, Original S.W.A.T., OTB Footwear, Ridge Footwaer, Timberland Pro, and Thorogood.

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Technologyby David GriffithApril 1, 2009

Virtual Reality Training

Today's simulators are high-tech computer systems with digital projectors that play complex interactive scenarios. They are designed not only to teach officers when and how to shoot guns and less-lethal weapons but also how to talk to suspects to avoid escalation and confrontation.

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Patrolby Scott Smith and Darin LogueApril 1, 2009

Police Product Test: BlackHawk Operations Jacket

Although the folks at BlackHawk do not promote their Warrior Wear Operations Jacket for covert operations, after months of use, I have found it to be one of the finest quality overt/covert jackets I have ever owned.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleMarch 11, 2009

Shots Fired: West St. Paul, Minnesota 05•10•2007

An "ambush" alarm brought West St. Paul officers to a credit union where they discovered a robbery in progress.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithMarch 1, 2009

Finding a Cure for a Cancer

Drug money is so corrupting that the drug lords have bribed both police and soldiers at the highest levels of the Mexican government.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleMarch 1, 2009

Do We Still Need Batons?

The Rodney King incident still colors how the public views the use of batons. For that reason and others, some officers are reluctant to use the tool.

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