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Vehicle Ops•by David Griffith•February 1, 2009

Seeing Red

Code 3 reps won't say what makes the multipatented TriCore Technology twice as bright as its LED, halogen, or strobe light-equipped lightbars. All the company will reveal is that TriCore is truly a departure from conventional lightbar technology.

Patrol•by Joseph Petrocelli•February 1, 2009

Street Prostitution

It has often been said that police work is the second oldest profession. The distinction of "oldest profession" goes, of course, to prostitution.

Weapons•by Mike Detty•February 1, 2009

Para USA Tactical Target Rifle

One of the announcements that took me by surprise at last year's SHOT Show was that Para Ordnance, the Canadian firm best known for its line of high-capacity 1911s, was introducing a new AR-style rifle.

Technology•by David Spraggs•February 1, 2009

Turn Their Gadgets Against Them

"I love Facebook!" came the shout from the cubicle next to mine. One of my fellow detectives here at the Boulder (Colo.) Police Department—through a simple Internet search—had just discovered the identity of a sex assault suspect.

Vehicle Ops•by David Griffith•February 1, 2009

Coming Attraction: Carbon Motors' E7 Patrol Car

The Carbon Motors E7 prototype patrol vehicle looks something like a cross between an exotic sports car and a prop vehicle from a science fiction film. Its body styling is dynamic, muscular, almost startling, and it has the ability to visibly excite police audiences.

Weapons•by Devallis Rutledge•February 1, 2009

To Keep and Bear Arms

Before traveling to another state where you intend to carry off duty, do a little research and inquire about local laws regulating firearms possession on private property.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•February 1, 2009

To Delay is Human

Procrastinating can take a terrible toll on us if we let it get out of hand. And a lot of officers do.

Patrol•by Thi Dao•February 1, 2009

Bags & Cases

Find out about the latest bags and cases for all of your gear.

Vehicle Ops•by Melanie Basich•February 1, 2009

Green Wheels

Current trends indicate that saving money and improving community relations will continue to drive law enforcement policy decisions for the foreseeable future. Following this train of thought, vehicles that run on electricity instead of gasoline and operate at lower speeds conducive to personal interaction are good news for both public safety and the public.

Patrol•by Dean Scoville•February 1, 2009

Five Ways the Economy Will Change Your Job

For those in law enforcement, the question becomes one of: How does all of this economic gloom affect me? To address this question, POLICE decided to look at five of the biggest economic threats facing law enforcement.

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