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Patrolby David GriffithDecember 1, 2008

Evaluating the State of American Law Enforcement

The truth is that the state of American law enforcement is a very fluid thing.

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Patrolby Joseph PetrocelliDecember 1, 2008

Shoplifting

In light of the recent economic downturn, retailers operating on a tight profit margin are going to be much less forgiving of shoplifters and have much higher expectations that you will deal with the shoplifting problem.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichDecember 1, 2008

Hip to Be Square

After a long research process, Bushnell has found an unusual way to build a better flashlight with very consistent light output: by changing the shape of the beam from a circle to a square.

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Weaponsby Mark MaasDecember 1, 2008

Ruger LCP Pistol

It was no problem keeping all of my shots from the LCP in the important part of a TQ-15 standard police silhouette target at three, seven, and 15 yards. And that's all anyone really needs from this sort of weapon.

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Technologyby David SpraggsDecember 1, 2008

Just a Touch: Using Touch DNA Evidence

Amazing. This unknown suspect left behind enough DNA from just briefly touching the sides of the victim's underwear to provide a statistically significant partial DNA profile.

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Weaponsby David GriffithDecember 1, 2008

Laser Sights and Weapon Lights

The majority of officer-involved shootings occur in low-light or dark conditions. So one of the most important tools that you can have is a good light. And sometimes the best place for you to have that good light is on the business end of your handgun or long gun.

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Contacting Mentally Ill Subjects

Fill your tool belt with things you need to keep yourself safe when dealing with the mentally ill. Each piece of information gathered before arriving on scene is another tool you may need.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeDecember 1, 2008

The Young and the Arrestless

Notwithstanding the explosion of youth criminality, the court has largely continued to treat juvenile offenders in a more lenient and paternalistic fashion than adults.

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Patrolby Dave SmithDecember 1, 2008

The Long Road to Utah

No matter how many folks give input, often directions make no sense at all and only through the sheer fact we have actually observed another doing or using the directed item can we possibly succeed.

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Patrolby Scott SmithDecember 1, 2008

Police Product Test: The Force Enforcer Jacket

As we head toward the shortest day of the year, the sun is setting lower, bringing colder weather. This means it's a good time to look for a warm, comfortable, and versatile duty jacket. The Force's Enforcer Jacket fits the bill.

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