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Trainingby Dwayne OrrickNovember 1, 2008

Choosing the Right Police Department

Find a law enforcement agency that fits your personality and job expectations.

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Trainingby Louis MarquezNovember 1, 2008

5 Moves That Could Save Your Life

When teaching defensive tactics, simple is better. If you can't execute a technique automatically under stress, it won't do you any good. In fact, it could get you killed. These techniques could save you.

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Trainingby William HarveyNovember 1, 2008

Hazing and Rites of Passage

You can expect to be put through the ringer and served up some humble pie, but a police department is not a college fraternity.

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Technologyby David GriffithNovember 1, 2008

Information Manager

Detectives can opt for one piece of software that meets all of their needs like IRP Solutions' Case Investigative Life Cycle (CILC). CILC can facilitate the investigation of a crime from initial response to prosecution.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithNovember 1, 2008

FN Herstal FNP-45 Duty Pistol

For a couple of years now, Belgium's FN Herstal has been working to secure a significant slice of the American market for law enforcement duty pistols. The Belgian company, which makes the legendary Browning Hi-Power pistol, launched its first polymer police handgun, the FNP-9 (9mm), back in 2006. The FNP is now available in 9mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG, and .45 ACP.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithNovember 1, 2008

Urban Shield: The Best Training Anywhere

For two years the Alameda County (Calif.) Sheriff’s Department has organized and hosted Urban Shield, the nation’s largest SWAT exercise. The 48-hour competition involves 25 tactical teams working 24 realistic scenarios. This year’s event was held Sept. 12–15, and POLICE editor David Griffith was on the scene.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithNovember 1, 2008

The State of American Law Enforcement - Gangster Nation

Ride around the streets of Salisbury, N.C., and you'll see graffiti that looks out of place. Gangs in this Southern city have splattered once-pristine walls with messages pledging allegiance to gangs in Los Angeles and New York City.

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Patrolby Matt Smith and Justin GipsonNovember 1, 2008

Don’t Get Burned

Although arson laws and reporting requirements vary from state to state, here are some basic things to consider when investigating fire incidents, especially as a patrol officer.

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Weaponsby Michael D. JanichNovember 1, 2008

Beyond the Tueller Drill

What the Tueller Drill really teaches is that drawing and shooting alone are not going to save your life in a close-range encounter. In fact, the entire concept of going for your gun as an initial reaction is probably not the best way of ensuring your survival.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleNovember 1, 2008

Shots Fired: Corona, California 11-07-2002

Barton's gun swung toward him, and its barrel spit fire. Flashes of amber split the night as Barton's Ruger blazed at Dunnigan a mere 10 feet away.

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