Articles

Patrol•by Dave Smith•October 1, 2008

The Value of "War Stories"

Whenever someone asks what they should do in this or that situation, I am usually comfortable telling them I am not real sure what they should do. But there's one thing I'm certain about: What they shouldn't do, since I've probably already done it!

Vehicle Ops•by D.P. Van Blaricam•September 1, 2008

He Flees: To Pursue or Not To, That Is the Question

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision shielding police officers from being sued in federal court for deaths and injuries to innocent citizens resulting form high-speed chases should not be viewed as an invitation to law officers.

Patrol•by David Griffith•September 1, 2008

San Francisco Values

The sovereign nation of San Francisco has its own immigration policy and its own deportation system.

Patrol•by Howard Linett•September 1, 2008

Why You Aren't Being Trained to Prevent Terror Attacks

Educating officers about terrorism is now officially "politically incorrect."

Patrol•by Joseph Petrocelli•September 1, 2008

Traffic Congestion Around Schools

September means back to school time. And you, as police officers, are charged with the task of protecting society's most vulnerable citizens—its youth—from the very ominous threat posed by high volume traffic.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•September 1, 2008

No Explanation Required

In your search warrant affidavits, your reports, and your testimony you have to lay out the basis of your suspicions and justify every detention, arrest, search, seizure, entry, and use of force.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•September 1, 2008

The Quest for Organizational Change

You must always speak of the good, for if you turn your words to the Darkside and you use "The Power of Negative Annoyance" you will soon discover the phenomenon of "Career Setback."

Technology•by Melanie Basich•September 1, 2008

Panasonic’s Toughbook CF-U1 Ruggedized Hand-Held Computer

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1's super-fast Intel Atom processor allows it to run all of the applications you'd have on an in-car computer, including full-function Microsoft XP and Microsoft Vista operating systems, in real time. You no longer have to pick and choose.

Patrol•by Scott Smith•September 1, 2008

Duty Boots: 2008

While they may not be the sexiest or most written about piece of equipment that we use daily, good boots can make a day more bearable and easier to deal with than bargain priced footwear from a discount store. Your boots support you, as well as all of the additional weight from your load of duty gear.

Weapons•by Nick Jacobellis•September 1, 2008

Beretta PX4 Storm Subcompact

If you believe in the old adage that variety is the spice of life, then you will really like the new Beretta PX4 series of pistols.

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