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Trainingby Dean ScovilleMay 1, 2008

Talking Them Down

Sometimes you can use finesse to gain compliance and stop a situation from escalating into violence.

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How to Survive Probation

During this critical period, your agency and your fellow cops are checking you out; make sure they like what they see.

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Technologyby Melanie BasichMay 1, 2008

Countdown to TREXPO East 2008

Mark your calendar for the TREXPO East 2008 conference and expo, which returns to the Dulles Expo & Conference Center in Chantilly, Va., August 26–29, 2008. With a conference, professional training sessions, a trade show featuring specialized equipment and services, and a range event, TREXPO East offers something for everyone.

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Patrolby Heidi HowellMay 1, 2008

Incognito Clothing

5.11 worked directly with multiple teams of law enforcement professionals to develop the new Covert Casual Shirt, launched in spring 2008. The 5.11 Covert Khaki and Covert Casual Shirt join 5.11's popular covert Undergear Holster Shirt, Casual Leather Belts, and classic Denim Jeans.

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Weaponsby David GriffithMay 1, 2008

FN's SCAR Rifle Offers Heavy Punch, Light Recoil

Available in two versions—5.56mm and 7.62mm—the SCAR was developed to meet specific SOCOM requirements, but it would make an excellent SWAT rifle.

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Vehicle Opsby Melanie BasichMay 1, 2008

Rapid Transit

With only two wheels and a gyroscope balance system, Segway's Personal Transporter (PT) was a hard sell for some as a viable patrol vehicle. But it's certainly caught on in the last few years.

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Weaponsby Nick JacobellisMay 1, 2008

Smith & Wesson 327 TRR8 Revolver

The S&W 327 Tactical Rail Revolver is best suited to be used by the lead penetrator of a SWAT team, especially since this revolver carries as many rounds of ammunition as the average .45 ACP 1911.

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Patrolby David GriffithMay 1, 2008

The Aggrieved: Survivor Maureen Faulkner

Maureen Faulkner knows the truth, and she wants everyone else to know it. Danny Faulkner was a good cop, a decorated officer who loved his job, loved his family and friends, and loved serving his community. And Mumia Abu-Jamal was, and is, a cold-blooded killer who was motivated by his pure hatred of all cops to murder her husband.

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Trainingby Dean ScovilleMay 1, 2008

The State of American Law Enforcement - Can the Average Cop Thrive in the Age of Specialization?

There is no shortage of inducements to work specialized units. Cool tools, flexible schedules, prestige, and the ability to work at something one is truly interested in are but a few of the perks.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleMay 1, 2008

Shots Fired: Manchester, New Hampshire 09-08-2003

As the three met near the front of Kilbreth's patrol car, two red flags immediately registered with the officer.

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