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Patrolby Joseph PetrocelliJanuary 1, 2008

Bank Robberies

Though almost all bank robberies are investigated by the FBI, there is much that a local agency can do to assist in the prevention and apprehension of bank robbers.

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Patrolby Dean ScovilleJanuary 1, 2008

Shots Fired: Detroit, Michigan 12•30•2006

Gilbert keyed his mic to advise responding units that the suspects were now on foot. As one ran by his passenger door, Gilbert noticed the man's dark lavender jacket matched that ascribed to the armed member of the two suspects.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

Police Product Test: Zero Tolerance Ranger Green Knife

The Ranger Green knife from Kershaw's sister company Zero Tolerance is a no-nonsense, hard-use knife built for duty use and made to stand up to and survive the harshest environments.

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Patrolby Devallis RutledgeJanuary 1, 2008

Unmixing Mixed-Up Concepts

How many times have you heard the expression "PC for the stop"? How about the application of Miranda once the suspect is "not free to leave?" These are common examples of improper mixing that can undercut the case against a guilty perpetrator.

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Weaponsby David GriffithJanuary 1, 2008

Gun Camera

What if you could screen a video for the outraged public that shows exactly what the officer saw—the kid with the gun—from the moment the officer drew her weapon to the moment that she holstered it?

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Weaponsby Mike DettyJanuary 1, 2008

FNH USA PS90 Carbine

Like the full-auto P90, the PS90 TR is completely ambidextrous and is blowback in operation. The gun also features a downward ejection of empty cases. But what allows the P90 and PS90 to be so effective yet lightweight is the cartridge that they fire: the 5.7 x 28mm.

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Weaponsby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

How to Buy a Used Handgun

One of the best ways to buy a firearm for personal use is to buy one that was previously owned. Don't laugh. Most of the handguns I purchased when I was in my twenties and thirties were pre-owned, and they are still putting rounds down range.

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Special Unitsby Scott SmithJanuary 1, 2008

Lights, Lasers, and Tactical Sights

There was a temptation to slug this article with the headline "Pimp Your Handgun." After all, it's catchy and it's trendy…There's only one thing wrong with it, it's dead wrong.

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Weaponsby StaffJanuary 1, 2008

Handguns 2008

POLICE Magazine takes a look at new handguns for duty or personal use.

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Weaponsby POLICE StaffJanuary 1, 2008

Long Guns 2008

POLICE Magazine takes a look at the newest long guns for law enforcement.

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