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Patrol•by Steve Ashley•November 1, 2007

21 Ways to Stretch Your Training Dollars

Every training officer needs more money. But they also know that one of the first things to be cut is the training budget. Every officer knows that he or she needs more training. But training is one of those things that sometimes takes a back seat to "real police work."

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Weapons•by Melanie Basich•November 1, 2007

Just Like the Real Thing

From foam furniture to electrically charged knives, companies provide innovative solutions for training needs.

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Technology•by David Griffith•November 1, 2007

Rugged and Ready

Just know this: The ruggedized computer market is booming. Everyone from soldiers and Marines operating in the Sandbox to construction supervisors building your local strip mall are using these things. That means that a ton of companies are getting into this market and offering a variety of different models, and it will pay to shop around.

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Technology•by Gary Montecuollo•November 1, 2007

Cutting Out the Chase

Now, emerging technologies may offer a solution once thought impossible: to stop a fleeing violator quickly, yet safely.

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Patrol•by Al Abidin•November 1, 2007

Dynamic Weapon Retention

As weapon retention—or the lack thereof—is a significant cause of fatalities for police officers, as well as those they are trying to apprehend, this article is intended to help you find a practical solution for weapon retention that will help save lives and reduce departmental liability.

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Patrol•by Dean Scoville•November 1, 2007

Shots Fired: Cochise County, Arizona 09•11•1997

Long before the events of 2001, Sept. 11 had significant meaning for Dep. Tony Parrish of the Cochise County (Ariz.) Sheriff's Department. For on that date in 1997, he handled a call that changed his life and very nearly ended it.

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Weapons•by Nick Jacobellis•November 1, 2007

Bushmaster Gas Piston Rifle

Sometimes operators and officers don't take care of their weapons like they should. That's why so many companies have been working on developing a cleaner M16/M4 design. And it's why Bushmaster recently developed the M4 variant that it calls the "Gas Piston Rifle."

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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•November 1, 2007

Setting Up Talks

One of the most troublesome legal issues in law enforcement is the question of when an officer may resume discussions with a suspect after some kind of Miranda "history" has occurred. The answer is, "It all depends."

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Patrol•by Dave Smith•November 1, 2007

The Greatest Happiness

Yeah, Mike is strong. But Carrie is even stronger. Mike told me the greatest thing in his life is his wife, who has given up so much for him.

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Patrol•by Scott Smith•November 1, 2007

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Aggressor Jacket

Overall, the 5.11 Tactical Aggressor is a great jacket. It fits well, has plenty of shoulder room, doesn't bind when you draw a handgun or shoulder a long gun, and it's long enough to conceal a handgun.

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