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Patrol•by POLICE Staff•April 1, 2006

Departmental Waterproofing

Departments also need to take steps to prepare their officers to work in and around water.

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Patrol•by Dan Pasquale•April 1, 2006

Perimeter Concerns

Working perimeters can be tedious, but it's important that we remember the basics of this role.

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Special Units•by Dean Scoville•April 1, 2006

Shots Fired: Laurel, Maryland 05/14/2003

Sims pulled into the parking lot of the apartment complex. As he keyed the microphone to advise dispatch of his arrival the environment around him suddenly changed. A cacophony of screams and gunfire erupted around him.

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Patrol•by Craig Stapp•April 1, 2006

Stay Out of the Way

You can prevent a vehicle attack by taking a sound tactical position.

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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•April 1, 2006

Keeping the Peace During Civil Disputes

Although it’s tempting to take sides on certain calls, doing so can have major repercussions for you and your agency.

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Training•by Bryn Bailer•April 1, 2006

Sturgis (S.D.) Police Department

Every summer a department of 14 sworn morphs into a large multi-agency police force to accommodate the town’s annual motorcycle rally.

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Patrol•by Dave Smith•April 1, 2006

Junk Science on the Beat

Many police psychologists believe that if you don’t feel bad, something is wrong with you.

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Patrol•by Ramesh Nyberg•April 1, 2006

How to Testify in Court

From the scene to the stand, prepare to give effective testimony in court.

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Weapons•by Mike Detty•April 1, 2006

First-Class Training

In Norse mythology, Valhalla is a heaven where noble warriors spend their days training and fighting and in the evenings the sick and dead are magically cured in time for bountiful feasts.

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Weapons•by Paul Scarlata•April 1, 2006

Springfield Armory XD-45ACP

Despite the howls of protest and dire predictions that continue to emanate from the traditionalists among us, I believe I am on firm ground when I state that polymer-frame pistols are not only here to stay, but will continue to capture an increasing share of the U.S. police market.

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