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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•April 1, 2005

Arresting Foreign Nationals

The world is, as they say, getting smaller. International travel and relocation are commonplace, which means that police officers everywhere are more likely to encounter crime victims, witnesses, and suspects who are not U.S. citizens. Because of federal law, special procedures may sometimes apply when dealing with foreign nationals.

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Weapons•by Mike Detty•April 1, 2005

ArmaLite AR-180B Rifle

ArmaLite introduced its latest version of the AR-180 about two years ago, but the design and the AR-180 designation date to the 1960s. There were very good reasons to update it.

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Technology•by Melanie Basich•March 1, 2005

Can You Hear Me Now?

When you’re in a high-risk situation, nothing is more important than effective communication to keep you and fellow officers alive. Equipment that keeps you in touch with other tactical officers is invaluable at such times.

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Weapons•by Dean Scoville•March 1, 2005

In Search of the Star Trek Phaser

When it comes to capturing, subduing, and arresting bad guys, law enforcement currently has four types of less-lethal and less-than-lethal tools: physical restraint such as handcuffs and Ripp Hobble restraints, chemical weapons such as oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray, electrical shock devices such as Tasers, and impact tools such as batons and Asps.

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Patrol•by Mark G. Stainbrook•March 1, 2005

Shaping a Leader

"There is nothing so disobedient as an undisciplined mind, and there is nothing so obedient as a disciplined mind."- Buddha

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Technology•by Melanie Basich•March 1, 2005

More Tactical Communications Gear Companies

To supplement the story, "Can You Hear Me Now?" in the March issue of Police, this is an additional resource of companies that sell tactical communications equipment.

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Weapons•by David Griffith•March 1, 2005

LEOSA: Don't Look Now

The 19th-century German monarch Otto von Bismarck once famously said, "Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made."

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Training•by Dave Spaulding•March 1, 2005

Intuitive Decision Making

The importance of force-on-force training in law enforcement and military operations cannot be overstated. Human beings learn in three ways: seeing, hearing, and doing.

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Weapons•by Dave Douglas•March 1, 2005

DPMS Panther Arms Panther 16-Inch AP4 Post Ban

What was surprising, however, was the performance of a low-price rifle, the DPMS Panther Arms Panther 16-inch AP4 Post Ban configuration rifle with Miculek compensator.

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Weapons•by Scott Smith•March 1, 2005

SIG Arms SIG Tac Tactical Auto Knife

SIG Arms takes its SIG Tac knives as seriously as it does its handguns. The Tactical Auto's handle is made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy, which is hard anodized for durability. ATS-34 steel is used in the blade because it is easy to sharpen and holds a good edge.

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