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Patrol•by Lois Pilant•July 1, 2004

How to Work with Resort Security

Private security is one of this country’s biggest growth industries, bringing in billions of dollars every year and ranking as one of the fastest growing sectors in the global economy. In the last decade it accounted for the largest number of new jobs; it has grown so fast that security officers now outnumber police officers 3 to 1.

Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•July 1, 2004

Incident to Arrest

A new Supreme Court ruling expands officers’ vehicle search capabilities.

Patrol•by Melanie Basich•July 1, 2004

Bullet Barriers

Body armor is sometimes all that lies between you and a suspect's attack. It has saved officers' lives countless times. Not wearing it is not an option. As a law enforcement officer you're a walking target and, like it or not, a ballistic vest is the best protection you have against the bad guys' bullets.

Patrol•by Gary T. Klugiewicz and James G. Smith•July 1, 2004

Think Before You Run

Running after a suspect can place you in a situation where you can be easily attacked, injured by accident, or even have a heart attack.

Weapons•by Scott Smith•July 1, 2004

Columbia River Knife & Tool Desert Cruiser

Called "For Those Who Serve," the knives are all aesthetically pleasing, hard-use tools with price tags that aren't out of reach for soldiers, paramedics, and cops.

Technology•by Bob Davis•July 1, 2004

Trancite Logic Systems Easy Street Draw 3.0 and ScenePD 2.0

Whether you're drawing a complex collision scene, documenting an elaborate crime scene, or just need to draw a straightforward two-car crash, you can probably do it easier, faster, and better with Trancite Logic System's Easy Street Draw 3.0 or its more sophisticated sister product ScenePD 2.0.

Weapons•by Dave Douglas•July 1, 2004

Taurus 24/7 Duty Pistol

Anyone who has seen the 24/7 can tell you, this gun really takes the requirements of law enforcement to heart.

Patrol•by David Griffith•June 1, 2004

Open Season

Cops are dying in California, and prosecutors are coddling their accused killers.

Weapons•by Dave Douglas•June 1, 2004

Bang for the Buck: How to Make Ballistic Gelatin

Research shows that properly calibrated ordnance gelatin is a highly reliable tissue simulant. The ordnance gelatin used by the FBI is mixed in 20-pound blocks using the following recipe.

Patrol•by Mark G. Stainbrook•June 1, 2004

Walking the Line

As a supervisor, get to know your people, support them and provide the guidance to ensure they are making the right decisions. When you are successful, anonymity is often your reward, while failure brings the press scandal that brings down careers and departments.

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