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Weapons•by Dave Douglas•June 1, 2004

Ammunition: Bang for the Buck

One thing I, for one, never gave much thought to is the ammunition we are most likely issued by our respective departments. There are so many different brands, calibers, and performance characteristics to consider that it’s mind boggling.

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Patrol•by James J. Fotis•May 1, 2004

We Have Work to Do

If you want the federal “cop carry” bill to be law, then make your voices heard.

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

Your Leadership Toolbox

As a student of leadership, throughout your police career you will be expanding on your education, training, and experience, and building a "leadership toolbox."

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Vehicle Ops•by Mark Kariya•May 1, 2004

Choosing the Right Bike

As the years have provided more experience to make better decisions regarding bike purchases, the Los Angeles Police Department has found what works best for its agency.

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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•May 1, 2004

Hearsay and Confrontation

Hearsay rules confound police, lawyers, and judges alike. "Hearsay" is a statement made outside the courtroom that might be true or false, repeated in court to prove that it was true.

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Special Units•by David Griffith•May 1, 2004

TREXPO West: Class Act

Anyone who wanted a reminder of the deadly serious reason why TREXPO exists needed to look no further than the hallway outside the conference's seminar area.

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Patrol•by Lois Pilant•May 1, 2004

Strategic Modeling

L.A. County's Terrorism Early Warning group was the brainchild of two L.A. Sheriff's Department officers who saw a threat in the rhetoric of a then little-known Islamist radical named Bin Laden. It was August 1996 and Osama had just issued his first fatwa, urging his followers to conduct global terrorist attacks against the United States and its citizens.

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Technology•by Dean Scoville•May 1, 2004

All Keyed Up

The advent of portable police radios severed the umbilical cord that tied a cop to his or her car. Portable police radios have since assisted officers with timely broadcasts of suspect information, expedited requests for fire and rescue, and saved lives.

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Weapons•by Scott Smith•May 1, 2004

Lone Wolf Knives Val-Matic

The knife that really caught my eye was the Butch Vallotton-designed Val-Matic. What sets it apart from other knives is its double-action opening.

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Technology•by Bob Davis•May 1, 2004

IQ Biometrix FACES 4.0

If you are looking for the best software for creating composite pictures of suspects, check out IQ Biometrix's FACES 4.0.

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