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Patrol•by Devallis Rutledge•July 1, 2003

Demystifying Miranda

One of the most blatant mistakes entertainers insist on perpetuating is the notion that Miranda warnings have to be given immediately upon the suspect being hooked up.

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Weapons•by Scott Smith•July 1, 2003

Cold Steel Gunsite Folding Knife

For a knife with a Zytel handle, the Gunsite folder had a really solid feel. There was no side-to-side slop, and when opened and closed the action was secure. I was sold.

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Weapons•by Roy Huntington•July 1, 2003

FN Herstal's FNP9 Duty Pistol

If you like the elegant curves and "just-right" feel of that definitive fighting pistol, the Browning Hi-Power, you may be a little surprised by the look and feel of FN Herstal's new FNP9 duty pistol.

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Weapons•by Dave Spaulding•July 1, 2003

Rapid Reload

Without bullets, a handgun is nothing more than an expensive paperweight. Reloading this paperweight with bullets quickly is a necessary skill.

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Weapons•by Dave Douglas•July 1, 2003

Vise Grips

Who would have thought years ago that the hunk of hardened and shaped leather we wear on our hips would evolve from a simple holster into a high-tech, lightweight firearm retention device?

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Vehicle Ops•by Melanie Basich•July 1, 2003

How to...Purchase Patrol Cars

You know your agency needs patrol cars, and that some new ones show up every year or so, but you might not be aware of the intricacies of the process. Keeping that process running smoothly could mean the difference between patrolling by car and walking your beat.

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Weapons•by David Griffith•June 1, 2003

Priceless

If your department lets you carry a backup gun, and you don't have one, get one. If you have one and don't carry it because its uncomfortable or you just don't think you need it, then ask yourself, what will you do if some recently paroled pumped-up gorilla takes your sidearm away and tries to turn it on you?

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Patrol•by Commander Gilmore•June 1, 2003

Sweet Talk and Handcuffs

Wily cops don’t need much to outsmart some crooks.

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Weapons•by Staff•June 1, 2003

Spyderco Rescue

All of Spyderco's knives are made to withstand the hard use that comes with duty, and the Rescue 93mm and Rescue Jr. are no different.

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Weapons•by Roy Huntington•June 1, 2003

There Are No Magic Bullets

That constant search, that timeless endeavor by rangemasters everywhere for the "perfect" bullet goes on. But a perfect bullet doesn't exist, and it probably won't, unless somebody invents a "Star Trek" phaser.

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