Articles

Weapons•by Roy Huntington•April 1, 2003

Kahr Arms' T9 and PM9 Pistols

Flat, light, and powerful, Kahr's innovative autos are revolutionary--and perfect for "cop carry."

Special Units•by Al Valdez•April 1, 2003

Professional and college teams' sportswear has become extremely popular with some gangs. Members wear sweatshirts or ballcaps to signify their gang. There are several reasons why gangs do this, and they're not all obvious.

Special Units•by POLICE Staff•March 1, 2003

Outgunned—The Politics of Being Outgunned

One of the problems that all SWAT teams and all police departments face is that their need for weaponry or equipment conflicts with their local governments' desire to avoid the appearance of "heavy-handed" law enforcement.

Patrol•by George Eliseo•March 1, 2003

The Hot Prowl

One of the first things a rookie cop learns is not to ignore a citizen’s report, no matter how weird.

Patrol•by John A. Stephen•March 1, 2003

A Fine Line

When does a voluntary conversation between a citizen and an officer become a seizure?

Patrol•by Ed Nowicki•March 1, 2003

Unleashing the Warrior Spirit

What about learning how to become the aggressor? That's right, you need to know how to become the attacker and let your assailant react to you.

Weapons•by Scott Smith•March 1, 2003

KA-BAR Folding Hunter

This budget clip-it knife offers a lot of bang for the buck.

Weapons•by Roy Huntington•March 1, 2003

Police Rifles Then and Now

All steel and solid walnut, the Winchester Model 1907 .351 S.L. (for "Self Loader") autoloader and the Remington Model 8 in .35 Remington are, simply put, stunning examples of the gunmaker's craft.

Patrol•by Michael T. Rayburn•March 1, 2003

Countering Canine Attacks

You have no choice. You draw your service weapon and fire three rounds into the dog. Two find their mark in its chest cavity, while the third rips through one of its front legs. It takes a few more paces, collapses, and dies.

Patrol•by Lawrence Heiskell•March 1, 2003

The Stuff of Life

It may seem obvious to everyone but old-fashioned football coaches, drill sergeants, and police academy PT instructors, but people exerting themselves in the hot sun need water. You need water for your body to function normally, and therefore to do your job.

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