Articles

Patrol•by Tom R. Arterburn•November 1, 2002

Melee in Memphis

Violent, pre-fight media melees, profane press conferences, and the illegal out-of-the-ring antics of superstars seem to be the only way to get the sports fan's attention these days.

Patrol•by Scott Smith•November 1, 2002

With a pocket tool in his hand and a couple of strips of aluminum foil MacGyver could probably construct a nuclear power plant. You won't need to do that. But in the real world of law enforcement, these devices are handy streamlined versions of the essential items from your tool box.

Weapons•by Roy Huntington•November 1, 2002

The FN Police Shotgun

From the classic Browing Hi-Power pistol, to today's current crop of high-tech firearms, FN's reputation is that of a Cadillac of police and military firearms.

Weapons•by Dave Spaulding•November 1, 2002

One-Hand Engagement

You don't like doing it, I don't like doing it…no one I know likes shooting with one hand. But quite often, how you shoot determines whether or not you go back to the street or end up in an office job riding a desk.

Patrol•by Lois Pilant•November 1, 2002

Your Worst Nightmare

Talk to Officer Don Gause, an eight-year veteran of the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Police Department, and he'll tell you that a needle stick or accidental exposure to HIV, hepatitis, or any other bloodborne pathogen is absolutely his greatest fear.

Technology•by David Spraggs•November 1, 2002

Moving Pictures

While all components of crime scene investigation are important, visual documentation stands out as the most effective tool for describing and recreating a crime scene.

Patrol•by David Griffith•October 1, 2002

Swimming the Witch

Police officers swept up in a high-profile case involving accusations of racism and excessive force probably sympathize with those poor swimming witches. Except their trial is not by water, it's by media.

Patrol•by Commander Gilmore•October 1, 2002

Angry Croquet Players and Missing Ships

Cops have to deal with all sorts of silly fights people people get into, and some are dang near as deadly as shoot-outs. Just imagine how the cops in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, felt when they got called to a riot involving "softballers and croquet players."

Weapons•by Roy Huntington•October 1, 2002

Kimber Custom II Pistol

The officers of LAPD SWAT wanted a handgun that was solid, reliable, and delivered the features, accessories, and performance they felt they needed. After an extensive period of testing there was one clear winner: the Kimber Custom II.

Weapons•by David Griffith•October 1, 2002

On the Cutting Edge

No department would dare let said officer hit the street without training and instruction in policies governing the use of a pistol. Many PDs even have policies regarding the use of flashlights. But in most departments an edged weapon/cutting tool clipped to the pocket of the officer's duty pants flies under the radar.

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