Articles

Vehicle Ops•by Dave Douglas•February 1, 2002

Simulated Driver Training

I get in behind him and with one hand on the mike and the other on the steering wheel, put the license plate out on the air. The suspect slams on the brakes. I drop the mike, steer and brake to avoid hitting the truck.

Vehicle Ops•by Melanie Basich•February 1, 2002

2002 Police Vehicle Roundup

In keeping up with the expansion of the category "police vehicles," we've widened our annual roundup to cover some of these newer "mobile offices" as well as the newer models of old patrol classics.

Technology•by Carl Fors•February 1, 2002

Speed Guns

More innovative speed enforcement technologies have appeared in the last five years than in the previous two decades. Law enforcement agencies can now pick and choose from a bewildering buffet of high-tech devices, including digital radar, lasers and cameras.

Weapons•by Dave Spaulding•February 1, 2002

The Quick and Accurate Draw

The ultimate goal of any defensive pistol-training program is to stop a life-threatening attack against you or another innocent party. You have to know how to shoot consistently and accurately to save lives.

Patrol•by Sergeant Daniels•January 1, 2002

What Police Captains Can Learn from Captain Picard

Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard has some pearls of wisdom for police captains everywhere ... even those on Earth.

Patrol•by James Celentano•January 1, 2002

Report Writing Battle Tactics

When you write a police report, cover all the bases ... including your own butt. When you're called into court by some punk you arrested, you'll be glad you took the time to dot all your I's and cross all your T's.

Patrol•by Melanie Basich•January 1, 2002

The Well Dressed Cop

Today's police uniforms run the gamut from comfortable fleece to all-business pathogen-repelling outerwear fabrics. Where does your department fit in and how does your uniform reflect societal trends?

Patrol•by Roy Huntington•January 1, 2002

Who's A Warrior?

Not just anyone who decides to become a cop can claim hero status.

Training•by Marce Hanson•January 1, 2002

Texas Rangers

If ever a law enforcement group brought to mind truth, justice and the American way, it's the Texas Rangers.

Technology•by Dave Douglas•January 1, 2002

Simulated Use-of-Force Training

Simulated training devices exercise those decision-making muscles; when it comes down to it, what you learn from them just might keep you alive.

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