Articles

Vehicle Ops•by POLICE Staff•February 1, 2001

Police Vehicles

For specialized units from SWAT to airborne patrol, today's police officers need more than just four wheels and a roof.

Patrol•by Dan Pasquale•February 1, 2001

As any officer who has ever worked the midnight shift knows, sound travels and night. We all tend to laugh at suspects who give away their hidden positions by making some little noise, yet we are bigger culprits than they are when it comes to announcing our presence to the world.

Patrol•by Kevin McCaffery•January 1, 2001

Using Persuasion Tactics to Handle Conflict

Facing conflict and confrontation is inevitable for anyone in law enforcement. The challenge is to take an angry or uncooperative person and have him or her voluntarily cooperate with you.

Patrol•by Cecil Pearson•January 1, 2001

What to Do If You Are Taken Hostage

In this day and age, hostage incidents have become almost commonplace. Hostage-takers and criminals in general view us as "symbols" of an institution (criminal justice system) or a way of life that they despise.

Training•by Andrew Borrello•January 1, 2001

Preparing For the Oral Interview

There is nothing more important or critical to an officer's success in a promotional oral interview than his or her ability to communicate. Even preparation and overall experience are of less importance.

Patrol•by Dr. Lawrence Heiskell•December 1, 2000

Save Your Hide

Skin cancer is by far the most common cancer in the world. Most cases can be cured, but the disease is now a major health problem. Law enforcement personnel in the field, especially those in high-risk areas of the United States, are at risk for developing what can be a fatal form of cancer.

Training•by John Brady•December 1, 2000

NYPD-Lite

It was Nov. 1, 1955: my first tour of duty as a policeman. I had been assigned to the 15th Precinct, in midtown Manhattan, to kick off Operation Cross-town, a scheme devised to expedite the flow of vehicular traffic through one of the busiest sections of the city.

Special Units•by Investigator Al Valdez•December 1, 2000

Looking at a Year of Developments

Looking back at this year, street gang behaviors have changed little. However, those of us who work the street must have noticed a few unique changes in the types of gang alliances, memberships and the crimes in which some street gangs have been involved.

Patrol•by Daniel P. Hoffman•December 1, 2000

Survive Your Vacation

While you may be tempted to think you are "getting away from it all," an experience I had this summer while floating the Yukon River forced me to re-evaluate the steps I undertook to prepare for such journeys.

Patrol•by Ken Wallentine, Attorney•December 1, 2000

Death’s Dogs: Cadaver Search Canines

Any officer who has been involved in a search for a missing victim knows that law enforcement needs every possible break. Cadaver dogs, though not likely to become widely known or ever be the subject of a television series, give cops just the break they need when searching for human remains.

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