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Patrolby Dave SmithOctober 18, 2019

Dave Smith: How Times Have Changed…or Not?

With so many advances in equipment and tactics, why haven't more agencies adopted better ways for officers to carry gear on their bodies?

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Technologyby Doug WyllieOctober 18, 2019

What Police Leaders Need to Know About Body Cameras

Wearable video cameras can be very beneficial for officers and agencies, but it's important to understand what they can and can't do.

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Trainingby J.D. DoughertyOctober 18, 2019

Officer Fitness: The Drag Move

Pulling heavy objects is effective as a strength and endurance builder.

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Patrolby Melanie BasichOctober 18, 2019

Looking Back: Bad Habits, Cuffing, and Use of Force

In past October issues of POLICE we've covered officer safety on various levels, including how lazy tactics can get you hurt, how to secure subjects properly, and how to protect yourself from lawsuits over use of force.

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Technologyby David GriffithOctober 18, 2019

POLICE Survey: Law Enforcement and Technology

A dizzying variety of hardware and software tools are now available for police operations. But are they actually being used? We sent a special survey out to law enforcement officers to find out. Here's what we discovered.

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Patrolby David GriffithOctober 17, 2019

Shots Fired: Anaheim, California 09/25/2009

A traffic stop went bad. The suspect was shot and killed. An officer's back was broken. And the lawsuit and legal maneuvers lasted eight years.

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Weaponsby David GriffithOctober 17, 2019

Q&A: Axon's Rick Smith on the End of Deadly Force

Axon CEO Rick Smith is known for thinking and speaking about the next generation of technology. Now he is predicting that less-lethal weapons can almost eliminate fatal officer-involved shootings by 2030.

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Technologyby Charles DegliominiOctober 16, 2019

My Technology Can…Help You Catch Suspects Faster

Rekor's Watchman software converts your existing surveillance and traffic cameras into an automated license plate recognition system that can help you close cases quickly.

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Trainingby Richard BearyOctober 15, 2019

The Benefits of Timely Policy Training

Online training offers agencies an effective and cost-efficient method for teaching officers about policy changes.

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Point of Lawby Scott MacLatchieOctober 9, 2019

Citizen Video Audits: Know Their Rights...And Yours

There are people who make a living off of filming you and baiting you into taking actions that violate their rights. Knowing the law is your best defense.

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