Dennis HallFrom Dennis HallPatrolCalifornia Law on Youth Informants Not NeededA few weeks ago, the Golden State passed what may be the only law of its kind in the nation. Approved as a so-called "urgency measure," the statute "prohibits the use of children age 12 and under as informants" in police investigations.October 31, 2008PatrolSchool Safety Panel Message: Hike the Profile of OfficersThe Columbine High School incident last spring seared itself into the American consciousness and while everyone has probably grown tired of hearing about it, the fact remains that mass incidents of violence have continued both on and off campus since then.December 31, 1999PatrolRemembering the FallenApproximately 15,000 survivors, officers and friends attended National Police Week events in the nation's capital during mid-May. Held primarily at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, the week-long tribute to the nearly 15,000 peace officers killed in the line of duty since 1974. COVER PHOTO: TERRI CAVOLI (Ā© 1999)June 30, 1999Special UnitsColumbine Murders Offer Lessons for the FutureThe massacre of 12 students and a teacher at Columbine High School outside Denver, Colo., in April was the worst schoolyard carnage by students in this nation's history and many providing training lessons to law officers across the country for years.May 31, 1999Special UnitsHigh Court Gang Case Tests America's ResolveAbout the time you finish perusing this issue of POLICE, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in a gang-related case that - regardless of how it is decided - will have far-reaching effects for law officers, undoubtedly for years to come.November 30, 1998PatrolPolice Corruption Should Concern Every OfficerAs of mid-June this year, there were 548 local, state and federal law enforceĀment officers in federal prisons alone Āup from 107 in 1994. An unknown numĀber of other ex-officers are in state lockĀups. The figures come from "Misconduct to Corruption," a lengthy report released in June and compiled by officials from 15 cities with assistance from the FBI.July 31, 1998PatrolIACP Conference Message: Work Together Against CrimeIn speeches, workshops, interviews, casual conversations and overheard comments, the message was universal: law enforcement faces a tough road ahead but through interdependence and solid working relationships among the cops of the world, along with the help of technology, the good guys will win.December 31, 1997Page 1 of 1