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David Griffith

Editor

David Griffith has been editor of POLICE Magazine since December 2001. He brings more than 40 years of experience on magazines and newspapers to POLICE. A Maggie award-winning journalist, his byline has appeared on hundreds of articles in POLICE and other national magazines.

Articlesby David GriffithFebruary 1, 2008

When Is a Death Sentence Not a Death Sentence?

Even with appeals, Jesse Timmendequas should have been scragged, toe-tagged, and bagged long before the Y2K celebrations.

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 1, 2008

The State of American Law Enforcement - The Thinning Blue Line

America is running short of cops. There aren't enough to go around. And it won't be long until a shortage becomes a full-fledged crisis.

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 1, 2008

Gun Camera

What if you could screen a video for the outraged public that shows exactly what the officer saw—the kid with the gun—from the moment the officer drew her weapon to the moment that she holstered it?

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Articlesby David GriffithJanuary 1, 2008

In Praise of the Patrol Officer

Morale has hit new lows in the patrol ranks of some departments. Which is sad, because patrol is the core task of any police department.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 1, 2007

Critical Incident Intel

Fortunately, a company called GEOCommand has created a software program that can supply you with vital information on key buildings in your jurisdiction, including floorplans and the presence of wicked little surprises like hazardous materials.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 1, 2007

Popular Impact Munitions

From sock rounds to foam baton projectiles, from OC to washable paint payloads, there's an impact projectile for a variety of situations.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 1, 2007

Vote None of the Above

All sheriffs and district attorneys are not corrupt. There are many really good ones and a few great ones. But the concept of electing people to serve in these powerful posts is rife with the potential for abuse of power, cronyism, corruption, and pandering.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithNovember 4, 2007

Bad Cop: Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona

Some of you may have had some sympathy for Orange County (Calif.) Sheriff Michael S. Carona who was hauled into federal court last week, literally in chains. Well, handcuffs anyway.

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Articlesby David GriffithNovember 1, 2007

Rugged and Ready

Just know this: The ruggedized computer market is booming. Everyone from soldiers and Marines operating in the Sandbox to construction supervisors building your local strip mall are using these things. That means that a ton of companies are getting into this market and offering a variety of different models, and it will pay to shop around.

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Articlesby David GriffithNovember 1, 2007

Next Generation

When it comes to night vision gear, just about all roads lead through ITT. But a new technology from Xenonics Holdings offers a less-expensive, more durable alternative for some applications.

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