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Paul Clinton

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Paul Clinton is a former Bobit Editor.

Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 16, 2010

NRA Explains Changes To Police Carry Law

In an exclusive interview with POLICE, the NRA's legislative counsel explains changes signed by President Obama in October. Most notably, the amendments expand the law's definition of active officers who can qualify, giving the right to more federal agents who will be able to carry as retired officers.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 11, 2010

Video Network Brings Real-Time Data to Pursuing Officers

The Gardena (Calif.) PD is the latest to implement a wireless surveillance camera network to help identify suspects and vehicles in city facilities, parks and public thoroughfares.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 1, 2010

California Sheriff's 'Haunted Jail' Draws More Than 4,000

Sheriff's explorers and volunteers tapped their creative juices, decorating the holding cells with macabre scenes. The event drew 1,000 in its first year, and was an even bigger success this year, as many of the 4,300 visitors waited an hour to enter the haunted house event.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonNovember 1, 2010

Ford PI Batmobile Inspired by Stealth Aircraft

Ford produced the "sleek, streamlined and slightly sinister" concept version to debut at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show, which runs from Tuesday to Friday.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 25, 2010

Chevrolet Aims to 'Flip' Ford's Patrol Car Dominance

To achieve its lofty goals, the Detroit automaker has been taking steps to expose officers and law enforcement fleet buyers to the vehicle by issuing preview vehicles to agencies, hosting Ride-n-Drive events and gleaning feedback from its police advisory board.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 12, 2010

LEAs 'Creep' Toward Twin-Engine Helicopters

American law enforcement, unlike European counterparts, hasn't exclusively shifted away from single-engine choppers, Larry Roberts, a Bell Helicopter senior vice president, told POLICE on Tuesday.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonSeptember 21, 2010

Kawasaki Edges BMW at Michigan State Police Motorcycle Test

The Kawasaki Concours 14P recorded the highest speed of the four two-wheel vehicles tested, reaching 131 mph on the 4.8-mile speedway at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonSeptember 20, 2010

Next-Gen Patrol Cars Raise the Bar in Michigan

During the Michigan State Police's annual testing, which was covered live by POLICE Magazine in Chelsea, the Chevrolet Caprice and 2012 Ford Police Interceptor sedans were the top four-wheel performers, according to preliminary results.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonAugust 31, 2010

Can Ford Sustain Its Dominance of the LE Vehicle Market?

Ford has maintained more than 70 percent of the market for law enforcement vehicles for the past 15 years, and now faces stiff new competition from other Detroit automakers.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonAugust 16, 2010

Michigan State Police Will Test Five New-Vehicle Introductions

Overall, 14 patrol cars, the pursuit-rated Chevy Tahoe and four motorcycles will be evaluated for acceleration, top speed, and brake testing on Sept. 18 at the Chrysler Proving Grounds in Chelsea, Mich.

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