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Roy Huntington

Officer (Ret.)

Articlesby Roy HuntingtonDecember 1, 2001

Profiling: Suddenly Politically Correct?

When our society finally realizes it should be politically correct to stop crime, the wasted energy now spent by those pounding their fists against racial profiling will be better spent taking action against those same "bad" people the cops are already trying to stop.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonDecember 1, 2001

On Accountability

More astounding is the fact those same people seem perfectly content to put their lives into your hands.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonNovember 1, 2001

We Are Filled With a Terrible Resolve

Leadership, bravery and initiative in the face of superhuman odds are still some of the most powerful axioms of being an American.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonNovember 1, 2001

Impact: Life Will Be Different

Have the WTC and Pentagon attacks changed how police work will be conducted in the future?

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonOctober 1, 2001

Chevy’s 'Ride And Drive’

Chevy's "Ride and Drive" is an opportunity to introduce new technology (in this case, the new Impala police package) to writers and cops from around the country. I rubbed elbows with uniforms from many states and there were plenty of serious, squinty-eyed stares going on as the performance was duly noted in notebooks and on video.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonOctober 1, 2001

Are You a Cop First?

I've worked for five different chiefs during my checkered police career. Of them, only one sticks out in my mind. Indeed, I have to think hard to even remember the rest of their names.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonOctober 1, 2001

The Intrepid's Back!

Dare we all remember the 440 Magnum power plant in these days of fuel economy and miserly performance? At the risk of sounding like the dinosaur I am, I have to admit there is something satisfying about seeing the term "Magnum" associated with a police car again!

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonOctober 1, 2001

Streaming Video: A Cop's New Best Friend?

Video technology offers some solid solutions to problems in this arena. From an obvious increase in security due to site monitoring, to enhanced communications between schools and police during emergencies, this technology may offer a powerful tool for responding officers.

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Articlesby Roy HuntingtonFebruary 1, 1998

Harbor Units: Beat May Be Different, But Goals Are Same

There are countless other agencies of different sizes, each tasked with making the waters of their jurisdictions safe for recreational boating and business use.

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