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Inside the Badge is a collection of blogs offering unique insights and perspectives from the Law Enforcement Community

Inside the Badge by Staff WriterDecember 9, 2022

Albuquerque PD Boosts Crime Center Efficiency with Genetec Solutions

Genetec Security Center and Genetec Citigraf checked all the right boxes for the APD. While the unified security platform could help the city combine all their video and public safety technologies into a single solution, Citigraf would take the RTCC operations to the next level.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieDecember 9, 2022

Is Texas DPS' Plan to Build $1.2 Billion Training Facility a Sound Strategy?

A new $1.2 billion facility in Florence, TX, appears at first glance to be pretty pricey, but if the new infrastructure ultimately serves all law enforcement agencies in the Lone Star State, the strategy certainly seems sound.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieDecember 8, 2022

Heroism Amid Horror in the Human Response to California's Worst Wildfire

The 2018 Camp Fire became the costliest wildfire in California history with a total of 85 civilian deaths and an estimated $16.5 billion in damage. The public safety response to the rapidly unfolding disaster was—in totality— valiant and brave and seemingly superhuman even if at times wholly improvised.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 7, 2022

10 Tips for Field Training Officers

Think of an FTO as a football coach shaping, leading, and preparing a new member of his team. He or she needs to be prepared and bring the right skillset and methods to the table for best training the new recruits.

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Inside the Badge by Stan PopovichDecember 5, 2022

Don’t Let Police Culture Prevent You from Talking to a Counselor

More and more agencies have an on-staff counselor or counseling staff—many of whom have law enforcement backgrounds—and going to see them can really help you out. These counselors are usually outside of the station to preserve your privacy.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieDecember 2, 2022

Tech, Tactics, and Training for Safer Vehicle Pursuits

Vehicle pursuits are inherently hazardous and often involve all manner of mayhem, including property damage and personal injury to fleeing violators, innocent victims, and pursuing police. Here are some keys to help mitigate the risks.

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