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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 Richard ValdemarApril 17, 2012

Gang Truces Usually Turn Out Badly for Cops

Can you imagine what a gang formed from all aligned Crip and Blood gangs or between the Mexican Mafia and the Nuestra Familia might be capable of?

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Inside the Badge by Tony AvendorphApril 12, 2012

Tips for Successful Gang Prosecutions

Police officers must have a pristine file, a file that if read by anyone gives all of the information the prosecutor needs.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleApril 12, 2012

Put It in Writing

Your written product is often the single most tangible evidence of the work that you do, and if your readership falls off, it will result in unfiled cases, lackluster evaluations, and a generally all-around crappy reputation among your co-workers.

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Inside the Badge by Staff WriterApril 11, 2012

UC Davis Pepper-Spraying Incident: After-Action Report

The independent committee reviewing the pepper spraying of protesters at UC Davis in November issued its after-action report that cited numerous lapses and errors by campus administrators and officers, concluding the incident "should and could have been prevented."

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 10, 2012

How to Thank Your Dispatchers

Our colleagues over at Dispatch Magazine have provided a bevy of nifty resources to help law enforcement agencies thank the individuals who relay mission-critical information to and from the field.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 9, 2012

Bill Would Protect Fed Agents Who Intervene To Stop Violence

A federal bill introduced in Congress earlier this year would give special agents greater protection when intervening to stop a violent act, even if it's outside the scope of their duties.

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