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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 Paul ClintonSeptember 20, 2011

Dodge Considers Durango, Ram for Officers

Chrysler may produce law enforcement versions of its Dodge Durango and Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 if the automaker determines there's a market for the vehicles, company executives told POLICE Magazine.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveySeptember 20, 2011

Never Settle for Just Good Enough

Detectives build their case on your preliminary report. Prosecutors decide whether to move forward with the case based on your report. Insurance companies, probation officers, and others will use your work product to help them with their roles. Pay attention to the details; it will pay off in more ways than one.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienSeptember 16, 2011

How Will U.K. Police Respond To the London Riots?

To quell riots, London Met Police called in 16,000 officers. Police authorized plastic baton rounds, armored vehicles, and considered imposing a curfew. These are common U.S. police riot responses, but are practically unheard of in the U.K.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleSeptember 15, 2011

Criminal Cops: Foxes in the Chicken Coop?

There are few things more terrifying than the thought of a captain of a patrol station playing both sides of the fence. The question isn't whether or not your captain had your best interests in mind but how far would he or she go to protect his or her criminal contacts?

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Inside the Badge by Bruce CameronSeptember 14, 2011

Handgun Trigger-Pull Assessments for Recruits

The trigger-pull assessment can be an important teaching tool particularly in getting prepared for firearms training, helping new recruits improve their grip strength prior to them entering the program, planning for remedial training, and setting goals for the curriculum. You can discern many things by watching how an individual picks up and handles a weapon for the first time for example.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ChabotSeptember 13, 2011

Mexican Drug Cartels: The Battle Against Evil

Beheadings, mass murders, and Al-Qaeda-style car bombs have become part of life in certain areas of Mexico. For America, terror is at our doorsteps and is creeping into our shadows. Without a new strategy to fight this war, drug cartels and every other evil organization around the globe will present a bleak future for the free world.

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