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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 Sandy Jo MacArthurFebruary 22, 2011

Manage Officers Equitably, Rather Than Fairly

Treating everyone "fairly" doesn't work. Rather, you must be equitable. What's the difference? I always say, "Fair happens once a year, and it's called the county fair." Equity should happen daily. Equity takes into consideration differences, while still giving everyone access to opportunity.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 21, 2011

Purchase Wisely

Always consider comfort and safety. If you have comfortable and happy feet, you will walk around the building and find that burglary or catch the perp that's trying to run. If you can see comfortably, you'll fatigue less and maybe save your precious sight.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienFebruary 18, 2011

The Danger of the Surrendering Suspect

When we're apprehending a suspect who is surrendering, we're at our most vulnerable. This is precisely what suspects are counting on, and they'll look for an advantage to escape. It's known as fight or flight, and can often be fight and flight.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleFebruary 18, 2011

Child's Play: Lessons From a Decades-Old Murder

The body of Mike's mother had been found on their kitchen floor. She'd been stabbed 51 times, and it didn't take long for Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputies to take 16-year-old Mike into custody for her murder.

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Inside the Badge by Ronnie FrigultiFebruary 17, 2011

How to Get Your 1911 Ready for Backup Duty

Any backup pistol you carry must be counted on for accuracy, reliability, a crisp trigger, and visible sights. To achieve better accuracy with a 1911, a good barrel, barrel bushing fit and link, and tight slide to frame fit are necessary.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleFebruary 16, 2011

Why I Hate Contacting Some Police Departments

Having been there and done your job, I'm here to tell you—no, promise you—that I'll try to go out of my way not to set you up or burn you.

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