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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 ValdemarOctober 28, 2010

A Jaundiced Eye and Blood Red Ink

The Times apparently now has a policy of protecting teen suspects from public exposure, while choosing to expose a witness who courageously risked testifying in the court. As the LAPPL aptly asked, "Why do this?" The answer is shameful: to sell papers.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleOctober 27, 2010

And Now for Something Really Scary

Normally, I’d try and get some Halloween-themed column in here about now. But something far scarier weighs on my mind: The outcome of the Nov. 2 election.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienOctober 26, 2010

Urban Shield: Planning and Logistics

I refer to Urban Shield as a "gruelathon," and this year proved even tougher than 2009. Although there are a number of outstanding SWAT competitions throughout America, I can think of none more realistic, encompassing, massive and demanding than Urban Shield.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 25, 2010

Chevrolet Aims to 'Flip' Ford's Patrol Car Dominance

To achieve its lofty goals, the Detroit automaker has been taking steps to expose officers and law enforcement fleet buyers to the vehicle by issuing preview vehicles to agencies, hosting Ride-n-Drive events and gleaning feedback from its police advisory board.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyOctober 22, 2010

Firearm Safety for the Home Front

Whether you have a safe and secure place, utilize gun locks, safe boxes or hidden compartments, you must have the family meeting. You need to tell each and every dweller with you the rules and allow no compromise.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleOctober 21, 2010

Suppressing That Urge for a Pound of Flesh

Ask yourself if succumbing to that split-second thought is worth permanently depriving the people who trust and depend on you the value of your services.

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