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

Patron Saints of the Mexican Drug Underworld (Part 1 of 2)

In a strange way, the iconography ties together much of the evil perpetrated by the gangs that are trafficking in drugs and human beings and their violent inhuman behavior. There is a spiritual dimension to their madness and recognition of the signs and symbols of their belief system can help you identify them.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyMay 28, 2010

Tough Outer Shell, Soft Center

If you ever attend a police funeral, you will see the two cops that you know are roughest and maybe even jaded, hug each other. Don't let this shock you.

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Inside the Badge by Michael BosticMay 28, 2010

Cultivating Education for Better Prepared Public Safety Recruits

As technology continues to become more sophisticated, it's critical for public safety personnel to understand the many tools available to help them do their jobs.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleMay 27, 2010

How to Handle Hecklers

There's something about asshole opportunists successfully baiting cops and getting paid off for it that just rubs me the wrong way.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonMay 27, 2010

Unmanned Aircraft Gather Intel In Texas

These aircraft are flown remotely by a pair of pilots at ground control stations essentially using a high-tech flight simulator. The drones have a 66-foot wingspan and are powered by a turboprop engine at the rear. Fuel capacity supports 20 hours of flying time.

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Inside the Badge by Brian OstroMay 26, 2010

Resurgence of the .380 ACP

The .380 ACP round is much shorter than either the 9mm Luger or the .38 Special, creating the ultimate deep concealment package with six to eight rounds of ammunition. This exceeds the average five-shot, deep-concealment revolver by a few potentially life-saving rounds.

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