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

Gangs Abandon Honor for an Unholy Alliance

The lure of filthy lucre is too great. Gang members betray the ancient warrior's code of conduct for new tires and fancy rims, or a dime bag of dope. Honor is replaced by "bling."

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Are Regional SWAT Teams the Answer In a Down Economy?

I'll be the first to admit that it took me awhile to warm up to the regional SWAT idea. But after watching the benefits and successes of the concept, I've come to recognize its advantages.

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Should Police Reality TV Depict Off-Duty Life?

"Cops" only depicted officers responding and handling calls, and oftentimes the banter that goes along with doing this job. With the newer shows, I was taken aback by how these officers allowed cameras into their personal lives.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleApril 29, 2010

Searching Rides: Dirty and Dangerous

The less inclined you are to search something in a vehicle you've stopped, the better the odds that you should. Diapers and sanitary napkins have been used to store narcotics.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 27, 2010

ILEETA: Force Panel Debates Point Shooting vs. Aimed Fire

The panel discussed the issue in terms of training and officer-involved shootings. And it concluded that point shooting may be what happens in a gunfight but to point shoot well under stress officers need to aim when they train.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 27, 2010

Advice to the Newest FTO

Set the learning and work standards and stick to them. None of the "good enough for government work" crap. Teach your recruits to work, train, and earn their keep.

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