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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 ClintonApril 27, 2010

Grille-Mounted GPS-Tag Launcher Gives Officers Alternative to Pursuits

Each year, about 360 people are killed during police pursuits. About a third of those are bystanders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarApril 26, 2010

Going Beyond Suppression Patrols To Eradicate Gangs

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sgt. Curtis Jackson pioneered a different way to attack gangs. Instead of using "show of force" suppression patrols, Jackson relied on intelligent tactics.

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Inside the Badge by Patricia TeinertApril 23, 2010

Reality in Maricopa County? I Hope Not

I expected the four female deputies of "Police Women of Maricopa County" to be portrayed as professional law enforcement personnel. I was wrong.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 22, 2010

ILEETA: Trainers Go Hands On With Simulators

One of the best things about attending the International Law Enforcement Educators and Training Association conference held this week in the Chicago area is that trainers get some serious hands-on experience with some of the latest training tools, including use-of-force simulators.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 22, 2010

POLICE-TREXPO West: Tactical Toys

Once again, POLICE-TREXPO West exceeded my expectations. And once again, I came away with greater knowledge and appreciation for the law enforcement profession and also for SWAT—a profession within a profession.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 22, 2010

POLICE-TREXPO West: Tactical Knowledge

From the spectacular Long Beach Convention Center venue to the professional TREXPO staff and course instructors, and especially all the LE professionals who attended the conference and expo—all combined to make this one of the best TREXPOs ever.

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