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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 William HarveyMarch 22, 2010

Take a Stretch Break

How can you prevent muscle pulls? A martial arts pal of mine recommends taking frequent stretch breaks. No, I did not say coffee breaks, snack breaks, or smoke breaks; I said stretch breaks.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonMarch 22, 2010

Buying Surveillance Cars at Dealer Auctions

When the fleet manager for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department needs to replenish the agency's fleet of surveillance cars, he uses a method that other LE agencies may not know exists: He buys the cars at private dealer auctions.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleMarch 18, 2010

Foot Pursuits: A Runaway Policy?

What exactly was this "new bar" for performance? How was one to be evaluated against it? And was this really a new policy to follow?

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 18, 2010

Oral Interview Tips

Once you find some questions, practice them in front of someone and make sure to do it aloud. Sitting in your room whispering them will not cut it.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithMarch 12, 2010

Officers Praise Safety Features and Ergonomics of Sleek New Ford Patrol Vehicle

Ford unveiled the vehicle at a private fleet event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Law enforcement fleet managers who attended the event were impressed by the vehicle's power, safety features, and ergonomics.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyMarch 11, 2010

Beware of "Embellishment"

I was always told by my sainted Irish mother that if you tell the truth the first time you will never have to remember what lie you told. Sage words from my childhood that still apply today.

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