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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 Lori ConnellyJanuary 26, 2010

Your 'Officer' Persona Puts You In Charge

Once I put my uniform on, I am out to take care of business. I carry myself in a manner that says, "Don't mess with me. I am in charge. I am here to help."

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarJanuary 25, 2010

Gangster Clothing: Dressing for Success In Prison

No one in a predatory environment wanted tight, close-fitting clothing. Status in custody was displayed by wearing new, especially large baggy clothing, ironed or pressed to military-like creases.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonJanuary 14, 2010

San Jose Officers Begin Using Head-Mounted Cameras

The San Jose Police Department became the first law enforcement agency in the country to deploy head-mounted video cameras on officers during a pilot program started late last year. The department implemented the new TASER AXON and Evidence.com system.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleJanuary 14, 2010

Dealing With the Off-Duty Cop

Not much has been written about the prospect of dealing with the off-duty cop. Yet you can be certain that at some point you will.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyJanuary 12, 2010

A Grab Bag to Go

I find it a necessity now more than ever to have a grab bag within arm's reach. To prepare for active shooters, school crises, and terrorism, you've got to have the necessary equipment and now!

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienJanuary 12, 2010

The Oakland Police Murders: What We Think We Know

Start with the OPD board of inquiry after-action report and definitely include the OPD radio transmissions from March 21. Follow up on these by reading as many news and LE articles, blogs, commentaries that you can find, especially via the Internet. And if you have access to any "inside intel," that's better yet.

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