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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 Dina ZapalskiDecember 16, 2009

Talking Them Down

I have had many experiences on patrol and SWAT call-outs where being a female definitely benefited in my negotiating with the suspect and eventually getting him to surrender peacefully or to do what I wanted him to do.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleDecember 15, 2009

Where the Job Is Better Nowadays

Once upon a time you had to use your radio to run subjects for wants and warrants. Now, you can run as many subjects as you want. As if that wasn't enough, license plate recognition systems can alert you for warrants.

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Inside the Badge by Michael BosticDecember 14, 2009

Why Does My Mobile Phone Have Thousands of Apps, But Not My Radio?

I can't begin to count the times police and fire personnel have asked me why their cell phones have thousands of applications, yet their radios have none. The simple answer is that we, as public safety professionals, have not required it.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyDecember 10, 2009

Off-Duty Stealth Tips

Perform a fashion check before you leave the house: Do I look like a cop? If so, then go prepared. If you don't want to be bothered, tone down the wardrobe.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarDecember 10, 2009

How to Assess Gang Threats

Most gangs frown on a policy of open Jihad against the police. Their natural enemies are not the police but rival gangs. Traditionally, the police were more of an annoyance and only collateral targets if at all.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonDecember 9, 2009

Watching Over Baby Jesus

To help catch nativity vandals, BrickHouse Security is offering GPS tracking devices that can be installed on Baby Jesus, wise men, or other figurines.

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