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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 Robert O'BrienNovember 5, 2009

Urban Shield 2009 Dedicated to Oakland’s Fallen Officers

For the next two days, the teams will be competing in 25 challenging real-world scenarios, with very little rest or sleep. This is a true test of tactical skills, physical endurance, and mental resolve.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarNovember 4, 2009

The Rise of Muslim Gangs

In 2001 large numbers of Somali immigrants began migrating to Maine bringing their clan rivalries and their love of khat with them. Since then these Somali rival gangs, or "clans" as they prefer, have taken root in such far flung U.S. cities as; Lewiston (Maine), Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Kansas City and Garden City (Kansas), and San Diego.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleNovember 3, 2009

Taking Care of Our Best

No one knows when it happened, or why, but somewhere along the line - a traffic stop? A radio call? - he cut a corner.

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Inside the Badge by David CraigNovember 2, 2009

Customize Your Patrol Bike

Unfortunately, budget drives how much cool stuff ends up on your bike. But even under typical agency budget constraints, you can still have a very safe, very effective tool to ride.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyOctober 29, 2009

Off-Duty Considerations

The other day a young officer inquired about off-duty actions and equipment. His question focused on how to act, so here's my advice.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarOctober 29, 2009

The Buela Street Witch

Vetrovec and I were at the south window in hyper-vigilance mode, when one of the Geraghty homeboys pulled down the plywood covering the living room door, and the three Geraghty homeboys stepped inside.

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