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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 HarveyOctober 1, 2009

Watch Your Mouth

You might feel that the uniform gives you anonymity to say what you feel in the heat of the moment. But you are not a nameless person in the crowd. You are a police officer.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonOctober 1, 2009

Pittsburgh PD Uses Text Messaging During G-20 Protest

Part of the story of how the department kept protests from getting too unruly can be told by explaining a new text-messaging technology to share information about protester activities instantly within its own command structure, as well as with outside agencies.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleSeptember 29, 2009

The 'How to Be a Better Cop' Reading List

I sincerely believe that if you were to read one or two of these books, you'll be a better cop for it. And if you haven't the time or inclination for reading, then it might hearten you to know some are available on audio books.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarSeptember 28, 2009

Failed and Fruitful Tactics for Combating Gangs

Any teacher, preacher, lawyer, cop, psychologist, gang crime victim, good mother, or good father would be more effective in gang prevention than a dozen "ex-gang members."

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Inside the Badge by Diana DrummeySeptember 25, 2009

Do You Need to Prove Yourself Physically?

Sgt. Diana Drummey looks for other ways to resolve confrontations than getting physical, but will go there, if need be.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarSeptember 24, 2009

Los Wonder Boys and the Mexican Sureño Movement

Mexican authorities continue to report a steady rise in "Sureño" gang activity in San Luis, Mexico. This has become a serious concern for both Mexican law enforcement and the general public.

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