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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 Dean ScovilleMarch 6, 2009

Tipping Our Hands

Between clueless coworkers, astute criminals, damnable fate, and our own inattention, we can turn a winning hand into a losing one.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithMarch 3, 2009

Car Manufacturers Fine-Tune Latest Patrol Vehicles

With the Big Three Detroit auto companies reeling from the economic meltdown and Chevy and Chrysler begging Washington for money, there are no major changes in the domestic patrol car market this year.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienMarch 3, 2009

SWAT Raids and Searches Part Six: The Aftermath

The search or raid entry is over; the subjects are secure and being guarded; and the detectives are gathering their evidence. SWAT’s portion of the mission would appear to be over. So is it time to stand down and relax?

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienFebruary 26, 2009

SWAT Raids and Searches Part Five: The Hit

Dynamic entries depend on “surprise, shock, and speed” and you go to the suspects. With deliberate entries like “surround and callout” the suspects come to you. Knock and announce requirements vary for each jurisdiction and must be followed.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithFebruary 24, 2009

The True Believers of Carbon Motors

POLICE Magazine's editor spoke with founding partners Stacy Dean Stephens and William Santana Li about the past, present, and future of Carbon Motors and the development of its E7 patrol car.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 23, 2009

FTO: Mentor or Monster

This column is directed to the FTO or the future FTO. You are the most critical link between academy training and education and real world application. So, let's not waste such an opportunity.

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