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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 Richard ValdemarApril 11, 2008

Testifying in Court as a Gang Expert

The gang investigator's years of experience, knowledge, and training in the field of gangs is of no value if he is unable to communicate this knowledge in such a way as to convince a judge or jury that this knowledge is truth.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleApril 11, 2008

How to Avoid Those Less Romantic Injuries

Going in foot pursuit of some fleet-footed felon is a popular rite of passage for cops. As if the natural dangers of heading off some dirtbag’s escape route weren’t dangerous enough, add unfamiliar territory and conditions of darkness, and you’ve got pretty good odds of ending up in full body traction.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 10, 2008

More on Four SWAT Teams in Trouble

Unfortunately, the ones caught in the middle of most controversies are the good guys, the hard-working police officers who only want to do their jobs to the best of their ability.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleApril 7, 2008

Patrol Officers Can’t Afford to Hesitate

Sometimes concerns beyond the scope of the incident at hand can make an officer hesitate when his or her life or the lives of the innocent public are at risk.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 2, 2008

Four SWAT Teams in Trouble

The knee-jerk reactions of authorities in adopting Draconian practices for their SWAT units are endangering the units, the officers, and the community.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 2, 2008

Invest in Training

If you have to take an extra step to obtain some extra training, show some moxie and do it.

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