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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 Steve AshleyFebruary 26, 2008

Solving Problems with PowerPoint and Video

Many trainers struggle with the use of video in training presentations. There are several problems that crop up frequently, and there are things that you can do to reduce the likelihood that you'll suffer from them.

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Inside the Badge by Steve AshleyFebruary 26, 2008

What Is a Trainer?

Of course we could patrol and investigate, and supervise and manage without trainers. But could we do it well, and properly? In many cases, no, we could not.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleFebruary 22, 2008

Countering Complaints

There are those who, whether or not they've been given a break, are hell-bent on trying to extract their pound of flesh for some perceived slight. Often, it has to do with the fact that we had the temerity to detain them in the first place. No matter how justified the detention, no matter how strong the probable cause, no matter how polite we may have been, they just aren't satisfied.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarFebruary 22, 2008

How Gangs Use the Justice System

Gang members have found inventive ways of bringing drugs into the courts. Perhaps the most offensive method of delivery was to enlist the help of court officers.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienFebruary 19, 2008

Can We Stop School Shooters?

At NIU, police responded within two minutes of the first reports. However, the shooter still managed to kill five people then turn the gun on himself all before police could stop him.It’s difficult to fathom how police can respond faster.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarFebruary 15, 2008

What Not to Do in Anti-Gang Programs

I don't mean to sound like Los Angeles or I personally have all the answers to the world's gang problems, but during my more than three decades fighting gangs, I have seen many programs in Los Angeles that have failed. I have learned what does and what doesn't work.

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