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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 David GriffithSeptember 21, 2007

'Genius' Arrested at Boston Airport Wearing Fake Bomb 'Art'

Massachusetts State Police arrested a 19-year-old MIT student earlier this morning and charged her with disturbing the peace and possessing a hoax device. Here's what Star Simpson reportedly decided was an artistic masterpiece that she had to share with the world.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienSeptember 19, 2007

A New Season Begins – Are You Ready to Win?

How can SWAT teams get ready to win every "game" they play throughout the entire year? For the answer, I suggest we look at how successful NFL teams stay that way. It's no surprise that many NFL teams openly pattern their offenses and defenses after Super Bowl winners.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienSeptember 19, 2007

Management's Revolving Door and Its Ripple Effects

In my 31-year active career, I worked for no fewer than 14 chiefs of police and so many acting chiefs that I lost count. Do the math, and that works out to less than two years per chief. The shortest chief “tenure” was just nine days (he was found to have organized crime ties). My department even resorted to “fill in the blank” when it came to the chief’s name on reports.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarSeptember 19, 2007

The Aryan Brotherhood—The Dogs of War (Part 1 of 2)

Like the dangerous Presa Carnario dogs that are loved by the Aryan Brotherhood, and which have for centuries been bred as fighting dogs, some men don't do well caged with others. Some require their handlers to cage them individually, as they are dangerous even when confined with their own breed. Mad dogs and mad men must be isolated from others, or put down.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleSeptember 19, 2007

Take Time to Educate the Educators

As any cop who works day shift will attest, teachers are often the front line in identifying problems. Tagging, dope dealing, and gang activities are often identified by vigilant teachers. But vigilance is only half the battle. What the teachers do with the information they acquire is just as important. As such, teachers sometimes make well-intended mistakes.

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Inside the Badge by Dan PasqualeSeptember 19, 2007

Testing for Sergeant

While I can't do anything to help you pass the time during the waiting process, I can give you some tips on how to maximize your testing experience.

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