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Blogs: Page 115
Gangs
Corrections Officers Give You the Edge
If you are a law enforcement administrator, consider multiplying your gang intelligence resources with a gang liaison officer or gang unit in the jail. If you are a gang officer working on the street, consider cultivating an in-custody officer to assist you in the jail.
Patrol
Don't Drug Test Cops
The occasional Raphael Perez notwithstanding—which happened to be more a problem of negligent hiring in the first place; the guy was known to be a less-than-ideal candidate at the time of his hiring by LAPD—I believe cops just don't take, toke, or smoke anything they're not supposed to.
Careers
Policing Fads
Learn as much as you can from veteran officers and their experiences - both good and bad - about why we now do what we do.
Weapons
Small-Frame Revolvers: Still An Excellent Choice
For an officer considering a backup gun, one of the major factors is weight. Smith & Wesson and Taurus have addressed these issues in the small-frame revolver by replacing heavier steel frames with lighter aluminum, titanium, and scandium metals.
Women in Law Enforcement
Boundaries of the Badge
All departments must be concerned with the image they project to their community. Our ability to work depends on the support of the community where we serve. This is one of many reasons we must abide by department policy on proper conduct and outside employment.
Gangs
How Gang Members Ambush Officers
Any suspect, who may feel cornered, may unexpectedly turn and ambush pursuing police officers. Situations for possible gang-ambush traps may spring from successful tactics practiced on gang rivals and adapted to spring on police officers.
Vehicles
What a Motor Officer Sees
Of course, the cameras are usually mounted lower to the ground, rather than to the officer's helmet, but this video gives a fairly good approximation of what a motor officer sees while riding a cone pattern.
Careers
BOOK REVIEW, If I Knew Then: Life Lessons From Cops on the Street
This book differs from similar collective works in the sheer passion of the writers. For once, they are allowed to write from their inner warrior's soul. You will sense a certain energy from the contributors that you do not normally sense in this genre of writing.
Technology
Using the iPhone For Field IDs
In addition to asking for a driver's license, the officer would use the iPhone to photograph the suspect's face and iris (the colored ring around the pupil). It would allow officers to verify a suspect's identification and perhaps avoid dragging them back to the station.
Training
The Training Curve
I used to work with a precinct captain who believed "mandatory" training was an order from The Almighty. It needed to be done right then and there! As much as it drove me up the wall to deal with his reign of madness, it made sense.
Gangs
Mexican Cartel Violence: None Dare Call It Terrorism
In the last three years, 23,000 people are estimated to have been killed in the Mexican drug gang violence. This daily body count rivals totals from Iraq and Afghanistan, but the U.S. downplays any "cross-border spillover" or homeland security threat. None dare call this terrorism.
Weapons
Which Lubricant Is Best For Your Service Weapon?
A weapon that's carried for duty or self defense should be checked for proper lubrication at least every two weeks and lubricated as necessary. Light lubrication is best, because it's less likely to attract dust and grime between firings.
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