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Shifting Priorities

It's tough for cops to know where to focus their energy as "acceptable" practices change based on the time and place, but decreasing violence is a priority everyone can get behind.

Image via Flickr (jwiv).

Should You Use a 20-Round Magazine With Your Carbine?

When you're taking incoming fire, and you can't get to cover other than the ground in front of you, you must make yourself as small and low a target as possible. Magazines larger than 20 rounds place your prone position too high unless you turn your carbine or rifle horizontal when firing.

A 20-round (front) magazine can be preferable to 30-round magazines (rear) for a patrol carbine to achieve more accuracy when shooting from the prone position. Photo by Paul Clinton.

History of America's First Motorized Patrol Vehicle

The Akron Police Department claims this historic distinction with an electric-powered patrol wagon produced in 1899.

The term 'squad car' likely came from early patrol days, when agencies used wagons to transport the whole squad. Image via Akron Police Department.

Don't Discount Info From Inmates

It was while working the jail that I had an opportunity to do something most of my LAPD peers didn't: acquire intel straight from the source before getting up close and personal with them on the street.

Photo via PeachTea (Flickr)

Women in Law Enforcement

Why I Support Arizona's New Immigration Law

Federal law states the burden of proof falls on the alien for documents of legal immigration. How can a transfer of custody take place if you aren't allowed to ask for documents?

Police Unity Tour's Wheels Spin for Fallen Officers

Lakewood (Wash.) Police Sgt. Mark Eakes carried more than just a memory of fellow Sgt. Mark Renninger as he peddled the 320 miles of the Police Unity Ride from New Jersey to D.C. during National Police Week.

The Police Unity Tour arrived in D.C. as part of National Police Week. Proceeds will benefit the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial.

Start Financial Survival Now

In my decades of police work I have seen far too many coppers get in over their heads by living large and not preparing for a rainy day. I don't care what you call your savings, just have some.

The Little Things

I kept thinking back to the way he'd positioned himself. Perhaps most impressive was the fact that he appeared to be a veteran officer who hadn't allowed himself a degree of complacency.

What's Up With In-Car Video?

Technology is never the limiting factor—capable systems exist now. Systems integration and cost planning must be well thought out to bring it to officers on the streets.

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Gangs Abandon Honor for an Unholy Alliance

The lure of filthy lucre is too great. Gang members betray the ancient warrior's code of conduct for new tires and fancy rims, or a dime bag of dope. Honor is replaced by "bling."

Are Regional SWAT Teams the Answer In a Down Economy?

I'll be the first to admit that it took me awhile to warm up to the regional SWAT idea. But after watching the benefits and successes of the concept, I've come to recognize its advantages.

Women in Law Enforcement

Should Police Reality TV Depict Off-Duty Life?

"Cops" only depicted officers responding and handling calls, and oftentimes the banter that goes along with doing this job. With the newer shows, I was taken aback by how these officers allowed cameras into their personal lives.

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