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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 22, 2010

POLICE-TREXPO West: Tactical Knowledge

From the spectacular Long Beach Convention Center venue to the professional TREXPO staff and course instructors, and especially all the LE professionals who attended the conference and expo—all combined to make this one of the best TREXPOs ever.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 20, 2010

Be the Best Job Candidate

Don't lose heart. Finding a way to stand out and rise to the top is the real goal.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarApril 19, 2010

Facing the Facts of Gang Denial

Denial and minimization of a gang problem allows the city's criminal gangs to take root. It also thwarts proactive anti-gang measures.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 16, 2010

Daryl Gates and the Origins of LAPD SWAT

He may not have invented SWAT. Yet Gates was intricately involved in its creation, and like all great leaders in organizations who are presented with a great idea, he provided the push needed to get it implemented.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleApril 15, 2010

Why Are Cops Dragged to Death?

Even if an officer is able to get a pretty good grip, the driver can try to scrape the officer's ass off by brushing up against oncoming traffic or fixed objects on the opposite side of the street.

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Inside the Badge by Lynne DoucetteApril 15, 2010

Tactics Training for Female Officers Is a Must

PoliceMag.com welcomes Sgt. Lynne Doucette of the Brunswick (Maine) PD as a new Women in LE blogger. In her first post, Lynne highlights the need for specialized training for female officers.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 14, 2010

Rating the 2010 Patrol Cars

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department completed its annual evaluation of police vehicles and released separate reports on the motorcycles and patrol cars that POLICE Magazine obtained. We've given you the motorcycle evaluation. Now get ready for the patrol cars.

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Inside the Badge by Michael BosticApril 13, 2010

Will Cell Phones Eventually Replace Your Handheld Radio?

As systems integration shifts competition among handset manufacturers, we can also expect to see handset capabilities expand. Cell phones run circles around a police radio for about 5 percent of the cost.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienApril 12, 2010

Pittsburgh Police Ambush: One Year Later

As in Oakland, Pittsburgh police have had a very rough year, grieving and recovering from the murders of three fellow officers. All the while, continuing to serve and protect the citizens of Pittsburgh as the professionals they are.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarApril 12, 2010

Mexican Mafia: The Most Dangerous Gang

No matter which big bad bloody band of barrio bad boys you might be dealing with, I'll bet they are taking their orders from prison-gang inmates. And when one prison gang member can walk with immunity into some street gang's turf and order them to murder one of their own, that's a clue.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonApril 6, 2010

Officers Go Hands-on With 1911s at POLICE-TREXPO Range Event

Manufacturer reps from SIG Sauer, Kimber, DoubleStar, and others set up tables with 1911-type pistols, a few sniper rifles, and a custom AR-15.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyApril 6, 2010

High-Tech Troubles

Say you're texting another cop about a case. Are these texts discoverable? Freedom of information and open records laws are evolving as we speak. Learn your state's laws and how they apply to you.

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