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Inside the Badge •by Robert O'Brien•October 1, 2009

K-9 Unit Pros and Cons for SWAT

There's an ongoing, lively debate in SWAT about incorporating K-9s into SWAT operations. There are pros and cons to both schools of thought.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•October 1, 2009

Watch Your Mouth

You might feel that the uniform gives you anonymity to say what you feel in the heat of the moment. But you are not a nameless person in the crowd. You are a police officer.

Inside the Badge •by Paul Clinton•October 1, 2009

Pittsburgh PD Uses Text Messaging During G-20 Protest

Part of the story of how the department kept protests from getting too unruly can be told by explaining a new text-messaging technology to share information about protester activities instantly within its own command structure, as well as with outside agencies.

Inside the Badge •by Dean Scoville•September 29, 2009

The 'How to Be a Better Cop' Reading List

I sincerely believe that if you were to read one or two of these books, you'll be a better cop for it. And if you haven't the time or inclination for reading, then it might hearten you to know some are available on audio books.

Inside the Badge •by Richard Valdemar•September 28, 2009

Failed and Fruitful Tactics for Combating Gangs

Any teacher, preacher, lawyer, cop, psychologist, gang crime victim, good mother, or good father would be more effective in gang prevention than a dozen "ex-gang members."

Inside the Badge •by Diana Drummey•September 25, 2009

Do You Need to Prove Yourself Physically?

Sgt. Diana Drummey looks for other ways to resolve confrontations than getting physical, but will go there, if need be.

Inside the Badge •by Richard Valdemar•September 24, 2009

Los Wonder Boys and the Mexican Sureño Movement

Mexican authorities continue to report a steady rise in "Sureño" gang activity in San Luis, Mexico. This has become a serious concern for both Mexican law enforcement and the general public.

Inside the Badge •by Dean Scoville•September 22, 2009

Sitting on Your Ass Can Get It Buried

When you've compromised your body through fatty foods, aspartame, caffeinated sodas, sugar, chocolate, and other crap, you can only hope that somehow things will get incrementally better just as they'd gotten incrementally worse in the first place.

Inside the Badge •by Paul Clinton•September 18, 2009

Putting a Face to a Name

As patrol officers know all too well, drivers they pull over may not give them a truthful answer about their identity, especially if a bench warrant has been issued. Obtaining a photo can help get positive identification.

Inside the Badge •by Paul Clinton•September 17, 2009

In-Car Video System Captures Sergeant's Harrowing Encounter

Sgt. Matthew Davidson was grazed by the 200-pound wheel that broke free from an 18-wheel big rig, as he watched a motorist change the tire of his pickup truck alongside the Fred Hartman Bridge east of Houston.

Inside the Badge •by William Harvey•September 16, 2009

Know Your Limitations

Failing to call for needed backup is foolhardy "bravery" that will make you a statistic and risk all officers responding to the scene.

Inside the Badge •by Robert O'Brien•September 16, 2009

Dog Days of Summer (Part 4): Shooting to Kill

The use of deadly force in certain circumstances is readily justifiable, especially if you've attempted a less-lethal option first. Have a game plan for such eventualities at the outset.

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