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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieNovember 10, 2020

Crowd Control: Policing in Politically Unstable Times

Command staff must make sure that officers are well equipped, well trained, and well supported for riot response.

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Inside the Badge by Staff WriterNovember 1, 2020

What the Election Will Mean for the Future of America’s Cops

What can cops expect from a continued Trump/Pence or a new Biden/Harris administration?

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieSeptember 30, 2020

Command Staff: Calling Off the Chase

Options such as aborting a vehiclepursuit from afar or obtaining new technology that can help more safely end a pursuit must be explored and examined by law enforcement leaders.

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Inside the Badge by Staff WriterSeptember 4, 2020

Police Humor in Tough Times: One Cop's Mission to Deliver Laughs to First Responders

Law enforcement officer and stand-up comedian Vinnie is live streaming his Sept. 12 performance.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieAugust 7, 2020

The "Accident Chain" and the In-Custody Death of George Floyd

In aviation, an accident chain usually ends with one or more people dead in a twisted mass of burning metal, investigators conducting a lengthy and expensive inquiry, and mourners lashing out at those responsible for a series of fatal mistakes... Sound familiar?

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJuly 10, 2020

Tire Deflation Devices: Is Ending a Pursuit Worth Ending a Life?

Officers must assess the risk versus the reward of putting holes in the tires of a fast-moving vehicle while standing dangerously close to the roadway.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithJune 18, 2020

Hot-Lanta is a Hot Mess

Police Union spokesman Champion says Mayor Bottoms is part of the morale problem. "They're just fed up. I mean, their mayor has come out and said everything that they used to do with use of force is not valid—'Don't do it'—so I don't know how we defend ourselves when people want to fight us," he said.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMay 22, 2020

Mourning in the Era of COVID-19: How Police Funerals Have Changed

Amid the "social distancing" orders issued by various state governors and local authorities, police officer funerals have changed dramatically.

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Inside the Badge by Thi DaoMay 20, 2020

San Diego Police to Patrol in Ford Hybrid SUVs

The SDPD’s Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) instructors are creating a training video on PIU Hybrid operation that will be required viewing for police officers before they can drive the vehicles.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMay 8, 2020

A COVID-19 Conundrum: Enforcing Lockdown Mandates vs. Enforcing the Law

A good number of law enforcement leaders are coming to the conclusion that these "orders" are not law and that enforcing them is preventing them from enforcing actual law.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMay 1, 2020

Preparing for the Prospect of a "Suicide by Cop" Incident

Accept the fact that a suicide-by-cop incident could happen to you on any call on every shift you work.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieApril 24, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 Crisis, Officers Persist in Acts of Kindness

There are countless acts of kindness being performed by officers across the country who are going well above and beyond their call of duty to assist people who are in need.

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