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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichApril 20, 2018

Use Recruiting Videos to Get the Word Out

You can't guarantee that your agency's videos will go viral, but you can use them to advertise your communicate who you are and entice potential recruits.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 16, 2018

My Memories of R. Lee Ermey

It was at the SOG booth in 2010 that I had the opportunity to interview "Gunny." We talked about his product endorsements, how he went from the Marines to standup comedy, what it was like working with Stanley Kubrick, his work hosting the History Channel's "Mail Call," and his love-hate relationship with watermelons.

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Inside the Badge by Jack DunphyApril 13, 2018

Proposed California Use-of-Force Bill Won't Make Anyone Safer

If a police officer’s use of deadly force is deemed to be unnecessary to them and to people who share their beliefs, that officer can expect to be prosecuted and, if not imprisoned, run through a years-long ordeal that will ruin him physically, emotionally, and financially. And this, they promise, will protect the community.

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithApril 6, 2018

POLICE Readers Overwhelmingly Support Right to Bear "Assault Weapons"

Slightly more than 50% of respondents in our survey said 18-year-olds should be legally permitted to buy firearms. About 42% of respondents would like to see 21 as the minimum age for firearm purchase.

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The Stephon Clark Protests are Perpetuating a Lie

After the shooting, one officer can be heard asking his partner, “You all right? You hit?” indicating he thought Clark had a gun and was shooting back.

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Inside the Badge by Jack DunphyMarch 27, 2018

Dunphy: Stephon Clark Shooting was Justified

Both officers peek around the corner, at which time one of them shouts, “Show me your hands!” followed immediately by “Gun, gun, gun!” Both officers open fire, killing Clark.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichMarch 15, 2018

In Your Own Words: What is your most memorable training experience?

For the March 2018 issue of POLICE Magazine, we asked readers to answer, What is your most memorable training experience?

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithFebruary 23, 2018

To Prevent School Shootings, Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having armed personnel or even sworn officers in the schools; it’s having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

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Inside the Badge by Ron MartinelliFebruary 16, 2018

Active Shooters, Gun Control, and Mental Health

If we are truly serious about reducing active shooter deaths, we must stop the political posturing and the self-serving, useless rhetoric and commit ourselves to the many viable solutions that are out there. We owe it to our children to find a way.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichFebruary 12, 2018

In Your Own Words: What is your dream law enforcement job?

For the February 2018 issue of POLICE Magazine, we asked readers to tell us about the law enforcement job of their dreams. Here's what they had to say.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichFebruary 12, 2018

Stealth Packs Aid Officers in Active Shooter Response Off Duty

Active shooter incidents can happen anywhere at any time. So it's a good idea for law enforcement officers to have the equipment and training to be ready to respond, including off duty.

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Inside the Badge by Melanie BasichJanuary 31, 2018

In Your Own Words: What is Your New Year's Resolution for 2018?

For the January 2018 issue of POLICE Magazine, we asked readers to tell us their New Year's resolutions. Here's what they had to say.

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