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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 17, 2023

The Infuriating Irony of Protesters' Opposition to 'Cop City' Training Facility

Demands for increased quality and quantity police training will only be successfully met when myopic anti-police politicians, members of the press, and radicalized protesters get out of their own way and let it happen.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamFebruary 14, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Custom Patches

“Misidentification or lack of identification can cause big issues,” says David Curran, manager of agency sales for CopQuest. “So, whether we have multiple agencies working together or you're doing a covert undercover assignment, being able to identify yourself as law enforcement will help the general public see who you are."

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 13, 2023

Attending ILEETA: A Primer on the World's Premiere Police Training Event

Calling any one of the individual events at ILEETA a "class" is like calling Swan Lake a "dance" or Ride of The Valkyries a "song." The weeklong train-the-trainer conference attracts more than 600 of the best law enforcement trainers in the world.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamFebruary 10, 2023

What Patrol Officers Should Know About Gang Activity

Richard Valdemar says every officer, especially patrol officers, should keep a notebook. With every contact on the street, ask questions and make notes of the answers given. That allows the officer to, in a sense, create a database of gang activity in the community.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 10, 2023

Ohio Train Derailment Highlights Need for Training in HAZMAT Incident Response

Properly trained first responders should be able to at least identify the level of danger within the first few moments of being on scene, and potentially be able to then initiate the best and safest possible course of action to protect people, property, and the natural environment.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamFebruary 8, 2023

AT&T/FirstNet Readies Super Bowl LVII Communications

Inside the stadium, AT&T has deployed more than 2,000 wireless network antennas supported by approximately 12 miles of fiber and power cables. Outside the stadium, 64 outdoor antennas have been installed supported by 15 miles of fiber and power cables.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamFebruary 7, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Ballistic Shields

Dale Taylor, CEO of Blueridge Armor, estimates about 60% of the shields out there offer protection against handgun rounds while only about 40% are rifle rated. True cost is a factor, with the rifle-rated shields costing more, but weight also comes into play.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 3, 2023

In Memphis, an Absence of Training, Accountability, Answers, and Justification

Viewing—and contemplating—the video recording of the deadly incident in Memphis is somewhat reminiscent of the scene in Apocalypse Now depicting Captain Benjamin Willard and Colonel Walter talking about the reason for their meeting in the jungle.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 27, 2023

Pennsylvania Teens Hope Cadet Academy Leads to Career in Policing

Given today's staffing crisis, it's imperative that the profession not give up on giving interested young people every opportunity to explore policing.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamJanuary 25, 2023

5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Vehicles

“Over the last 20 years, some agencies may have been a little bit cautious about adopting hybrids and electric vehicles. Now we're seeing that there's a lot more willingness to take a look at these things and start adding them to the portfolio,” says Lindsey Bertino.

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Inside the Badge by Staff WriterJanuary 23, 2023

SHOT Show 2023: A Final Wrap Up

Although we have already covered Industry Day at the Range, day one, day two, and day three of SHOT Show; we still had a few more items we wanted to share with you today.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieJanuary 23, 2023

Using (and/or Avoiding) Legends, Lies, Myths, and Misinformation in Training

There's usefulness in things like Tueller's "21-foot rule" and "Pence's pockets" as teaching tools—as long as the person providing the instruction concedes that the lessons are built on legend.

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