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Inside the Badge by Rick SmithAugust 8, 2013

Relying On the Cloud

Finding and prosecuting threats to our communities is one of the more important examples of knowledge work in the world today. There is a growing urgency for us to leverage these technology trends within the law enforcement community.

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Inside the Badge by Donald MihalekAugust 6, 2013

Armored Rescue Vehicles: Mobile Force Multipliers

Armored vehicles are a mobile force multiplier for law enforcement, and in this extremely violent era, they are essential equipment.

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Inside the Badge by Jack ChavdarianAugust 5, 2013

NYPD's iTheft Division

When iPhones, iPads or other Apple devices are stolen, detectives with the new unit collect tracking numbers of smartphones and partner with Apple to locate the stolen devices.

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Inside the Badge by Ron DorfmanAugust 2, 2013

Video: Officer Safety Training Tips

POLICE Magazine has teamed up with The MMA Lab in Glendale, Ariz., to offer a series of training videos demonstrating defensive tactics officers may need to use.

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Inside the Badge by A.J. GeorgeAugust 1, 2013

Product Test: TatJacket's Sling Band-It

You may know the frustration of having your sling get caught up on something when you need to deploy quickly. I want to gather up the sling and secure it in a nice, neat bundle and deploy it efficiently. TatJacket's Sling Band-It solves this annoyance.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonJuly 31, 2013

Video: U.S. Fish & Wildlife's K-9 Detectors

Just as detector dogs can be trained to locate narcotics or bomb-making materials, they can also be trained to find exotic animals smuggled through U.S. airports.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleJuly 26, 2013

The Real Danger of the Trayvon Martin Case

We have seen this type of tragedy before and will doubtlessly see it again. It gave rise to the whole Tawana Brawley outrage; it led to the outrageous persecutions and prosecutions of Duke Lacrosse players Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty, and David Evans.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonJuly 25, 2013

Identifying Counterfeit Products

The global business of counterfeit goods has reached more than $700 billion a year. Craig Crosby, a retired officer, has launched The Counterfeit Report, a website with reference material on more than 200 commercially available brands.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarJuly 23, 2013

A Devil's Playground for Gang Members

The court transportation system is the first weak point. Did you know that 40% of all inmate escapes occur during transport? Any gang member who's spent any time in custody has practiced slipping out of handcuffs and shackles, and you can bet one or more of them carry jail-made handcuff keys.

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Inside the Badge by Bob ParkerJuly 22, 2013

The Value of Tactical EMS Training

When responding to violent events such as an active shooter, after we've neutralized the threat, we can extend our life-saving abilities by managing and treating the damage done by the perpetrators.

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Inside the Badge by Jack ChavdarianJuly 19, 2013

Indiana State Police's Meth Suppression Section

The Indiana State Police's Methamphetamine Suppression Section (MSS) seizes hundreds of meth labs a month. The troopers assigned to the unit encounter plenty of hazardous chemicals, dangerous "shake and bake" meth labs, and children living in meth-cooking environments.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonJuly 17, 2013

Victory's Stealth Police Motorcycle

Stealth motorcycles may be less common, but that could change. Victory Motorcycles has introduced a stealth version of their Commander I police motorcycle. The cycle's black-out paint scheme gives it a smoother, more polished look.

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