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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleFebruary 26, 2013

The Dorner Rampage is Over…Now Comes the Repercussions

If I could somehow shoehorn Det. Jeremiah MacKay's name a million times over his shooter's, I would.

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Inside the Badge by Adam OgdenFebruary 22, 2013

Las Vegas Chooses Ford P.I. Utility for Patrol

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department chose Ford's Police Interceptor Utility as its new standard patrol vehicle, after more than two years of research, testing, evaluation, and feedback.

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Inside the Badge by Bob ParkerFebruary 21, 2013

Recognizing Fake Cops

There is a criminal element that will use the veil of a police disguise to further their illegitimate activities. These fake cops will use their disguises to gain the edge against the public and law enforcement.

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Inside the Badge by Paul ClintonFebruary 20, 2013

Ill. Agency's Dodge Dart Serves Community Relations

A 2013 Dodge Dart, which was built at Chrysler's Belvidere plant and donated to the agency, has been primarily used for community relations duties such as civic ceremonies, parades, city gatherings, a county fair, and other public events.

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Sheriff's Dispatcher's Performance During Big Bear Shootout

The incident underscores the essential role played by the dedicated emergency services dispatchers nationwide. These behind-the-scene professionals constitute a vital link to police officers every time officers leave their stations.

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Inside the Badge by Michael BosticFebruary 15, 2013

Maximizing P25 Spectrum

The APCO Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 standard is now ready for critical communications users. This further advancement of P25 was intended to improve upon the digital public safety radio communications standards used by first-responders, homeland security, emergency response professionals, and other agencies.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 14, 2013

Realistic Training Makes You a Better Cop

Training in real-world conditions is the key. Get outside in the hot, cold, dark, and whatever weather you have to operate in. Realism begins in training and not in make believe.

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Keeping an Eye on Calif. Public Safety Bills

A wave of new bills was introduced as California lawmakers reconvened at the State Capitol on Jan. 7 to start their legislative year. A number of them are of particular interest to law enforcement and deserve a close watch.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarFebruary 11, 2013

Will 'End of Watch' Shift the Perception of Cops?

"End of Watch" provides a refreshing avoidance of the Hollywood formula. This production has captured the most realistic depiction of everyday police officers working a gang-infested, economically-depressed, crime-ridden area.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 8, 2013

How To Find a Career Counselor

I learned a valuable story from an old U.S. Army first sergeant years ago. Never plan for your next assignment/promotion when it is posted. You should have been working on this goal.

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Inside the Badge by Nick JacobellisFebruary 8, 2013

Product Test: SIG Sauer's M11-A1 Pistol

The M11-A1 is basically a P228 with a blackened stainless steel slide, Sig Lite night sights, phosphate coated internal parts, a set of Sig Lite night sights, a short reset trigger, and a blackened alloy frame. The M11-A1 is also shipped with three high-capacity 15-round Parkerized magazines.

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Small Fleets – Big ChallengesFebruary 6, 2013

If You Only Get One Nice Thing-Make it Your Software

If you are reading this blog chances are you have been to enough fleet manager training seminars to be familiar with the anecdotal instructions for how to eat an elephant…One bite at a time…Right?

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