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Inside the Badge by Tim DeesJuly 16, 2012

Body-Worn Cameras and Privacy

Use these tips for handling "insider" recordings that may cause embarrassment when deploying on-body cameras.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyJuly 16, 2012

Keeping FTOs Sharp Between Hiring Cycles

Teaching can be a perishable skill, so you've got to practice. There are several outlets for an FTO to practice his or her skill set. We want to keep the mind sharp by providing a workout for the instructional part of the brain.

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Inside the Badge by Cassi FieldsJuly 13, 2012

Are Physical Tests Fair to Females?

There's a pattern across police departments in this country where the physical ability hiring standard is higher than the physical ability post-hiring standard. A major problem with using physical ability tests as hiring criteria is that an applicant must be fit when hired, but in many police departments, they can deteriorate significantly once they obtain seniority.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarJuly 11, 2012

Mexico's Deal With the Devil

The Mexican press estimates that 19.5% of the official ballot boxes were installed in areas controlled by the drug cartels. Many voters avoided the poles altogether in fear of intimidation and violence.

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Inside the Badge by A.J. GeorgeJuly 11, 2012

How Colt Maintains Quality Control

There were a few things I noticed immediately about the manufacturing plant. First, the building and almost everything in it was an interesting mix of museum-quality artifacts and cutting-edge technology. Some of the plants machinery in service today has been in use for nearly 100 years.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleJuly 11, 2012

This Blog Is Almost Rated G

I am not going all "born again" or going "p.c." on ya. I am just pledging to try and be a little more discriminating in how I communicate my thoughts from now on. Ideally I would like to communicate my thoughts without offending you any more than necessary.

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Customer Service

It is a long held proverb in the public sector that “’the number of philosophies on government is greater than to the number of philosophers on government.” This being said, it is especially natural for me to apply the word customer when describing relationship the residents of Jonesborough have with the town government. The Town of Jonesborough is expected to meet certain obligations in return for taxes paid.

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FleetSpeakby Thi DaoJuly 6, 2012

What Did You Take Away from GFX?

Following Bob Stanton's advice in his opening keynote speech at GFX, I’ve compiled a list of what I learned at the show this year.

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Inside the Badge by Lynne DoucetteJuly 6, 2012

A Moose, a Cruiser, and One Lucky Officer

Those of us living and patrolling in the northeast understand the dangers of moose in the roadway. An adult moose can weigh up to 1,500 pounds and stand up to 7 feet tall. So it's no surprise that a collision with one can be deadly.

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Inside the Badge by Rob Von KaenelJuly 5, 2012

3 Exceptions to Warrants for GPS Tracking

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement personnel must obtain a search warrant prior to installing a GPS unit or similar tracking device on a vehicle. Let's review the exceptions to this ruling.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyJuly 5, 2012

'Tacticool' Gear Won't Make You a Better Cop

Just because you got it out of the childproof packaging doesn't mean you know how to properly use it. If it's a police item you would describe as "tactical cool," please read your departmental policy and procedures to see if it is allowed.

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Inside the Badge by Gerry LongJuly 2, 2012

How To Stay Safe During a John Sting

The male and female officers who take on the undercover assignment as a prostitute often struggle with how far to carry the "walk and talk" to make a good case. The balance is no different in vice operations than when making a good drug arrest. The undercover (UC) officer must blend into the crowd, as well as lead the conversation in a safe and lawful way.

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