Blogs: Page 96

Corruption In Collegiate Athletics

The abuses from professional sports would eventually taint college recruitment. Money under the table, trips to strip clubs and topless bars, and steroid and other strength enhancing substances used by players scandalized the college recruitment system.

Photo via Flickr (StevenM_61).

A Good Argument for Thinking Some Very Bad Thoughts

I thought it was universally understood throughout our profession that when we fail to train, we train for failure.

Maintain Your Gear, It Could Save Your Life

I've seen handguns that have not been cleaned and cared for. I've seen holsters with cobwebs and dust lines, telling me the weapon hasn't been removed in months.

Dell Introduces Digital Forensic System for Field Officers

The new solution lets officers in the field quickly and securely identify evidence on a wide variety of digital devices, including Windows, Linux, and Macintosh computers, and cell phones. The system also reads memory cards.

The Mobile Digital Forensics solution runs on Dell's Latitude E6400 XFR rugged laptop.

Women in Law Enforcement

Anti-Inflammatory Foods Help You Heal Faster

It's easy to develop poor eating habits when you spend most of your day in your car or walking a beat. I didn't cut out the junk food until I started working undercover. I'd learned that if I wanted to keep my energy up and stay sharp, I had to fuel my body with healthy food.

Blueberries are rich in antioxidants, and blueberry skins contain the natural anti-inflammatory quercetin. Image via Flickr (kendiala).

Knife Review: Buck/TOPS CSAR-T Folder

The Buck/TOPS CSAR-T folder also has a superbly ergonomic rugged Rocky Mountain Tread G10 handle, giving the knife an overall length of 8.2 inches and hefty 8.6-ounce weight. The CSAR-T folder has some heft, making it rugged enough to be used in the most demanding applications.

The TOPS-Buck Combat Search and Rescue Tool (CSAR-T). Photo: TOPS-Buck.

Encounters with Bloods and Crips

Whether on duty or off duty, whether you are a federal agent or a county sheriff, whether intended or unintended, close encounters with Blood and Crip gang members can be very dangerous.

Training Your Other Backup

I know you thought that when you came on the job that you would be cared for by the department. Yes, but not solely. Some departments have plans and shelters for families of first responders. What I recommend is a family drill. Have them prepare to evacuate in two hours or less.

Photo: Flickr.com (NKPhillips).

Public Safety Interoperability Requires a Neutral Party

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan, as well as the ongoing nuclear power plant malfunctions there, serves as a grim reminder that similar disasters can occur here in the U.S. We need to better equip police officers, firefighters and other public safety personnel, so they can respond immediately and cohesively to emergency situations.

A Few Words on Searches of Detainees

A little charm can go a long way. By catering to their ego without emboldening them - "You play college football?" - you might even get them empathizing with your desire to secure them before searching.

App Review: U.S. Cop

With this review of U.S. Cop, POLICE Magazine launches a twice-monthly series of reviews of smartphone apps for officers on both the iPhone and Android platforms.

U.S. Cop is organized into tabs such as Index, Case Law, Training and Messages.

You Just Won the Gunfight, Now What?

For many officers, this is where both the scenario and the officer's thought process will end. Just because you've put the bad guy down doesn't mean it's over. What should we be doing in those critical moments while waiting for backup to arrive?

Practice effectively using cover from the standing position. Photo: Scott Smith.

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