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IACP 2007: Best of Show

Most of the police executives flying into New Orleans for October's International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) trade show and conference probably had no idea what to expect.

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Articlesby William HarveyNovember 1, 2007

How Do I Advance My Career?

So you're beginning your career in law enforcement and you want to position yourself now for the future. You wish to become a chief, sheriff, captain, or detective. But how do you prepare yourself today for that career that is 15 years down the road? Simple; today's planning will set your future's career path.

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Articlesby David GriffithNovember 1, 2007

What's It Really Like on the Street?

Young med students wonder if they will kill a patient. New West Point grads wonder if they have what it takes to lead soldiers into battle. And cops straight out of the academy wonder if they are tough enough and wise enough to maintain the peace.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2007

Police Chief Killed After Cuffing Suspect's Hands in Front

Small towns are oft known for a "familial," friendly, trustful demeanor. But sometimes misplaced trust is a misguided notion, or as in the case of Clay City (Ky.) Police Chief Randy Lacy, a dangerous one with deadly consequences.

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Articlesby Mark G. StainbrookMay 1, 2007

Lonely, But Not Alone

Probably the biggest mistake that leaders make is not properly using the other leadership resources at their disposal. We have a chain of command in law enforcement for a reason.

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ProductsMarch 1, 2007

Visual Staff Scheduler Scheduling Software

With new Visual Staff Scheduler PRO 9.0, you can schedule staff based on skills, seniority, and workload, and easily see how any changes to the schedule impact shift coverage. Whether you need to create schedules by shift, position, or location, monthly calendars, daily rosters, or any other type of schedule or report, VSS PRO can do it all and save you time.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleJanuary 1, 2007

Shots Fired: Anderson, South Carolina 04/07/2004

With six years of law enforcement experience, Officer Susanne Simonson-Mullis of the Anderson (S.C.) Police Department hardly considered herself a rookie, and she felt fortunate to have another patrol veteran, Officer Dusty Ashley, working with her on the same beat.

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Articlesby Mark G. StainbrookJanuary 1, 2007

The "Moto" and How to Get It

A recent e-mail from a reader asked me how a leader brings out the highest levels of motivation from police officers. It seems like a great topic to write about.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffDecember 1, 2006

IACP 2006: Report from the Aisles

This year's IACP show had a major patrol theme: officer safety. From an airbag system for motor officers to armor panels for patrol vehicles, IACP 2006 was a showcase for new products that are designed to help you come home all in one piece at the end of your shift.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2006

5.11 Challenge Sponsors Police Chase Race at IACP

The sponsors of the 5.11 Challenge came together on the opening day of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference to sponsor the 25th Annual Boston Police Chase 5K Run.

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