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Articlesby Tom WetzelFebruary 7, 2011

How To Handle Audio Exclusion

The tools needed for simulating diminished hearing during training are basic: ear plugs and range ear muffs. These are effective for creating scenarios involving temporary hearing loss due to gun shots or other explosive sounds.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 2, 2011

Florida Deputy Charged with Battery of Detainee

Deputy Zachary McArthur has been charged with one count of felony battery for the Dec. 9 incident. The deputy is alleged to have battered Justin Johnson while he was being detained at the jail.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 24, 2010

N.Y. Agency Revamps Use-of-Force Policy After DOJ Probe

The reforms include the incorporation of verbal de-escalation techniques, prohibiting the use of the carotid restraint, limiting the type of ammunition allowed, and developing a formal system for handling public complaints.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 8, 2010

Seattle Officer Cleared In Punching of Jaywalker

The department's Office of Professional Accountability (OPA) concluded that the officer performed his duties within the scope of department policies and procedures.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoNovember 22, 2010

How to Master Report Writing

Whenever anyone talks about report writing, images of my academy class and the boring report writing segment always comes to mind. What I didn't know then, but know now, is just how important report writing really is.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleNovember 18, 2010

Concealed Suspects: Into the Hearts of Darkness

Attics, basements, closets, and crawlspaces all present great hazards to officers searching for concealed suspects.

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Articlesby Brian HavicanOctober 21, 2010

An Effective Weapon Maintenance Plan In 5 Steps

What I've learned over the years is that many officers will typically use way too much oil and solvent when cleaning their duty weapons. I've seen officers use lithium grease, brake cleaner and PB Blaster in their Glocks, but the main issues causing problems were from too much oil, or failure to remove all of the solvents.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 15, 2010

Driver In Arizona Officer's Shooting Gets Life

Daimen Irizarry, 31, claimed he acted in fear for his life when he peeled out in a supermarket parking lot after Gilbert PD's Lt. Eric Shuhandler was shot in the face and left for dead.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 13, 2010

N.Y. Cop Shoots, Kills ATV Rider After Chase

Wardell Johnson, 43, was riding the four-wheeler he had just purchased in Connecticut for his son, when officers attempted to pull him over. He led officers on a pursuit that ended when the ATV ran out of gas.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 28, 2010

N.Y. Parolee Rams Cruisers, Triggers Frantic Pursuit

When she was arrested in Ronkonkoma, Quinn was issued 18 traffic citations and will be charged with second-degree assault, injuring a police officer and resisting arrest.

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