Police Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Procedures & Policies

Articlesby Glenn McGovern and Tom SparksFebruary 1, 2003

Falling Down on the Job

Using training including how to fall properly without injury, a French special ops unit successfully completed a dynamic hostage rescue.

Read More →
Articlesby David GriffithOctober 1, 2002

On the Cutting Edge

No department would dare let said officer hit the street without training and instruction in policies governing the use of a pistol. Many PDs even have policies regarding the use of flashlights. But in most departments an edged weapon/cutting tool clipped to the pocket of the officer's duty pants flies under the radar.

Read More →
Articlesby George EliseoJuly 1, 2002

The Generic Report

It got to the point where I had memorized a short speech in which I slowly explained to the confused citizen that the police officer's job was basically finding someone to arrest, arresting them, and then taking them to jail.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Dave SpauldingFebruary 1, 2002

The Quick and Accurate Draw

The ultimate goal of any defensive pistol-training program is to stop a life-threatening attack against you or another innocent party. You have to know how to shoot consistently and accurately to save lives.

Read More →
Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2002

Use-of-Force Confusion Killing Japanese Cops

Looking for a way to lower the number of officers killed in the line of duty, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has released new use-of-force guidelines.

Read More →
Articlesby Al ValdezNovember 1, 2001

Splitting Seconds

Don't let 'routine' get in the way of solid officer safety tactics. Familiarity breeds false security.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Articlesby Dan PasqualeFebruary 1, 2001

Squeak, Rattle, and Beep

As any officer who has ever worked the midnight shift knows, sound travels and night. We all tend to laugh at suspects who give away their hidden positions by making some little noise, yet we are bigger culprits than they are when it comes to announcing our presence to the world.

Read More →
Articlesby POLICE StaffFebruary 1, 2001

Police Vehicles

For specialized units from SWAT to airborne patrol, today's police officers need more than just four wheels and a roof.

Read More →
Articlesby Andrew BorrelloJanuary 1, 2001

Preparing For the Oral Interview

There is nothing more important or critical to an officer's success in a promotional oral interview than his or her ability to communicate.  Even preparation and overall experience are of less importance.

Read More →
Ad Loading...

Use of “Less Lethal”: A Case History

In the early morning hours of Oct. 14, 1998 a call was received at Placer Co. Sheriff's dispatch regarding a report of a suspect armed with a knife and standing in the street behind a four-plex apartment in a high-density population area.  The situation would be quickly ended without the loss of life, but it could easily have been otherwise.

Read More →