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Articlesby Sgt. Dean ScovilleMarch 1, 2000

The Dreaded Report: We Must Do it, So Why Not Get it Write?

"We're not report takers.  We're the police."

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 1, 2000

Software Helps Find the Perfect Patrol Vehicle

The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLE CTC) has developed free Internet-based software to help fleet administrators select the patrol vehicle that is best suited to their specific needs.

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Dogs of War

As police service dog use continues in full swing, a body of special legal knowledge is beginning to develop.

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Articlesby John E. HintonFebruary 1, 1997

Starting A Police K-9 Unit

Matching up an officer with a dog is just the first step in starting a successful K-9 team. Determine your current needs first. Why do you need to have a trained police service dog (PSD)?

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Articlesby Al ValdezDecember 1, 1996

Conducting Effective Witness Interviews

The ultimate goal of a gang investiga­tion is to find the truth. What happened? Who did it? How? As law enforcement officers, how do we arrive at the truth? What is our part in the game plan? Here are some suggestions that may be useful for patrol personnel, detectives and fol­low-up investigators when dealing with witnesses and victims of gang crimes.

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Articlesby John Pentelei-MolnarOctober 1, 1996

Agencies Struggle to Attract Reserve Officers

Regardless of a police agency's size, a quality reserve and volunteer organization can be vital to the protection of the community, the public's perception of Jaw enforcement and the effectiveness of crime prevention programs.

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Articlesby John Pentelei-MolnarOctober 1, 1996

Running on Reserve

Regardless of a police agency's size, a quality reserve and volunteer organization can be vital to the protection of the community, the public's perception of law enforcement and the effectiveness of crime prevention programs.

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Articlesby Gerald W. GarnerJanuary 1, 1996

Making a "Routine" Pedestrian Contact

Tragically, examples of police killings are no longer rare. In all too many instances, a simple request for identification and com­pliance with lawful instructions has led to the murder of a law enforcement officer.

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Articlesby Forrest BillingtonJanuary 1, 1996

Cruise Control

Not long ago, U.S. Bor­der Patrol agents initi­ated a pursuit of a vehicle operated by su­spected illegal aliens through a subur­ban Southern California community. The vehicle failed to yield, continued at a high rate of speed, and exited the freeway with complete disregard for public safety. At the height of the high-speed chase, the vehicle drove through a crowded school zone, injuring several children and killing four people.

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