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Articlesby Shawn HughesSeptember 1, 2003

How to...Start a WMD Unit

In the days following 9/11, many citizens wondered aloud if their local public safety agencies were prepared to protect them if their communities were attacked. Unfortunately, until recently, the answer to that question was often, No.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 1, 2003

How to...Purchase Patrol Cars

You know your agency needs patrol cars, and that some new ones show up every year or so, but you might not be aware of the intricacies of the process. Keeping that process running smoothly could mean the difference between patrolling by car and walking your beat.

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Articlesby Dave SpauldingJuly 1, 2003

Rapid Reload

Without bullets, a handgun is nothing more than an expensive paperweight. Reloading this paperweight with bullets quickly is a necessary skill.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffJuly 1, 2003

Purchasing Patrol Cars: Vehicle Replacement Plans

Asking for the right amount of funding for purchasing patrol cars in the first place and wisely choosing how to spend it could put you ahead of the game. A vehicle replacement schedule is the best way to efficiently reach these goals.

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Articlesby Mike IzumiApril 1, 2003

One Down

You've been shot in your gun arm, now what do you do?

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Articlesby John L. BellahApril 1, 2003

Cutting Out the Chase

If you want to know all the arguments for and against police pursuits, all you have to do is look at a recent case that culminated in a fatal accident on Georgia 54 just outside of Atlanta.

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Articlesby John L. BellahApril 1, 2003

How to Conduct a High-Speed Pursuit

As you wait at the intersection a woman zooms past you, running the red light going 50 mph, 25 miles over the speed limit. Should you drive after her?

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Articlesby George EliseoMarch 1, 2003

The Hot Prowl

One of the first things a rookie cop learns is not to ignore a citizen’s report, no matter how weird.

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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.

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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.

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