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Articlesby Stew SmithNovember 1, 2006

How to Get Into SWAT Shape

Training for any agency’s SWAT team is physically, mentally, and tactically challenging. Add in long and changing shift work hours, family obligations, and not enough time in the day, and your goal of joining a SWAT team appears even more difficult. The goal of this article is to assist those police officers currently on the force in achieving the fitness level of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers.

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Articlesby Louie MarquezNovember 1, 2006

Combative Ground Fighting

Combative Ground FightingWhen you work the street, things can go bad in a split second. You have to be ready for anything and that means you also have to be ready to fight from any position, including the ground.

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Articlesby Shelly Feuer DomashNovember 1, 2006

Taking on the Drug War

In 1971, President Richard Nixon declared what he called a modern-day war on drugs, calling it "America's Public Enemy Number One." Since then, police departments all over the country have been fighting that war, without a foreseeable end.

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Articlesby Stew SmithNovember 1, 2006

Workout Routine to Get You Into SWAT Shape

If you're looking to join a tac team, this workout regimen will get you fit. But it's grueling -- make sure you consult a doctor before jumping in headfirst.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 26, 2006

Safecops to Hold Contraband Interdiction Seminars

Safecops.com, a New Jersey based law enforcement consulting company, will be conducting two contraband interdiction seminars in the month of January. “Safe Contraband Interdiction” is designed to give all officers, no matter their level of experience, the skills and confidence to detect, contact, and intercept criminals moving illegal goods through their jurisdictions.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2006

FBI Director, Police Chiefs Support Record Retention For Internet

FBI Director Robert Mueller said he supports a plan requiring Internet service providers to retain information on users' Internet activities.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 20, 2006

Knoxville PD to Hold Regional Heavy Equipment Theft Summit

FBI-LEEDA and the National Equipment Register will hold a one-day regional summit designed to help law enforcement, equipment owners, and insurers better combat heavy equipment theft. The summit will be held Nov. 10 in Knoxville, Tenn., and will hosted by Knoxville PD.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2006

Charity Motorcycle Ride Held in Honor of Downed Massachusetts Officer

The first annual charity motorcycle ride for Sgt. Dan McCarthy of the Medfield (Mass.) Police Department was held on Sunday, September 24, 2006. The purpose of the ride was to raise money to benefit "Scholarships in Danny's Name;" charities of other fallen officers; and other charities.

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ProductsOctober 1, 2006

5.11 Tactical TacticalTouch Gloves

New TacticalTouch gloves from 5.11 Tactical incorporate numerous design enhancements, including extra reinforcements in typical wear areas to ensure durability, cut-outs in the palm that eliminate bunching, and rolled fingertips to ensure the best fingertip feeling possible.

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ProductsOctober 1, 2006

Patriot3 Modular Ballistic Wall

Patriot3’s new Modular Ballistic Wall (MBW) is a complete mobile ballistic barrier system. Each section can be assembled in varying heights of 60 inches and 80 inches, assembles in only a few minutes, and can be disassembled for use elsewhere. Each section has the ability to stand alone or can be connected to other sections.

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