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ProductsAugust 1, 2005

Thorogood by Weinbrenner Hellfire Haz-Mat boots

The Hellfire Haz-Mat boot from Thorogood is built with multiple layers of flame-suppressing materials. The boots also feature a dipped neoprene synthetic latex outer layer to protect from chemicals, and numerous rubber layers to prevent chemical penetration.

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ProductsAugust 1, 2005

Helmet House HJC AC-2 LE Helmet

The HJC AC-2 LE from Helmet House is a traditional half-shell helmet made of lightweight fiberglass. It offers a triple intake ventilation system combined with a channeled liner and two rear exhaust vents. It also comes with a removable, washable Nylex inner liner and a removable slip-off neck curtain.

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ProductsAugust 1, 2005

Bates Uniform Footwear Enforcer Series Comfort Flex

Bates’ Enforcer Series line of tactical boots offers increased comfort with its Comfort-Flex technology. The outsole has multi-directional lugs for added stability and a breathable sock liner and padded ankle cushion. The 8” Stingray boot has an inside zipper with a zipper strap to prevent it from moving.

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Articlesby David J. TerestreAugust 1, 2005

How to Start a Crisis Negotiation Team

When on scene, most tactical teams contain more testosterone than a crowd at a British soccer match. But there is one balancing element that keeps it all in perspective. The crisis negotiation team steps up to play a vital role in this very real life-or-death game of wits.

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Articlesby Bob GalvinAugust 1, 2005

A Solid Foundation

Whatever the nature of a tactical callout, one thing is sure—you’ll be on your feet and they need to perform. After all, your feet are as much a “tool” as the rest of your equipment. If you have taken as much care with the selection of your boots as you have with the rest of your gear, you should be able to get through any callout in good condition.

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Articlesby David GriffithAugust 1, 2005

SWAT Snipers

For as long as most active SWAT operators have been police officers, there has been one gospel truth about SWAT sniper operations: the 70-Yard Rule. Ask any SWAT sniper what is the average range of a police sniper shooting, and he will answer, “About 70 yards.” Ask him the source of his data, and he will say, “FBI statistics.”

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Articlesby Bryn BailerAugust 1, 2005

Tucson (Ariz.) PD's SWAT Team

Sgt. Robert Allen, weighed down in 50 pounds of tactical ballistic assault gear, has a reporter in his office, a lieutenant standing in the doorway, a ringing cell phone in one hand, and a three-wire mic at his left ear, listening to the Tucson Police Department SWAT team prepare for deployment.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleAugust 1, 2005

Shots Fired: Long Beach, Mississippi 05/06/1998

Ron Redding needed a rest. The duties of a lieutenant and SWAT officer with the Gulfport (Miss.) Police Department had drained him.

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Articlesby Howard LinettAugust 1, 2005

Counter-Terrorism 101

My northern Jerusalem neighborhood, and the area within a few minutes drive from my home, has been the site of more than 20 terrorist attacks. So I feel like I have earned a Ph.D. in attack tactics and techniques from Terrorist University. What I have learned I now share with you, the American law enforcement officer.

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Articlesby Bob DavisAugust 1, 2005

Principal Decision Systems International TeleStaff Personnel Management Software

Those of you who have done scheduling for a law enforcement agency know it’s a thankless job and one that opens you up to plenty of criticism. Scheduling is a labor-intensive juggling act and the results rarely please few if any employees.

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