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Articles•by Derrick Bartlett•August 1, 2004

How to Select and Train SWAT Snipers

The position of police sniper is one of the most unique and difficult in all of law enforcement. It carries with it high expectations and great responsibility. Yet, many agencies put little thought into setting a proper foundation for an effective sniper program.

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Articles•by Devallis Rutledge•August 1, 2004

Undercover Interrogation

The admissibility rule of Miranda v. Arizona generally dictates that you give the standard warning and get a voluntary waiver before interrogating a suspect in custody. But not always.

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Articles•by R.K. Campbell•August 1, 2004

Gas Pains

No piece of necessary equipment is more debilitating under the stress of violent aggression and physical exertion than a gas mask. If you’re on a SWAT team, it’s inevitable that you will have to deploy in a gas mask. Which means that SWAT trainers must train you to work, move, and fight in a respirator. It’s not as easy as it looks.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 29, 2004

COPS Publication Aims to Reduce Identity Theft

Law enforcement agencies can find tips on preventing identity theft in a new practical guidebook from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS).

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News•by Staff Writer•July 29, 2004

Medal of Valor Nomination Deadline July 30

The Justice Department is still accepting nominations through July 30 for the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer, but you’ll have to act fast.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 22, 2004

“Concealed Carry for Cops” Signed Into Law

President George W. Bush has signed bill H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act,” which will allow qualified current and retired police officers to legally carry a concealed weapon in any of the 50 states while on or off duty.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 8, 2004

Nation to “Ramp Up Security” to Thwart Possible al-Quaida Plot

Intelligence indicating that al-Quaida could launch terrorist attacks to disrupt the upcoming presidential election has prompted the United States to bolster security measures.

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