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News•by Staff Writer•October 3, 2002

French and US Police Compare Countries' Union Benefits

French Police union leaders visiting the United States to lend their support at September 11 ceremonies spent time comparing policing issues with their American counterparts. Discussions revolved mostly around the countries' respective police labor practices.

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Products•October 1, 2002

Flash-Bang

New Flash-Bang stun devices from Law Enforcement Technologies create a safer, less violent explosion than traditional devices. Instead of igniting, the aluminum powder particles in the grenade are propelled outward in a cloud when exposed to oxygen in the air. This approach lowers the pressure in the immediate area of the explosion, making injuries less likely and decreasing the risk of accidental fires. The devices are also reusable.

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Articles•by Al Valdez•October 1, 2002

White Supremecist Gangs

Although other types of racism certainly exist, we will focus on this pervasive form of bigotry often called 'white supremacy.'

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Articles•by David Griffith•October 1, 2002

POLICE - TREXPO East New and Improved

A wide variety of new or refined police products was the highlight of the TREXPO East trade show and conference held Aug. 12-15 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

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Articles•by Craig Meissner•October 1, 2002

Behind the Walls

From Honolulu to New York City, prisoner incidents and uprisings have become all too common. Luckily, corrections officers are equipped better than ever to deal with such incidents.

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Articles•by Melanie Basich•October 1, 2002

What's in a Boot?

You probably know what you like, but you probably also see something new each time you browse your local uniform store, looking to replace your boots. Companies continue to come up with newer and better technologies every year.

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Articles•by Dave Douglas•October 1, 2002

Jumping into the Fire

At Columbine, the officers, deputies, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel did an incredible job in their response to an unbelievably bad situation. But through no fault of their own, the tactics they were trained to use were not suited to the nature of the incident.

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Articles•by Roy Huntington•October 1, 2002

Kimber Custom II Pistol

The officers of LAPD SWAT wanted a handgun that was solid, reliable, and delivered the features, accessories, and performance they felt they needed. After an extensive period of testing there was one clear winner: the Kimber Custom II.

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