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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoSeptember 5, 2012

Drug Interdiction for Patrol

You can't single-handedly win the "War on Drugs" as a patrol officer, but keen eyes and attention to detail on traffic stops can make an impact. A simple traffic stop could very well lead to a disruption in a drug supply line.

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Articlesby Tom WetzelAugust 29, 2012

Defense Against Standing Choke Holds

If a suspect is trying to choke you, you are in a deadly force encounter and accessing your handgun would be appropriate. But depending on what direction the bad guy assaults you from and the accuracy of your shot placement, your gun may not always provide the best immediate option.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 28, 2012

Public Safety Unions Oppose Calif. Gov.'s 'Radical' Pension Plan

California Governor Jerry Brown introduced what he called "radical change" to the pension system Tuesday, a plan that met with stiff opposition from the state's public employee unions.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoAugust 28, 2012

How to Study: 7 Tricks of the Trade

I've taken and passed with flying colors a fair share of promotional exams in my time. Certain tricks helped me store the information in my head, and they can do the same for you.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 22, 2012

Atlanta Pays $250K To HIV Positive Cop Applicant

The city of Atlanta has agreed to pay $250,000 to a police applicant who claimed he wasn't hired because he tested HIV positive during medical screening.

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ArticlesAugust 21, 2012

Studying for Written Promotional Exams

To achieve high scores on my exams I had to work my tail off and sacrifice a great deal. Unless you're gifted with a superior intellect and ironclad memory, so will you.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 13, 2012

Camden Police Union Fights Dismantling of Agency

The president of the union representing Camden (N.J.) Police officers promised to fight a plan to layoff the entire force and form a county police agency, calling the initiative "ill-conceived."

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 10, 2012

Atlanta Cadet Fainted, May Have Been Denied Water

Officials are checking into an allegation that an Atlanta Police cadet who passed out during training was denied water. The recruit collapsed during a training session in 96 degree heat on a July afternoon.

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Videosby Staff WriterAugust 3, 2012

Wild N.J. Pursuit Triggers $17M Lawsuit

The suspect in this Aug. 17, 2010, pursuit is suing Bergen County (N.J.) Police, claiming he was trying to surrender when officers shot at him. Read the full story here.

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