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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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Videosby Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2010

Recruits Undergo OC Training

Police recruits undergoing OC (pepper spray) training. The spray being used is Sabre Red, a very potent level III OC/pepper spray.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 30, 2009

Florida Recruit's Heart 'Just Gave Out On Him'

Williams, who had left his masters program in psychology, had completed his coursework at the Daytona State College police academy. Williams collapsed, after completing the agency's pre-employment agility test.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 16, 2009

19 Minneapolis Recruits Laid-Off During Graduation Week

Nineteen recruits hoping to join the Minneapolis Police Department received word they'll be out of work effective Dec. 22. They were scheduled to graduate from the police academy on Friday.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 11, 2009

Houston PD's Mounted Unit

The Houston Police Department has one of the largest mounted patrol units in the country. Learn about it in this police recruitment video from Houston PD.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 10, 2009

Ohio Rookie Tasers Boy After $2 Tobacco Canister Theft

A rookie officer from the Piqua (Ohio) Police Department used a Taser on a 16-year-old who had stolen a $2 tobacco canister from a convenience store.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 9, 2009

Tucson Recruit Fired, Charged In Sex Abuse Case

Gabriel Edwards, 23, was in his seventh week at the Tucson Police Department's academy. He has been terminated.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2009

Report Identifies Friendly Fire Risk In Undercover Work

Nearly one in five New York police officers working undercover said they have been involved in armed confrontations with uniformed officers in which they were mistaken for suspects.

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 3, 2009

How to Take Down Drunks

SenseiNinja2 offers a pair of take-down tactics to get compliance from alcohol-fueled suspects. He advises, "try these so your subjects don't hurt themselves too badly while resisting arrest."

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Videosby Staff WriterDecember 2, 2009

Los Angeles County Sheriff Academy's First Day

A class of cadets arrive at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's academy, which is known as "Black Monday." On the first day, recruits arrive in street clothes for a boot-camp-style initiation. Instructors prepare them for the abuse they'll face on the streets.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 23, 2009

Rookie Cop Grazed In Seattle Shooting Ready For Duty

Rookie Seattle officer Britt Sweeney is ready to return to patrol duties after watching the fatal shooting of her partner during a Halloween ambush, the Seattle Times reports.

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