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Patrol

10 Tips for Surviving Cold Weather on Duty

“You build up your equipment list over the years, things that work and things that don't work, things that are comfortable and things that are not, and you just kind of roll with the punches," says Sgt. Jordan R. Grabar, of the Erie County Sheriff's Office.

Patrol

5 Things to Know Before Buying Tactical Communications

“The other aspect of this is that let's say you've assigned an officer with his radio; he's got his speaker microphone that he wears on his chest or something like that. You don't necessarily want people on the other side of that door to hear that radio," says Mike Griffith.

Patrol

10 Tips From North Pole For Officers Working on Christmas

There is almost nothing more enjoyable than picking up a good warrant arrest or two on Christmas, New Year’s, or Thanksgiving for that matter. Yes, the DA might dismiss the case, but you get the satisfaction of knowing that your special someone won’t be opening their presents or cutting into a juicy Christmas turkey. Don’t want to spend the holidays with Officer Friendly? Don’t ignore the law!

Technology

We Can Do So Much More with Body Cameras

During a probable cause search of a vehicle, for example, an officer can train herself to narrate and justify her actions, even speaking in first person to the court.

Patrol

10 Tips for Felony/High Risk Traffic Stops

“It's a nationwide epidemic in law enforcement, cops at the end of pursuits or situations running up to vehicles. It's the worst thing we could be doing. It's getting people killed,” says Mike Willis. “This has got to stop. This mindset has got to stop. Let's stay back behind cover and do it safer.”

Patrol

5 Things to Know Before Buying VR Training Systems

When police chiefs find it is time to invest in VR training systems, where do they begin? What should they know before they buy?

Patrol

10 Tips for Field Training Officers

Think of an FTO as a football coach shaping, leading, and preparing a new member of his team. He or she needs to be prepared and bring the right skillset and methods to the table for best training the new recruits.

Patrol

From JFK to Armored Van Assault on HQ, Dallas Police Are Preserving History of the Department

Some items are now on display when you first walk in the door, the true treasures are still hidden in file drawers and archive boxes. From a Jack Ruby business card to the only full-auto 45.-caliber Thompson in the history of the department, one day officers and community alike will be able to get a true glimpse of history.

Training

How Officers Can Stay Safe Around Hazardous Materials

“Just step back and say, ‘this is out of my ballpark.’ Don't rush in, don't get overzealous, don't think you can jump out and do it when you can't,” says Jim Whitfield..

Point of Law

Point of Law: Drafting Vehicle Pursuit Directives

Agencies can manage risk and provide accountability with a well-written pursuit policy.

Point of Law

Point of Law: Reasonable Force and De-Escalation

A Texas officer was sued after he shot and killed a man who fled a traffic stop with the officer clinging to the Vehicle. Was he entitled to qualified immunity?

Technology

SWAT Sends in the Drones

Unmanned aerial systems are becoming valuable tools for locating suspects inside buildings.

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