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March 2000
In This Issue
Special Units
The Mexican Mafia
In the mid-1950s 13 California Youth Authority (CYA) wards were sent to the Duel Vocational Institute located in Tracy, California. Since the wards were juveniles they were housed in a special section of the adult correcÂtions facility.
February 29, 2000
Patrol
Adventures in Law Enforcement 2000
Whatever inspired you to become a police officer, when it comes to police work you know law enforcement has many faces. Aside from the array of different specialties within your own department, each jurisdiction, county or state may put its own spin on these specialties.
February 29, 2000
Patrol
Handling the Mentally Ill: There Are No Shortcuts for Officers
One study has shown that 32 percent of the homeless, who populate our urban streets, are mentally ill and if you have homeless people in your community, you most certainly have those who are mentally ill among them.
February 29, 2000
Patrol
Just a Reserve? The Contributions Can Be Many
After briefing, my FTO and I walked out to our patrol unit. When he got in, he started the car and said, "Before we get started--I'm not used to having a partner. I don't like having a partner. Especially a reserve."
February 29, 2000
Patrol
Remember the Basics
If officer safety education is so prevalent and well-accepted today, how does one explain the bloody fact that between 50 and 75 officers still perish at the hands of criminals in any given year?
February 29, 2000
Patrol
The Dreaded Report: We Must Do it, So Why Not Get it Write?
"We're not report takers. We're the police."
February 29, 2000
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