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Police Magazine
January 2002
In This Issue
Patrol
Watch Your 6
In any given year when we are willing to celebrate the fact that only 50 or so of our brothers and sisters were murdered in the line of duty, it is readily apparent that too many of us are still messing up — fatally — on far too many occasions. Nevertheless, we are doing a much better job of recognizing the fatal errors. And in many cases we are counteracting them.
December 31, 2001
Technology
New Fingerprint Technology IDs the Bad Guys Faster Than Ever
The fingerprint has always been one of law enforcement’s most solid, undefeatable bits of evidence. Matching prints can be as good as gold.
December 31, 2001
Patrol
Who's A Warrior?
Not just anyone who decides to become a cop can claim hero status.
December 31, 2001
Weapons
Springfield Armory's M1A Rifle
Springfield Armory's M1A rifle is more refined than ever and it still packs a punch.
December 31, 2001
Special Units
How a Group Becomes a Gang
Gangs can develop from seemingly harmless groups of friends into hardened criminals who may not be obvious as gangbangers.
December 31, 2001
Patrol
What Police Captains Can Learn from Captain Picard
Star Trek's Captain Jean-Luc Picard has some pearls of wisdom for police captains everywhere ... even those on Earth.
December 31, 2001
Technology
Simulated Use-of-Force Training
Simulated training devices exercise those decision-making muscles; when it comes down to it, what you learn from them just might keep you alive.
December 31, 2001
Patrol
The Well Dressed Cop
Today's police uniforms run the gamut from comfortable fleece to all-business pathogen-repelling outerwear fabrics. Where does your department fit in and how does your uniform reflect societal trends?
December 31, 2001
Patrol
Report Writing Battle Tactics
When you write a police report, cover all the bases ... including your own butt. When you're called into court by some punk you arrested, you'll be glad you took the time to dot all your I's and cross all your T's.
December 31, 2001
Training
Texas Rangers
If ever a law enforcement group brought to mind truth, justice and the American way, it's the Texas Rangers.
December 31, 2001
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