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Police Magazine
September 2003
In This Issue
Special Units
The Enemies Within
It seems a quaint idea now, but before 9/11, the leading culprits for launching major terror attacks on American soil were hate groups and other domestic terrorists. These people are flat dangerous, especially to law enforcement officers who might get in their way.
August 31, 2003
Special Units
How to...Start a WMD Unit
In the days following 9/11, many citizens wondered aloud if their local public safety agencies were prepared to protect them if their communities were attacked. Unfortunately, until recently, the answer to that question was often, No.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Retiring Your K-9
Watching your best friend and partner retire can be very difficult; some say traumatic. He’s been by your side every day for years and you’ve put your lives on the line for each other. Now you have to give up that closeness on the job.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Sweat Suits: Ballistic Vests
The bad news is, regardless of comfort, you need to wear your vest. The good news is, the manufacturers of ballistic vests and other innovators are working on ways to make wearing a vest more bearable.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Another Great Police Resource
If you need information on law enforcement vendors and their products, you’ll find it on our Website.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Structure Searches
Thousands of times a day in this country peace officers search homes, businesses, schools, and other structures for hidden offenders. Structure searches can turn into a high-risk assignment for the officers performing them.
August 31, 2003
Weapons
Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Rifle
A solid hit with a .308 or .223 will, as Clint Smith is fond of saying, "Really change your channel."
August 31, 2003
Weapons
Kershaw Knives Boa
In the world of knives, Kershaw is one of the names that is synonymous with quality. Not only are the company's knives some of the finest available, but they are reasonably priced and rugged enough for hard duty.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
Cops and Civil Liability
Not everything that causes evidence to be excluded will expose you to civil liability, and not everything that can get you sued will result in suppression of evidence.
August 31, 2003
Patrol
The Hammer's Falling
Sometimes the best tool available to a cop is a well-turned phrase.
August 31, 2003
Special Units
War on Wise Street
Alexandria (La.) PD’s Special Response Team was executing a detailed plan to serve warrants and search for evidence to connect Anthony Molette, 25, to recent ambush attack. Intelligence gathered before the assault told them that Molette would not be home. It was wrong.
August 31, 2003
Special Units
War on Wise Street: Aftermath
After the gunsmoke had cleared from the Feb. 20 police shootout in Alexandria, La.'s Sonia Quarters neighborhood, the Alexandria Police Department was physically and emotionally wounded.
August 31, 2003
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