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Police Magazine
January 2008
In This Issue
Patrol
Voices From Above
The thing about being a good burglar is that you have to know when to move and when to stay still. One of the really bad times to move is when a K-9 officer is using the pay phone in front of the building you are burgling.
December 31, 2007
Patrol
Unmixing Mixed-Up Concepts
How many times have you heard the expression "PC for the stop"? How about the application of Miranda once the suspect is "not free to leave?" These are common examples of improper mixing that can undercut the case against a guilty perpetrator.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
Police Product Test: Zero Tolerance Ranger Green Knife
The Ranger Green knife from Kershaw's sister company Zero Tolerance is a no-nonsense, hard-use knife built for duty use and made to stand up to and survive the harshest environments.
December 31, 2007
Patrol
Never Go Gently
While working out in the gym is commendable, it is not going to save you in and of itself. You need to train for the incident.
December 31, 2007
Patrol
Shots Fired: Detroit, Michigan 12•30•2006
Gilbert keyed his mic to advise responding units that the suspects were now on foot. As one ran by his passenger door, Gilbert noticed the man's dark lavender jacket matched that ascribed to the armed member of the two suspects.
December 31, 2007
Training
The State of American Law Enforcement - The Thinning Blue Line
America is running short of cops. There aren't enough to go around. And it won't be long until a shortage becomes a full-fledged crisis.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
Rifle Optics 2008
The year's new long-gun optics.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
Long Guns 2008
POLICE Magazine takes a look at the newest long guns for law enforcement.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
Handguns 2008
POLICE Magazine takes a look at new handguns for duty or personal use.
December 31, 2007
Special Units
Lights, Lasers, and Tactical Sights
There was a temptation to slug this article with the headline "Pimp Your Handgun." After all, it's catchy and it's trendy…There's only one thing wrong with it, it's dead wrong.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
How to Buy a Used Handgun
One of the best ways to buy a firearm for personal use is to buy one that was previously owned. Don't laugh. Most of the handguns I purchased when I was in my twenties and thirties were pre-owned, and they are still putting rounds down range.
December 31, 2007
Weapons
FNH USA PS90 Carbine
Like the full-auto P90, the PS90 TR is completely ambidextrous and is blowback in operation. The gun also features a downward ejection of empty cases. But what allows the P90 and PS90 to be so effective yet lightweight is the cartridge that they fire: the 5.7 x 28mm.
December 31, 2007
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