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Police Magazine
July 2009
In This Issue
Weapons
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Light Compact Revolver
At this year's SHOT Show, Ruger wowed the attendees when it unveiled one of the most radically new handguns that has been seen in decades, the Light Compact Revolver (LCR).
July 30, 2009
Patrol
Reducing Response to Non-Emergency 911 Calls
The ongoing recession has forced police departments to look for areas where they can save money. One source of savings may be found in your agency's response to 911 calls.
July 30, 2009
Technology
Military Standard
For more than 15 years now, the company has been making rugged notebook systems designed for use on patrol by law enforcement officers. Getac's latest law enforcement model is the upgraded V100 rugged convertible notebook.
July 30, 2009
Patrol
Terrorism with a Small "t"
Terrorists walk among us. They don't all have long beards and turbans and live in caves in Afghanistan.
July 30, 2009
Patrol
30 Things You Need to Know About Body Armor
Once a curious novelty, today body armor is one of those things that a lot of officers take for granted. It's something that few officers give a second thought. But there's a lot that the average officer should know about his or her concealed "life preserver."
July 22, 2009
Technology
Digital Eyes
By far the greatest technological innovation in the short history of in-car video has been the advent of digital recording systems. Whether they capture video on DVD discs, hard drive, or flash memory card, digital systems offer much greater resolution and easier and less expensive evidence storage than earlier analog VHS machines.
July 22, 2009
Patrol
Women's Wear
Gone are the days when a woman police officer was acting as a social worker with a badge, and they now fill as many roles as male police officers do. Many companies are adjusting what they manufacture and sell to specifically meet the needs of women police officers. This is after years of providing only unisex products and using a one size fits most business model.
July 22, 2009
Patrol
Sixth Amendment Revisited
Plaintiffs’ attorneys may now seek to maintain lawsuits against officers and their agencies for eliciting incriminating statements from a defendant in certain situations.
July 21, 2009
Patrol
Shots Fired: Spring Hill, Tennessee 11•05•2003
This is what Magro had trained for, why he had spent his nights performing the mundane duties associated with being a small town police officer, to take down a dangerous threat to the community.
July 21, 2009
Patrol
Plainclothes Survival
When you are in plain clothes, you don't have the luxury of a big duty belt to carry all your gear. So you have a tendency to pack light. That's a tendency that can lead to tragedy.
July 21, 2009
Patrol
Effective Eyewear
The first thing I consider when looking at glasses is whether they will effectively protect my eyes. Don't buy eyewear where you buy your morning coffee. It is not going to protect you.
July 21, 2009
Patrol
If the Glove Fits
Gloves have become part of a cop's daily uniform as much as a badge or belt. The reason for this is simple: A pair of gloves protects your hands from the elements, abrasions, cuts, and punctures from needles or other sharp objects.
July 21, 2009
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