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Police Magazine
December 2011
In This Issue
Technology
Surveillance Technology
Cops still sit in cars watching houses and businesses, but they are just as likely to be using clandestine tactics to see inside buildings and over fences, scan faces in a crowd, and review security camera footage. The newest and most innovative surveillance tools work without the bad guys ever knowing they are being watched until it's too late.
December 21, 2011
Training
15 Questions To Ask Before Enrolling In An Online University
A law enforcement officer who is considering the pursuit of a degree through an online university needs to know the answers to the following questions before enrolling.
December 21, 2011
Patrol
Getting the Most Out of K-9 Units
K-9 teams are considered force multipliers. One K-9 team can do the work of many officers, which frees up officers for other duties. A K-9 team is an effective tool if its use is understood by those that call on them to support their operations.
December 18, 2011
Weapons
Police Product Test: Leupold VX-R Scope
Leupold builds optics to meet end users' needs. This is the case with the VX-R 1.25-4X20 SPR, a scope built for AR-style rifles.
December 18, 2011
Patrol
Police Product Test: SORD Australia Smock Jacket
At times you need more than just a weather-proof parka; you need one that will hold up to contact with trees and rocks as well as walls and vehicles. Special Operations Research and Development (SORD) offers just such a jacket.
December 18, 2011
Patrol
Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Stryke Taclite Pant
Today 5.11 offers law enforcement officers looking for quality clothing many fine options. The new Stryke with Flex-Tac is the latest pair of pants to carry on this tradition.
December 18, 2011
Patrol
Foot Pursuits: To Chase or Not to Chase?
Foot pursuits by their very nature are emotionally charged and dangerous events that occur frequently in police work. Law enforcement officers must balance their obligation to enforce laws and arrest perpetrators with their personal safety.
December 15, 2011
Patrol
K-9 Officer Inspires Others with Speedy Recovery From .308 Rifle Wounds
Fond du Lac (Wis.) Police Officer Ryan Williams has been named the NLEOMF's December 2011 Officer of the Month. Officer Williams fought for his life and recovery after he was shot by a suspect armed with a .308 rifle.
December 15, 2011
Technology
How Video Analysis Helped the Vancouver Riot Prosecutors
The Vancouver Police Department and surrounding agencies anaylized hundreds of hours of video footage in the prosecution of hockey hooligans.
December 15, 2011
Weapons
Daniel Defense v5 Lightweight M4 Carbine
The weight difference between the Daniel Defense v5 Lightweight and a standard M4 was immediately noticeable, nearly 10 ounces. That's a lot of weight if you have to work an operation for hours. The standard M4 has a short carbine railed forearm compared to the 12-inch mid length of the v5 Lightweight.
December 15, 2011
Technology
IACP 2011 Highlights
The 2011 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference appeared to focus on officer protection. We've chosen to highlight several innovative innovative products from the show.
December 6, 2011
Patrol
Shots Fired: Edina, Minnesota 11/16/2000
By ten o'clock that morning, Edina Police Officers Mike Blood and Shelby Lane were relying on parkas and hot coffee to stave off the cold when they heard a call go out for a bank robbery in progress. For Edina's finest, things were about to warm up considerably.
December 5, 2011
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