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Police Magazine
September 2016
In This Issue
Technology
Better Than a Crystal Ball
Can you predict the future? Some agencies are finding that you can by using tools that enable them to perform predictive policing, which is defined as the use of mathematical, predictive, and analytical techniques in law enforcement to identify and disrupt criminal activity.
September 6, 2016
Weapons
Grip, Trigger Control, and Aiming
I refer to grip, trigger control, and aiming as the trifecta of handgun techniques. In the final analysis it is these three essential fundamentals that must be anchored firmly into your skill set.
September 6, 2016
Weapons
The Evolution of Duty Gear
While the Sam Browne system is a part of our traditions and other duty gear incarnations served us well in the past, the updated versions are more practical in modern policing.
September 6, 2016
Technology
FirstTwo: Incident Intel at Your Fingertips
There is a staggering amount of information about people and places that can be harvested on the internet and through social media, if you know how to find it and compile it.
September 2, 2016
Patrol
Police Product Test: Point Blank Guardian Front-Opening Vest
Point Blank's Guardian vest is aimed squarely at the need for a more utilitarian approach to body armor. Think of something detectives might wear over their business attire when responding to an active scene: simple armor protection that provides identification and is customizable to the needs of the officer.
September 2, 2016
Patrol
Police Product Test: First Tactical 1-Day Plus Backpack
Covered in MOLLE webbing, the 1-Day Plus has the ability to accept an endless array of additional pouches and accessories. The webbing itself is what First Tactical calls its Lynx laser cut webbing.
September 2, 2016
Patrol
The 2016 POLICE Presidential Poll
There have been few presidential elections in U.S. history where both major party candidates were so disliked by much of the electorate as this year's contest between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.
September 2, 2016
Patrol
Curiosity and Urgency
If you are to be taken seriously as a law enforcement officer, you must develop both your sense of curiosity and your sense of urgency.
September 2, 2016
Patrol
You Did What?
Officers who make a mistake should report it immediately. Lying to cover up a mistake is a much greater offense.
September 1, 2016
Patrol
Officer Fitness: Peak Performance and Recovery Training
There are science-based methods that have been developed to help manage the physical and mental stresses placed on high-level athletes and these methodologies can be adapted to help manage the physical and mental stresses that are placed upon you by this profession.
September 1, 2016
Patrol
How to Preserve a Crime Scene
It's hard to get a conviction without evidence, so preserve as much of the crime scene as possible.
September 1, 2016
Patrol
Police are Less Safe Under Obama
As an increasing number of officers are assassinated for the law and order symbolism of their uniforms, the White House contemplates the need for officer implicit bias training.
September 1, 2016
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