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April 2018

POLICE April 2018

Gun Control, "Assault Weapons," and School Safety

Law enforcement officers are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and do not support measures to prohibit sales of "assault weapons" and "high-capacity" magazines to the public.

April 13, 2018

Photo: Getty Images

Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-7

Streamlight's newest addition to its TLR line of weapon lights is ideal for compact and subcompact pistols.

April 5, 2018

Photo: Streamlight

Less-Lethal Options

These tools provide officers more flexibility in how to respond to non-deadly threats.

April 4, 2018

Photo: Amtec Less-Lethal Systems

Strengthening the Chain of Command

Unlike in the military, LEOs often need reminders to communicate with their supervisors and subordinates to work as a well-oiled team.

April 4, 2018

Chief Mark Stainbrook (Photo: San Diego Harbor Police)

Police Product Test: 5.11 Tactical Defender-Flex Jean

These comfortable, rugged dungarees are designed from the ground up to be anything but your stereotypical tactical pants.

April 4, 2018

Photo: 5.11 Tactical

Expenses: What to Cut and What to Keep

Not everything you spend money on is equal, so learn to prioritize.

April 4, 2018

Credit card interest is a common destructive expense that pushes you toward poverty and away from prosperity. Photo: Getty Images

Adding More Realism to Training

Officers perform better when their training includes drills and scenarios that require them to use their skills in context under realistic conditions.

April 4, 2018

You can increase the realism of simulator training for your officers by filming scenarios in your jurisdiction. Photo: Lon Bartel

Maintaining Your Force

To avoid needlessly recruiting additional officers, agencies are working to keep current officers happy in their careers.

April 3, 2018

Photo: POLICE file

Thinking Outside of the Recruiting Box

Agencies are being forced to embrace new ways of reaching potential hires to fill their ranks.

April 3, 2018

Photo: Michigan State Police

12 Things You Need to Know About LPR

License plate recognition is one of the most effective but most misunderstood crime prevention tools available to law enforcement.

April 3, 2018

Portable LPR systems such as this NDI Road Warrior can constantly monitor an area and be moved as needed. Photo: NDI Recognition Systems

Motor Units Are Resource Multipliers

Are your agency's motorcycle officers being used to their full advantage?

April 2, 2018

Motor units are often locked into traditional roles such as providing motorcade escorts. Photo: Amaury Murgado

A Day in the Life of a Bicycle Cop

Riding a bicycle all shift provides many opportunities to interact with the public in ways other officers can't.

April 2, 2018

Aspiring bicycle officers must pass written and on-bike tests. Photo: South Carolina Department of Public Safety

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