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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.
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Officer Safety: Why or Why Not?
If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.
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LE Victories: Score 2 for the Good Guys
Last month the good guys in law enforcement scored two major victories in the war against evil, proving the good guys don't always lose.
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Alien Gear: The Modular Holster
The ShapeShift Modular Holster System from Alien Gear is just that, a system. The ShapeShift starter kit comes with all the parts necessary to make four holster configurations.
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New Orleans (LA) Police Department
NOPD's new EPIC program is creating a new culture that promotes ethical policing at a grassroots level.
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K-9 First Aid Basics
Here is what handlers should know so they can provide medical aid to their four-legged partners.
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Motor Units Are Resource Multipliers
Are your agency's motorcycle officers being used to their full advantage?
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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.
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Thinking Outside of the Recruiting Box
Agencies are being forced to embrace new ways of reaching potential hires to fill their ranks.
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Maintaining Your Force
To avoid needlessly recruiting additional officers, agencies are working to keep current officers happy in their careers.
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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.
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Expenses: What to Cut and What to Keep
Not everything you spend money on is equal, so learn to prioritize.
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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.
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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.
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Less-Lethal Options
These tools provide officers more flexibility in how to respond to non-deadly threats.
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Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-7
Streamlight's newest addition to its TLR line of weapon lights is ideal for compact and subcompact pistols.
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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.
