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Exclusive POLICE Survey: Backup and Off-Duty Handguns

An overwhelming number of POLICE readers are carrying backup guns on duty, and they carry firearms and other police gear off duty.

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10 Things to Know About Polygraph Exams

The "polygraph machine does not detect lies." That responsibility falls to the qualified...

The polygraph can be an extremely valuable tool for investigators if it's used properly by a qualified examiner.

Targets and Range Systems 2019

Use these tools to enhance your firearms training.

Looking Back to Look Forward

Chief Jeri L. Williams was appointed chief of the Phoenix Police Department in 2016. Photo:...

The Phoenix Police Department wants to better understand its past to make a brighter future.

Force Multiplier: Off-Duty Carry

Off-duty officers who carry firearms are not just protecting themselves; they are protecting the public.

Looking Back: Barack Obama, AEDs, and AIDS

The cover story for January 1999 discussed law enforcement agencies beginning to acquire, and...

In past January issues, POLICE covered law enforcement officers’ fears as a Democrat was entering the White House, tools for rendering aid to heart attack victims, and tips for communicable disease protection.

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How to Prepare for the Sergeant's Promotion

You can learn a lot by scanning. Take a set amount of time each day to learn what's happening in...

Your preparatory efforts for career advancement are not a sprint; they are a marathon. If you want to be better prepared than your competition, then prepare better than your competition.

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Things That Matter Most

Don't wait until tragedy strikes to recognize the importance of taking a moment to ensure your safety.

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Trauma Care for the Soul

Suicide kills more of our fellow officers than any other cause, and we can't help them if we ignore their pain.

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Great Leadership Requires Humility

Law enforcement leaders could learn a thing or two from the example of President George Herbert Walker Bush.

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My Technology Can…Help You Rapidly Identify Suspects

Veritone's IDentify lets agencies quickly compare their known offenders against crime scene...

Veritone's IDentify uses facial recognition and artificial intelligence to search your databases and identify persons of interest in video.

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Staying Safe During Foot Pursuits

At the end of a successful foot pursuit, you still have to make an arrest. Before tearing after...

From sudden medical emergency to ambush on officers, foot pursuits can turn deadly in an instant.

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They're Watching Your Aircraft

Unfortunately, tech-savvy criminals have learned how to provide their own counter-surveillance...

The bad guys can track law enforcement aircraft in flight using a variety of readily available tools.

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The Rise of Hybrid Gangs

Gang members used to never associate with members of other gangs, but that's no longer the case.

On the street and even in prisons, gang culture is changing, and your investigative assumptions, methods, and practices must change as well.

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Talking to the Community About Active Shooters

Before you can start educating the community about what to do in case of an active shooter...

It may take some effort to convince people that attacks can happen in your town, but educating them in how to respond can be very beneficial to them and you.