September 2018

Police Magazine September 2018
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Police Product Test: OD:30 Sage A3 Composite Toe Combat Boot
These OD:30 boots meet American Military Standards and right out of the box I could tell these were built to last. They aren't heavy but they're definitely sturdy and the fit and finish is impeccable.
September 4, 2018
The 9-inch lace-up Sage A3 boots fit true to size, and may require a good break-in time. (Photo: OD:30)
Benefits of Floating
A few benefits of floating include: reduced stress, improved sleeping patterns, and a balanced well-being.
September 4, 2018
Spending time in a flotation tank can relieve stress by allowing your mind to let go of daily worries and your muscles to relax, without any outside stimuli to distract you. (Photo: George Ryan)
Lessons Learned
First and foremost, the recordings reveal that force is ugly. It is not the "one punch, hero wins, bad guy goes down," movie action the public has been conditioned to expect.
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Dave Smith (Image: Sequoia Blankenship)
The Challenge of Cryptocurrencies
A decade ago cryptocurrencies were nothing more than curiosities for computer geeks. Now they are going legitimate, but despite all of the moves toward legitimacy, cryptocurrencies remain the favored money for criminal activity online.
September 4, 2018
Bitcoins, although called 'coins,' are not objects, merely lines of encrypted data. (Photo: Getty Images)
Eyes in the Sky
The bad guys are exploiting piloted aerial video for criminal purposes at an unrestricted pace, undeterred by laws, costs, or public perception. Law enforcement must put on its cape with the big "S" and prevail in this video star wars.
September 4, 2018
Jon Adler, President of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation
Police Product Test: Tru-Spec T.R.U. 1/4 Zip Combat Shirt
Unlike the traditional cotton T-shirt feel of traditional combat shirts, this one feels more like a sports performance fabric common to compression workout clothing.
September 4, 2018
The new ¼-zip combat shirt is made of a breathable cotton blend and Cordura nylon. (Photo: Tru-Spec)
Surviving as a Hostage
As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?
September 4, 2018
Someone planning to abduct you will follow you to gather information that will aid in your capture. (Photo: Anthony and Tracy Sherman from Genesis Group)
The Future of Police Radio
Why is LMR still front and center, with broadband LTE just around the corner? A number of factors help to explain it. Some have to do with the nature of police operations, while others reflect realities around such issues as cost and infrastructure.
September 4, 2018
Many public safety officials still rely on LMR networks for mission critical voice features.(Photo: Franklin Rau)
Exclusive Police Survey: Body Cameras
Body cameras have become so important in contemporary law enforcement in a very short time that of the readers who responded that they are using them, 81% said they were required to use them by their agency. That puts these devices in the same category as uniforms and radios and duty guns.
September 4, 2018
For many law enforcement agencies, body cameras have improved evidence capture and strengthened officer response. (Photo: Leonard Ortiz/The Orange County Register via ZUMA Wire)
Handling Suspects’ Claims of Insanity During Interrogation
Using the mnemonic "INSANITY," PNCLIS (pronounced "Pin-clis") incorporates eight essential elements to assist law enforcement with collecting and documenting information about a suspect's thought processes at and around the time of an offense.
September 4, 2018
The primary purpose of interview and interrogation is to secure the suspect's narrative about their alleged role in the offense. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Patrol Athlete
If you work patrol, you'll benefit from an exercise regimen focused on functional strength training specific to your daily duties.
September 4, 2018
Training needs to prepare you for the infrequent but high-danger stresses of patrol, as well as the frequent lower danger activities. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Old Guy League
This old guy league is a collection of distinguished and often colorful characters; take time to get to know a few. It is very important for the older generations to pass on the institutional knowledge and share the hard lessons learned for this profession to progress.
September 4, 2018
Veteran LEOs tend to wear Hawaiian shirts or sometimes bowling shirts. (Photo: Getty Images)
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