September 2014

POLICE September 2014

Police Product Test: Safariland GLS Concealment Paddle Holster

The GLS is available now in a variety of finishes and attachments for almost any pistol you can think of.

October 2, 2014

Photo: Safariland

Police Product Test: Lyman Turbo Sonic 2500 Ultrasonic Cleaner

Branded as a "case cleaner" for those of you who reload your own ammo, the Turbo Sonic 2500 is really an all-purpose ultrasonic cleaner that will power away almost any grit and grime from whatever you throw into it.

September 30, 2014

Photo courtesy of Lyman

Heckler & Koch VP9 9mm Duty Pistol

The VP9 takes the best of HK's pistol heritage and adds the best of what a trusty polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol has to offer. Honestly, I think they've improved on a few things as well.

September 30, 2014

Photo: Mark W. Clark

The Forgotten Fallen of 9/11

On Sept. 11, 2001, 72 officers were killed in the line of duty. But they were not the only law enforcement casualties of 9/11. Today, 13 years after the attacks, officers continue to die from exposure to the toxins that were released by the destruction of the World Trade Center towers.

September 29, 2014

Cyber Terrorism: Preventing Online Assault

Hackers constantly target law enforcement. Whatever the intent, with our dependence on technology it's more important than ever that police agencies protect themselves against cyber terrorist attacks.

September 19, 2014

Photo: Mark W. Clark

Revisiting the "21-Foot Rule"

The so-called "21-Foot Rule" was born and soon spread throughout the law enforcement community. But is the "21-Foot Rule" a forensic fact or a police myth?

September 18, 2014

Photo: Martinelli & Associates

Leadership in Reverse

Every profession espouses the virtues of leadership. But what about followers, which are the flip side of the equation? You can't have good leadership without good followership.

September 17, 2014

The dynamic mission of a motor unit requires leaders and followers to change roles often. Photo: Traci Dean

Posts for Public Consumption?

If you shot somebody tomorrow, how would the post you put online today read in the mind of Miss Mary Poppins sitting at her breakfast table?

September 9, 2014

Illustration: Sequoia Blankenship

Body Armor Comfort and Protection

By using a wide variety of new ballistic materials and through proprietary design technologies, the makers of soft body armor are starting to produce some innovative vests that meet the NIJ .06 standard, provide excellent threat protection, and give wearers improved comfort.

September 4, 2014

Point of Law: Vehicle Pursuits and Deadly Force

For the third time in 10 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has given us guidance on the kinds of circumstances that may justify the use of deadly force to stop a dangerous driver.

September 4, 2014

Mission Critical Software

On a day-to-day basis, Mission Manager can help commanders and supervisors with many tasks. In addition, it facilitates the scheduling of training and allows users to quickly and efficiently communicate with all or some of their officers via voice, text, and e-mail.

September 2, 2014

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When Did You Get Artillery?

I have yet to hear anyone explain cogently what is meant by "militarization of police." I guess it means you shouldn't have any weapons other than nightsticks and revolvers.

September 2, 2014

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