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Police Magazine
November 2013
In This Issue
Patrol
Shots Fired: Brown County, Texas 07/29/2012
Right smack in the middle of the kill zone, Sgt. Means figured tactical withdrawal was not an option—the shooter could nail him before he had a chance to get very far.
November 25, 2013
Patrol
Police Product Test: Keen Detroit Soft-toe 8" Boots
If you're looking for a great hiking boot disguised as a smart-looking duty boot, the Keen Detroits are a great choice.
November 25, 2013
Weapons
Police Product Test: Streamlight TLR-2G Weapon-mounted Light
For duty use the TLR-2G is hard to beat. It will fit most modern service weapons and there are a variety of duty holsters designed to fit around it.
November 25, 2013
Patrol
Guilt, Shame, and the Crimefighter
I can’t have you hesitating in an armed confrontation because of some deep-seated guilt that makes you believe you deserve to lose or should be punished.
November 24, 2013
Technology
Streamlining the Job
New technology and modern practices are saving wear and tear on everything from budgets to personnel. In an era of doing more with less, it just makes sense.
November 21, 2013
Patrol
Deadly Force in D.C.
Critics often ask why officers didn't shoot at the tires. The answer is that law enforcement tactics don't follow Hollywood fiction. They must work in the real world.
November 20, 2013
Training
Movement to Contact
For us, the purpose of MTC is stop the threat, deny the suspect movement, deny an advantageous tactical position, or collect information to be used in critical next-step decision-making.
November 13, 2013
Weapons
Glock G21 Gen 4 Pistol
The G21 has always been one of my favorite Glock pistols. My evaluation of the G21 Gen 4 involved five veteran shooters who shot the pistol during four different range sessions.
November 10, 2013
Patrol
Searching “Fleeting Targets”
A fleeting targets search may be made at any time and any place where you have lawful access and PC.
November 10, 2013
Vehicle Ops
AWD Patrol Vehicles Gain Traction
Traditionally, police vehicles have arrived for duty with rear-wheel or front-wheel drive. Starting with the 2015 model year, Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors will offer at least one police vehicle in an all-wheel or four-wheel-drive configuration.
November 4, 2013
Vehicle Ops
Electric Motorcycles on Patrol
While it's unlikely that all-electric cars will replace their gasoline-powered counterparts for law enforcement patrol duty, smaller electric vehicles have made inroads into police fleets.
November 4, 2013
Special Units
Escape International AirTEP Platform
Even when the AirTEP is deployed and hanging from a helicopter carrying a full load of passengers, it's possible to fly the craft at up to 100 knots for several miles until everyone can be brought to safety.
November 3, 2013
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