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September 2013
In This Issue
Technology
E-Citation: A Force Multiplier
Few advancements in law enforcement technology have had more impact nationwide than electronic citation. The technology has been on line a little more than a decade, and e-citation systems are now in use by federal, state, county, and municipal agencies. And they all sing its praises.
September 26, 2013
Training
Disability Pay: Adding Insult to Injury
Our injured federal officers are humble, honorable Americans who sacrificed to serve our great nation. Yet certain members of the Senate opt to ignore the sacrifice of these men and women, and now attack their means to survive.
September 25, 2013
Patrol
The Tactical Maglites
Introduced earlier this year, the Mag-Tac line consists of two lights: a patrol model and a tactical model. Both lights are mid-sized, five inches long and one inch in diameter, feature Cree LEDs, and are constructed of aircraft aluminum.
September 24, 2013
Weapons
Police Product Test: Etymotic Electronic Earplugs
One of the most innovative features of the EB15s is what Etymotic calls "adaptive attenuation." This feature lets the electronic earplugs gradually and automatically adjust to continuous loud noises such as crowd noise, sirens, and continuous gunfire.
September 24, 2013
Weapons
Police Product Test: SureFire M600 Ultra Scout
The previous model had a maximum output of 120 lumens, the new one produces 500 lumens. That means the new Ultra Scout cannot only clear a room, but also light up a target at 100 yards.
September 24, 2013
Patrol
Shots Fired #100: Anywhere, USA
For our 100th "Shots Fired" article, I'm going to step outside the normal formula of our concept and talk about some things I've learned and some heroic officers I've had the honor of interviewing.
September 20, 2013
Training
Dealing with the Deaf
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) makes it very clear that hearing impaired people are entitled to the same level of service from law enforcement officers as anyone else. So it's your job to accommodate people with hearing loss.
September 19, 2013
Training
Understanding the OODA Loop
The more you study law enforcement training, the more you are likely to see the term "OODA loop." This term was coined by U.S. Air Force Col. John Boyd to explain the dynamics of fighter combat and why some pilots succeed when others fail.
September 18, 2013
Training
Public Response to In-Custody Deaths
The chances of an in-custody death subsequent to police use of less-lethal weapons sparking a media firestorm in your city are ever growing. So it is imperative that your agency be prepared to respond to the public and media when an arrest-related death occurs.
September 16, 2013
Patrol
What It's Like to Be Shot
Perhaps the most significant factor in an officer's ability to recover from a shooting incident is the level of support offered to him by his department. Departments that provide post-shooting support and advocate for their officers in the media and with health care providers are more likely to benefit from their actions in the long run.
September 16, 2013
Weapons
Glock 30S Subcompact Pistol
The Glock 30S frame is borrowed from the 30SF; a subcompact .45 ACP with a capacity of 10 rounds. The benefit here is a larger frame allowing for 10-round capacity.
September 10, 2013
Patrol
Editorial: The Last Full Measure
Abraham Lincoln spoke of the willingness to fight and die for others as "the last full measure of devotion." Officers who agree to have their organs donated upon death exemplify that devotion.
September 9, 2013
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