September 2013

POLICE September 2013

The Next Stage of Patrol Computers

Your next mobile in-car laptop will probably connect to the Internet using built-in wireless connectivity like the latest smartphones and tablets. Your agency may even choose to equip your car with a tablet instead of a laptop.

September 9, 2013

Panasonic's Toughpad FZ-G1 is a fully rugged, 10-inch tablet that runs Windows 7 or Windows 8. Photo courtesy of Panasonic.

When Silence is Golden

Whenever you see or hear a suspect doing or saying something an innocent person would not, your observations should go into your reports. The suspect's selective silence can sometimes indicate a consciousness of guilt.

September 1, 2013

Photo by Mark W. Clark.

The Danger List

Over the years I have seen many variations on "deadly errors" officers make to get themselves hurt but the version that is still my favorite is the first one I learned, and I think it is time to do a quick review.

August 31, 2013

Illustration by Sequoia Blankenship.

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