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Police Magazine
September 2012
In This Issue
Technology
Lidar Technology Comes of Age
Some two decades after its arrival, the speed laser is rapidly becoming a commodity. POLICE Magazine gathered all of the most recent arrivals and spent weeks evaluating their performance, utility, and user-friendliness. Then they were placed in service with a local PD for one week each.
September 20, 2012
Patrol
The First Female Patrol Officers
The dawn of the contemporary female officer came in 1972. It was a moment in time where law enforcement's and the public's attitude toward women with badges began to change and female officers began to be perceived as "real police."
September 20, 2012
Patrol
Sovereign Citizens: A Clear and Present Danger
Sovereign citizens believe that the government has no right to tax them, issue licenses, or do many of the other things that the average American citizen has accepted as the roles of government. They also believe that the only legitimate law enforcement officer is the elected sheriff.
September 20, 2012
Technology
Police Product Test: FLIR Systems BHS Thermal Camera and Recorder
The BHS series Bi-Ocular System's rugged design allows heavy use in all climates, so it can be used by any agency, any time of year. Because it's all weather sealed, the unit is even submersible when fitted with one of three quick connect lenses (35mm, 65mm, 100mm).
September 19, 2012
Patrol
Police Product Test: Streamlight Sidewinder Compact II Flashlight
Designed to be purpose mounted for hands-free use, either on a helmet or other gear, this light has four high-discharge LED bulbs that produce more than ample working light.
September 19, 2012
Weapons
Colt LE 901-16S Modular Carbine
The Colt LE901-16S is a very versatile direct impingement gas-operated carbine with a 16.1-inch barrel. It's commonly referred to as a "modular carbine" because users can easily transform it from a 7.62mm NATO caliber carbine to a 5.56mm M4 carbine.
September 19, 2012
Patrol
Officers Save Two Sleeping Women from Burning Home
A few hours after ringing in the new year, Officer Jenni Byrd of the San Jose Police Department spotted a growing fire through the window of a woman's home. She and Officer Kris Kubasta rousted the sleeping woman and her friend upstairs and brought them outside to safety.
September 18, 2012
Technology
Hobbling Our Investigations
Some elected officials seem compelled to introduce legislation aimed at protecting the rights of suspected criminals while impeding our investigations.
September 17, 2012
Patrol
Shots Fired: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma 04/28/2007
The duo approached the house where they found the front door standing half-way open. The two officers stepped across the threshold and into the living room, and they picked up sight of a male adult darting toward the back of the house.
September 17, 2012
Special Units
SWAT Fuel's Nutritional Supplements
Medical doctor and longtime SWAT medic Dr. Dan Olesnicky has stepped in to fill that gap. With his company SWAT Fuel, he has developed the first product in a comprehensive line of supplements to aid military, law enforcement, and shift workers in efficiently using and maintaining energy.
September 12, 2012
Patrol
10 Things Dispatchers Want You to Know
The emergency dispatcher is the police officer's lifeline out in the field: coordinating resources, making notifications, running checks, and getting you help when and where you need it. When your butt is on the line, so is theirs.
September 12, 2012
Patrol
Can You Prevent Mass Shootings?
Thanks to two active shooters, it's been a summer of terror for the American public. What's good is that people are actually talking about what can be done to curb these shootings and how to respond to them. And that includes law enforcement.
September 11, 2012
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