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Police Magazine
June 2009
In This Issue
Patrol
Shots Fired: South Congaree, S.C. 09•20•2003
Pruitt had to go on the offensive. His mind went to his backup gun, which he kept in his uniform pants. He reached for it.
June 17, 2009
Patrol
Policing a Pandemic
Many municipalities have planned and exercised disaster response plans for a large flu outbreak. However, the biggest challenge will be preventing panic among an anxious public and soliciting its cooperation to preserve the common good.
June 1, 2009
Weapons
Shooting Straight in the Dark
Very few officers are receiving adequate low-light training. That's dangerous for the health of the officers, and it leaves the agencies they work for open to potentially devastating lawsuits if an officer should shoot an innocent bystander in a low-light incident.
June 1, 2009
Patrol
Legalizing Marijuana: Chronic Confusion
Some cops say marijuana is not benign; it's a gateway drug that leads users to harder narcotics. Others say policing its use and sale wastes precious law enforcement resources.
May 31, 2009
Patrol
My Life as an Expert
To the experts, this naked fellow was shot excessively at close range even after he had raised his legs in surrender…that's right, his legs.
May 31, 2009
Patrol
Vehicle Searches: Incident to Arrest
After Apr. 19, officers and agencies could incur liability for vehicle searches incident to arrest that do not fall within the Gant guidelines.
May 31, 2009
Patrol
Police Product Test: 10 Zero 9mm Utility Glove
These 10 Zero gloves kept my coworkers' hands warm in cold conditions did not overheat or make their hands sweat in warmer conditions.
May 31, 2009
Patrol
Weapon Retention on the Ground
If you unexpectedly end up on the ground, you will be forced to make aggressive efforts to retain your firearm. Unfortunately, many law enforcement trainers focus on standing weapon retention techniques, which creates a training gap that leaves officers vulnerable when they find themselves in a ground fight.
May 31, 2009
Weapons
Holsters: Safe and Secure
With all of the duty holsters available today, it's amazing to think the only option for police officers used to be black leather. Now there's also laminate, nylon, and all manner of synthetics. For finish there's basketweave, plain, or high gloss. Not to mention increasingly innovative retention devices in holsters from level 1 to 3. Here's a selection of holsters for duty carry encompassing all of these variations.
May 31, 2009
Technology
Turning Cops into Cameras
For some 15 years now, American police officers have been joined on patrol by in-car video systems that document their interaction with the public. Now, at least four companies have developed, are marketing, or plan to market body-worn video systems to law enforcement officers.
May 31, 2009
Weapons
Matching Optics to Your Mission
When it comes to gear and gadgets for duty applications, many of us are drawn to the coolest, most expensive items. That's true of weapons and it's true of weapon accessories such as optics. But do we really have to have the priciest gear to achieve our mission? Maybe. Maybe not.
May 31, 2009
Weapons
Long Guns 2009
Rifle manufacturers are now making a variety of rifles specifically designed for patrol and SWAT operations. Here's a quick look at some of the long guns now available for service in law enforcement.
May 31, 2009
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