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October 2007
In This Issue (Page 2)
Patrol
School Vandalism
While such acts are rarely reported in the media, one in three schools has reported acts of vandalism each year. In 1990 more than $600 million in damage to school property was caused by vandals. By understanding the nuances of vandalistic acts, patrol officers can develop specialized responses to help minimize future attacks.
September 30, 2007
Patrol
The Shape of Women's Body Armor
You don't need to have majored in biology to know that men and women are not created equal—in measurements, that is. That's why female officers need ballistic vests made especially for their unique shapes. And now that women make up a more significant amount of the market share in law enforcement, body armor companies are taking notice.
September 30, 2007
Special Units
TREXPO East 2007: Hitting the Books and Each Other
The conference portion of the 2007 TREXPO East offered a little bit of something for every attendee. Once primarily SWAT oriented, the TREXPO conference now includes classes of interest to tactical medics, SWAT operators, patrol officers, and gang officers.
September 30, 2007
Vehicle Ops
TREXPO East 2007: Best of Show
In the past six years, I've attended 12 TREXPO conferences. Each time the exposition floor at the conference has had a unique character. There was some kind of trend that you could see in the products showcased up and down the aisles. TREXPO East 2007 is no exception. This year the trend was tactical vehicles.
September 30, 2007
Special Units
TREXPO East 2007: History Lessons
What can today's cop learn from the misfortune of ancient Greek infantry? Plenty, according to Siddle.
September 30, 2007
Technology
More Than Semi-Tough
There are reasons why Panasonic is the world's leader in the production and sale of ruggedized notebooks for law enforcement, the military, and business. One, Panasonic is a huge company with lots of resources for research and development. Two, the company has a strong reputation for quality and ergonomic design. And three, Panasonic just makes excellent products.
September 30, 2007
Special Units
Have We Forgotten the Lessons of 9/11?
Baaah! Baaah! That's the sound of me once again becoming a sheep. I thought I had shed my wool back around 7:30 a.m. PST on Sept. 11, 2001, when I watched a second airliner slam into the World Trade Center.
September 30, 2007
Weapons
Taurus PT1911B Semi-Auto Pistol
The PT1911, like other handguns in the Taurus line, sports a lot of really nice "custom" features, it is made from high-quality components and, best of all, it's affordably priced at around $703. Here's my up close and personal look at this gun.
September 30, 2007
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