December 1998

POLICE December 1998

High Court Gang Case Tests America's Resolve

About the time you finish perusing this issue of POLICE, the U.S. Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in a gang-related case that - regardless of how it is decided - will have far-reaching effects for law officers, undoubtedly for years to come.

November 30, 1998

Yellowstone's Law Enforcement Park Rangers

An average of 80 to 90 law enforcement rangers are employed at Yellowstone during the summer, while wintertime employment averages about 60 to 70 rangers. Most positions are seasonal and competition for permanent positions is fierce. Most rangers have a four-year degree.

November 30, 1998

To Serve and Protect?

"To Serve and Protect," is a phrase made famous by the Los Angeles Police Department and adopted, in various forms, by law enforcement agencies across the United States.

November 30, 1998

Skinheads: The New Nazis

Recently, an outbreak of racist-related violence surged through the suburbs of Denver, Colo. This included the shooting of a police officer before the gunman, a reported white supremacist skinhead. Because of their beliefs and actions, the skinheads should be recognized as the "new Nazis."

November 30, 1998

It’s Your Duty to Expect the Unexpected

On-duty safety issues continue to be an important part of every police officer's street survival training. A certain physical and mental preparedness is a necessary component for a favorable outcome when we have a violent encounter.

November 30, 1998

Dogs of War

As police service dog use continues in full swing, a body of special legal knowledge is beginning to develop.

November 30, 1998

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