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A total of 10 counties in Denver’s North Central Region of Homeland Security upgraded their arsenal of crime-fighting and safety tools with the recent purchase of state-of-the-art night vision goggles.
Read More →There is a quiet debate in SWAT that starts with the question: Which team is the “best?” Followed by: Which teams are “better.” The only time SWAT teams compete against each other is during SWAT competitions for “bragging rights.” And while such competitions are important, SWAT’s real opponents are the bad guys. That’s the competition you can’t afford to lose.
Read More →Throughout history gangs have developed, multiplied, and mutated into many forms. Today one of law enforcement’s biggest problems is the inability of law enforcement intelligence to accurately estimate the number of gangs and gang members. There are several reasons for this, but the key one is that we have no universally accepted definition of a gang. The traditional gangs are those that are territorial or claim turf. This would include your Hispanic “Cholos,” the African-American Blo
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The new 2007 Instinct Stealth glove line is specially designed for law enforcement. All models offer outstanding dexterity and feel, especially on the trigger finger, which allows you to perform safely and efficiently without stopping to remove your gloves.
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There are many motivations for stealing cars. Some are taken by kids for so-called “joyrides.” Others are shipped to foreign countries and resold or chopped into parts. And more and more often, stolen cars are used to facilitate other crimes, including burglaries, robberies, assaults, and the transportation of narcotics and smuggled immigrants.
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Probably the biggest mistake that leaders make is not properly using the other leadership resources at their disposal. We have a chain of command in law enforcement for a reason.
Read More →Rough Rider Max, the new notebook computer platform from Rugged Notebooks, features a 14.1-inch LCD screen upgradeable to a 15-inch TFT XGA LCD screen with standard 128MB ATI video card. For direct sunlight, true transflective outdoor viewable display and touch screen options are available.
Read More →It might be nice if law enforcement officers never had to lie to a criminal suspect in order to solve a crime. In fact, some police advisors do suggest to officers that they should never mislead a suspect. Unfortunately, the reality is otherwise.
Read More →Expected to break the 1,000-Lumen barrier for handheld production LED flashlights, FoxFury’s MF 1000 will be offered in several versions, including Osram and Lumileds LEDs. Available with 12- and 20-degree beams, this rugged, all weather unit is powered by 15 CR123 batteries. The energy efficiency of LEDs offers increased run times ranging between 1.5 hours and 4 hours.
Read More →The Odyssey PC680 is a starting, lighting, and ignition (ISI) battery with enhanced vibration resistance. The 12-volt battery is virtually maintenance free because of its sealed drycell construction, which prevents external corrosion and acid leakage. Rugged construction allows the PC680 to be installed in any orientation except inverted without sacrificing any performance attributes.
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