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Once you find some questions, practice them in front of someone and make sure to do it aloud. Sitting in your room whispering them will not cut it.
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Inmates' abundance of creativity keeps correctional organizations busy finding countermeasures and inventing new technology to keep the prisons secure and the staff and inmates safe.
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Nearly 40 percent of the departments reported an uptick in the use of assault weapons, according to the Police Executive Research Forum, a law enforcement think tank. In addition, half reported increases in the use of 9mm, .40-caliber, and 10mm handguns in crimes — among the same types of weapons that police use. The survey offers one of the broadest indications of officers' concerns about the armed threat from criminals involved in murder, assault, and other weapons-related offenses.
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Footage of improvised weapons being applied to watermelons for an improvised backup weapons article in POLICE Magazine. "We wanted to test something that was somewhat similar to a human," said Al Abidin of Cutting Edge Combat. "And yes we ate both melons afterwards.
Read More →Gamber-Johnson's new Mongoose Locking Slide Arm is a rugged mounting solution for cradles and docking stations. It was developed using extensive research from the public safety and Utility/TELCO industry and input from fleet managers and computer end-users. The result is versatile, ergonomic, unobtrusive, rugged, adaptable, adjustable, and easy to install.
Read More →Streamlight Inc., a leading provider of high-performance flashlights, has introduced the pink keychain Nano Light. Streamlight will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for each pink Nano Light sold.
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When you're the first on the scene, you often have to take on roles that might not otherwise fall under your standard job description, such as paramedic. If you have the right tools on hand, you can help not only those you protect and serve, but also yourself and other officers who need medical attention.
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The use of headsets is prevalent in all law enforcement operations. And whether the needs are tactical or administrative, cops all want the same things from a headset: clear communications, comfort, and durability.
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Antonio Villaraigosa may name an interim chief or leave the post vacant for several weeks following Bratton's departure. As many as 11 internal candidates have applied for the job.
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Columbine is a vivid example of what happens during a tactical operation when communications break down. It and 9/11 are also strong examples of why first responders need radios that can talk to personnel from other agencies.
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