IACP 2012: NYPD Doubles Gang Unit To Focus On 'Street Crews'

To combat "street crews" that have replaced the Bloods, Crips and other traditional gangs, the New York Police Department will double the size of its gang investigative unit, Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday.

Heidi Howell

Painted in Blood

This episode of Coffee Break with Police Experts discusses the term "looting" in light of recent increases in organized retail crime and predictions on what's to come.

St. Louis Officer Struck by Vehicle, Critically Injured

“If it wasn’t for the quick action of the officers on the scene—putting him in one of our Tahoes—it could’ve been even worse than it is right now,” SLMPD Chief Robert Tracy said.

Doug Kazensky

Mike Finley

Two Tools for Field Communications

Two models may help your field conversations, depending on who you're talking to. Introduce-Explain-Ask is a service-oriented approach for relatively low-stress encounters. For tougher, more volatile situations, you can use Ask-Tell-Make.

Megan Satalich

POLICE Product Test: 5.11 V.XI XTU Pants and V.XI Sigurd Shirt

The V.XI XTU Pants and V.XI Sigurd Shirt achieve a good balance between looking tactical and approachable. You could wear them to a community engagement event or a high-stakes operation without looking out of place in either scenario.