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Inside the Badge by Staff WriterDecember 16, 2022

10 Tips From North Pole For Officers Working on Christmas

There is almost nothing more enjoyable than picking up a good warrant arrest or two on Christmas, New Year’s, or Thanksgiving for that matter. Yes, the DA might dismiss the case, but you get the satisfaction of knowing that your special someone won’t be opening their presents or cutting into a juicy Christmas turkey. Don’t want to spend the holidays with Officer Friendly? Don’t ignore the law!

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Inside the Badge by Kory FlowersDecember 14, 2022

We Can Do So Much More with Body Cameras

During a probable cause search of a vehicle, for example, an officer can train herself to narrate and justify her actions, even speaking in first person to the court.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 14, 2022

10 Tips for Felony/High Risk Traffic Stops

“It's a nationwide epidemic in law enforcement, cops at the end of pursuits or situations running up to vehicles. It's the worst thing we could be doing. It's getting people killed,” says Mike Willis. “This has got to stop. This mindset has got to stop. Let's stay back behind cover and do it safer.”

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 12, 2022

5 Things to Know Before Buying VR Training Systems

When police chiefs find it is time to invest in VR training systems, where do they begin? What should they know before they buy?

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 12, 2022

5 Things to Know Before Buying VR Training Systems

When police chiefs find it is time to invest in VR training systems, where do they begin? What should they know before they buy?

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamDecember 7, 2022

10 Tips for Field Training Officers

Think of an FTO as a football coach shaping, leading, and preparing a new member of his team. He or she needs to be prepared and bring the right skillset and methods to the table for best training the new recruits.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMarch 9, 2022

ARVs in Action: Reaching New Heights

Ring Power Tactical Solutions steps up capabilities on it’s The Rook tracked armor vehicle with an improved armored deployment platform.

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Articlesby David GriffithDecember 8, 2021

Tech Spotlight: Taking CAD to the Next Level

CentralSquare is adding new features and capabilities to its computer-aided dispatch solution to make officers safer and to speed response to 911 calls.

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Articlesby Eric DaigleMarch 3, 2021

Point of Law: Excessive Force and Failure to Intervene

In Alston v. Swarbrick, Florida deputies faced potential claims of wrongful arrest, unreasonable use of OC spray, and "bystander liability."

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Articlesby Doug WyllieDecember 9, 2020

Tire Deflation Devices: Is Ending a Pursuit Worth Ending a Life?

Officers must assess the risk vs. the reward of using spike strips on a fast-moving vehicle while standing dangerously close to the roadway.

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