Tag: Off-Duty Life: Page 10

Patrol

Houston Sgt. Demoted for Racy Online Photos

A Houston Police officer who posted racy photos of herself on a modeling site has lost her sergeant's bars, as the agency has demoted her to officer and assigned her to the property room.

March 20, 2013

Training

Mo. Agency Silences Pot-Lobbying Sergeant

A St. Louis Metro Police sergeant has sued his department, after commanders revoked his permission to work as a lobbyist supporting the legalization of marijuana.

March 17, 2013

Training

N.J. Cops Investigated for Gangsta-Rap Videos

Four Irvington (N.J.) Police officers now face an internal investigation, after they appeared in gangsta-rap videos on YouTube showing them threatening violence against rivals.

March 11, 2013

Patrol

Pelican Introduces ProGear Laptop/Camera Backpack

The S130 features a removable padded divider set with a polymer door to protect a camera body, extra lenses, and flash equipment. Remove the padded dividers and the compartment becomes a travel pack.

March 7, 2013

Patrol

Dallas Lt. Suspended for Violent Rap Song

Lt. Regina Smith has been on administrative leave since November, after she appeared in a video as rapper "Lucille Baller." Smith owned music production company Big Rush In and appeared on that website in uniform.

March 3, 2013

Women in Law Enforcement

Pitfalls of Off-Duty Carry for Female Cops

Our clothing is close-fitting, which makes it difficult and occasionally impractical to conceal a handgun underneath it. The bulge makes it much too obvious.

February 27, 2013

Training

Boston Police Reality Show Debuts on TNT

"Boston's Finest," which begins airing Wednesday, will include a more personal look at officers' lives away from their law enforcement duties.

February 21, 2013

Training

The Bulge in Blue

The plan here is to introduce a Monday-Wednesday-Friday exercise regimen that is unique, fast (sub-30 minutes each), and cheap. Do as you read here for six weeks and you'll be nothing less than shocked at the level of strength and conditioning you attain with so little time invested in each workout.

January 24, 2013

Weapons

PMR-30 .22WMR Pistol

Kel-Tec

The PMR-30 is a light weight, full size pistol chambered for the flat-shooting .22Magnum cartridge (.22WMR). It uses a double stack magazine of a new design that holds 30 rounds and fits completely in the grip of the pistol. SHOT Show Booth #16741, #16745, and #7506

January 7, 2013

Careers

Off-Duty Behavior

Once you become a police officer or deputy, the world changes its view of you. I know you're the same man or woman that you were before you poked your hand up and took the oath, but there are some realities we need to discuss.

January 2, 2013

Training

Nude Photos of Ore. Officer Appear Online

An Albany (Ore.) Police officer remains on the job, even though nude photos that showed his badge appeared on a gossip website.

December 5, 2012

Training

Concert Benefits Officers Affected by Sandy

The Monmouth County (N.J.) Traffic Officers Association has scheduled a benefit concert to help police, fire, and EMS personnel who were affected by Superstorm Sandy.

November 28, 2012