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Patrol

Improvised Weapons

It's time to think outside the box-way outside the box.

September 30, 2003

Weapons

On the Cutting Edge

No department would dare let said officer hit the street without training and instruction in policies governing the use of a pistol. Many PDs even have policies regarding the use of flashlights. But in most departments an edged weapon/cutting tool clipped to the pocket of the officer's duty pants flies under the radar.

September 30, 2002

Special Units

TWO if by Sea: Tactical Waterborne Units

The lesson of the Baltimore exercise is quite clear: police agencies can't just arbitrarily decide that their jurisdictions end at the water's edge and assume that anything on the water will be handled by the Coast Guard, the Navy, or somebody else.

July 31, 2002

Patrol

By Popular Demand

Based on reader requests, this is the list of your top product picks for 2001.

March 31, 2002

Patrol

Flashlights: Blinded by the Light

All of these offerings can effectively blind a potential threat, even in the daylight. This tactic can give you valuable seconds to evaluate your circumstances, and to act on the subject if necessary before he regains his sight. Flashlights are more than convenient sources of light; they can be used as life-saving tools.

February 28, 2002

Patrol

Resilient Rechargeable Flashlight

Streamlight

Streamlight has redesigned its Survivor rechargeable flashlight to make it safer and more durable. It now has an extended run time of 1.7 continuous hours and is rechargeable up to 1,000 times.

November 30, 2001