Tag: Military-related: Page 18

Training

Aiding and Abetting a Success Story

My pager went off one afternoon a few months later. It was Andy and he seemed to be upset. He had gone to see a Marine recruiter and was told that because of his past run-ins with the law, he wouldn't even make it past the interview stage.

September 30, 2008

Patrol

N.C. Deputies Ambushed, One Killed

Hundreds of officers searched into the night Saturday for an Iraq War veteran they believe ambushed two Caldwell County sheriff's deputies late Friday. One of the officers died. The other might have been saved by his bulletproof vest.

September 22, 2008

Patrol

N.C. Deputy Slaying Suspect is Ex-Officer, Iraq War Veteran

The man accused of fatally shooting a Caldwell County, N.C., sheriff's deputy is a former S.C. police officer with Army Ranger training who continues to elude authorities.

September 22, 2008

Weapons

FN's SCAR Rifle Offers Heavy Punch, Light Recoil

Available in two versions—5.56mm and 7.62mm—the SCAR was developed to meet specific SOCOM requirements, but it would make an excellent SWAT rifle.

April 30, 2008

Training

How Do I Go From MP To COP?

Those who choose to enter the military do so for a variety of different reasons. For some it's simply a wise career move that includes a free college education and some great benefits.  For others, however, it's more of a calling.

October 31, 2007

Gangs

Criminal Gangs in the Military

I wondered to myself how these obvious tattoos could be missed by his Marine Corps superiors, especially the Sureño tattoo in large letters across his chest. The suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting and said, "I did it for the brotherhood and the brown side." He then exposed the Sureño tattoo.

October 24, 2007

Patrol

U.S. Law Enforcement Cites Tangible Progress in Iraqi Training

Army Brig. Gen. David Phillips, deputy commander of the Civilian Police Assistance Training Team, reports that tangible gains have been achieved with regard to the police force's relationships with Iraqi ministries and justice, judicial capacity is on the rise, corruption is being pursued internally, and the training program is continuing to expand.

June 10, 2007

Patrol

HBO's 'Band of Brothers' Hero to Appear at TREXPO West

Ed "Doc" Pepping; a medic with Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division—the unit whose story is told in the book and HBO mini-series "Band of Brothers"—will appear at TREXPO West in Long Beach next week.

March 14, 2007

Patrol

The "Moto" and How to Get It

A recent e-mail from a reader asked me how a leader brings out the highest levels of motivation from police officers. It seems like a great topic to write about.

December 31, 2006

Patrol

They Think You’re Stupid

One of the worst things about American society is that we tend to equate wealth with intelligence. Anybody with half a brain can tell you it’s not true. I mean look at Paris Hilton. Heck, look at any Hilton since Conrad, the man who built the family’s wealth.

November 30, 2006

Special Units

The Wisdom of Warriors

Attendees to this year’s TREXPO East had the opportunity to attend presentations by two of the most passionate and inspirational speakers on the law enforcement lecture circuit: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Col. Danny McKnight, both retired U.S. Army Rangers.

September 30, 2006

Patrol

Gifts From Home

A Marine died in Anbar Province, Iraq, yesterday. It’s Nov. 8 when I write this. And a Marine died yesterday in Anbar Province. Far from his or her loved ones.

November 30, 2005