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Tag: How-To Guides: Page 4
Training
How To Conduct an Area Canvass
You need to do a thorough search of the area surrounding a crime scene to develop leads and solve crimes.
November 3, 2017
Vehicle Ops
How To Work With Aviation Units
POLICE
Officers need to communicate and coordinate with the flight crew to get the most out of air support units.
October 31, 2017
Technology
Special Report: Software & Hardware
APB360, ScheduleAnywhere, Envisage Technologies, Quetel Corp., and Spillman Technologies, a Motorola Solutions Co.
In this special report from POLICE Magazine, you'll learn about how hardware and software enhance officer safety, what you need to know about the cloud, how to handle software implementation, how laptops and tablets compare, and useful law enforcement apps.
October 30, 2017
Training
How To…Adjust to a New Agency
It doesn't matter whether you're a rookie heading into your first orientation or a 10-year veteran, adjusting to a new agency can be tricky. If you aren't careful, it can be a bit overwhelming as you try to fit in.
October 9, 2017
Patrol
How To Work With Fire Rescue
It's important to communicate with firefighters and rescue personnel and not get in each other's way.
September 5, 2017
Patrol
How To Communicate During a Pursuit
While there are many aspects of vehicle pursuits, clear communication is vital. How can that best be achieved during the heat of the moment in a pursuit?
July 7, 2017
Patrol
How To Work With Aviation Units
There is no substitute for some type of aircraft in the air to support your operations. It's imperative that the coordination between ground units and flight crews be seamless and problem free. But this is easier said than done.
June 10, 2017
Patrol
How To Conduct Patrol-Level Interviews
Though the mission of a patrol officer is different than that of an investigator, you will find that when it comes to teaching interviews and interrogations, the material is often geared toward an investigator. Here are tips for patrol-level interviews.
April 7, 2017
Patrol
How to Investigate Lost Children
There are basically five ways children go missing: abduction by a parent, kidnapping and ransom, runaway children, predator abduction, or unexplained disappearance. Until you figure out what you have, each investigation starts off with the premise that the child has gone missing by wandering off somewhere. This article will cover common aspects of a lost child in order to help an officer with the initial investigation.
March 10, 2017
Training
How to Investigate a Burglary
My friend used investigating burglaries as his template for training new detectives. Since his clearance rate was always above the national average, his training model likely has merit. With that in mind, here are some points to remember.
February 9, 2017
Patrol
How to...Respond Instead of React
One of the best strategies we can employ is to maintain our professional standards by calmly responding to highly charged situations instead of reacting to them.
January 17, 2017
Patrol
How To…Understand Your Role as an Initial Investigator
Conducting an investigation involves knowing your first responder responsibilities and knowing what the follow-up investigator (detective) will be looking for.
November 8, 2016
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