Tag: How-To Guides: Page 8

Patrol

How To Buy a Ballistic Vest

POLICE

Finding the right body armor is often a personal endeavor, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.

January 27, 2013

Patrol

How To Start a K-9 Unit

POLICE

Four-legged cops can help you catch more criminals and cut your department’s costs.

January 26, 2013

Patrol

How To Search for Concealed Suspects

POLICE

Attics, basements, closets, and crawlspaces all present great hazards to officers searching for concealed suspects.

January 25, 2013

Special Units

How To Start a SWAT Team

POLICE

A specially trained tactical unit could be the winning weapon in your agency’s arsenal.

January 25, 2013

Patrol

How To Investigate a Meth Lab

POLICE

Patrol officers rarely have the training or equipment to approach these hazardous crime scenes, and they’re the ones facing the greatest risks.

January 24, 2013

Patrol

How To Respond to a Crime Scene

POLICE

The actions you take as a first responder can determine the value of crime scene evidence for investigators and prosecutors.

January 24, 2013

Patrol

How To Tell When You Need a Search Warrant

POLICE

While it's always best to have a piece of paper to back you up in court, sometimes shortcuts are OK.

January 24, 2013

Technology

How To Investigate Cybercrime

POLICE

Tracking bad guys on the Net takes the experience of a detective and the know-how of a tech head.

January 23, 2013

Patrol

How To Justify Officer Safety Searches

POLICE

Know the limits of your authority to protect yourself—physically and legally.

January 23, 2013

Patrol

How To Develop Informants

POLICE

Building a network of criminals in the know can help you generate leads and solve cases—if you do it right.

January 23, 2013

Patrol

How To Close the Generation Gap with Better Communication

POLICE

Understanding generational differences can help everyone work together better.

January 23, 2013

Patrol

How To Spot a Stolen Vehicle

POLICE

Alert patrol officers can help recover stolen vehicles and take dirtbag thieves off the streets.

January 22, 2013