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Patrol

The 'How to Be a Better Cop' Reading List

I sincerely believe that if you were to read one or two of these books, you'll be a better cop for it. And if you haven't the time or inclination for reading, then it might hearten you to know some are available on audio books.

September 29, 2009

Patrol

The State of American Law Enforcement - Working on the Front Lines

At some point in his or her various travels, the patrol officer will ask a question that pertains equally well to the task at hand and his or her career in law enforcement: Just how the hell did I get here, and where am I going?

June 30, 2008

Patrol

The Thin Blue Line

The great British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli famously said, "There are lies, damned lies, and statistics." It's a funny line, one that was later quoted by Mark Twain. But the truth is that statistics don't lie. They are just subject to interpretation, and their truth is in the eye of the beholder.

April 30, 2007

Patrol

The Money Crunch: Staffing Shortage

When times are tough, staffing takes the brunt of the cuts. That's true in business. That's true in law enforcement.

October 31, 2004

Patrol

Starting from Scratch

Founding a police department is a challenge that not many people would want to assume. But that's the task that faced the civic leaders of Federal Way, Washington.

February 28, 2003

Patrol

Centers of Higher Learning

Although most agencies supply their officers with basic firearms training, there are reasons that law enforcement officers are some of the most active attendees of specialized gun training academies.

March 31, 2002

Vehicle Ops

Cops on Bikes

It might look easy, but you better be ready for training and lots of exercise before you trade in your cruiser for two wheels.

November 30, 2001