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Blue Ink: Police Tattoos
Tattoos have become very popular in the law enforcement and military communities. Officers who get inked often choose a tattoo of something that has great meaning to them, such as family, their faith, or a close friend. View a few examples of tattoos. Photos courtesy of Steve Winterstein of Five-O Tattoo in Elburn, Ill.
A pair of handcuffs intertwined with a vine and blue flowers graces this officer's arm just above the wrist.
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Ind. Cop Demoted for Appearing In Hip-Hop Video
Gary (Ind.) Police Chief Wade Ingram demoted Officer Jason Johnson, after the officer was seen in a rap video with his cruiser. Read the full story here.
Video Gary Rap Cop
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Off-Duty NYPD Cop Takes Down Robber
NYPD officer Ivan Marcano was shot after he confronted three armed robbers while off duty. Officer Marcano returned fire, striking one of three suspects. Read the full story here.
Video Nypd Off Duty Robbery
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One Stance, Three Uses
As street cops we can break down three major areas in which we use some type of stance: field interviewing, fighting (obtaining control), and shooting. Many police academies and law enforcement agencies have a variation for each of the three areas described. My question is why?
Photo courtesy of Amaury Murgado.
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Readiness Bags
A go bag is usually filled with loaded magazines, water, and snacks. It's a stop-gap to keep you functioning while away from your patrol car and main resources for a few hours.
Photo courtesy of Amaury Murgado.
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K-9 Training Challenges
A police K-9 isn't a simple weapon used to attack suspects. At least not anymore. Temperament, sensory ability, and certain natural drives are just some of the considerations. Not just any dog has what it takes to work in law enforcement.
Photo: Mark W. Clark
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Okla. Recruit Dies After Training Accident
An Oklahoma City Police recruit who was critically injured during arrest and control training died as a result of that injury, the agency has announced.
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Officer's Daughter Fights To Save His Job
An Anderson (Ind.) Police officer's 11-year-old daughter posted a 4-minute video to YouTube in which she shows notecards imploring city leaders not to lay off her father as budget cuts loom. Read the full story here.
Video Daddys Girl
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Vallejo Hires Officers, Seeks New Police Pension Plan
Vallejo leaders unanimously agreed Tuesday night to accelerate a plan approved in June to hire five new police officers. The Vallejo City Council's vote comes before city labor negotiators have hammered out a city-forged plan to reduce new police hires' pension packages.
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Minn. Agency Swears In First Somali-Born Recruit
As Garaad Sahal becomes the St. Paul Police Department's first Somali officer, he hopes to bridge the gap between his community and police.
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N.J. Detective Splits Time as Cop and Football Coach
Det. Brian Logan of the Newark (N.J.) PD works the night shift verifying tips in a Crime Stoppers van so he can spend his afternoons coaching his local high school football team.
Photo courtesy of Brian Logan.
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Vet Who Lost Legs in Iraq Works Toward Cop Career
an just completed coursework for his bachelor's degree in business at Rosemont College, something else Tan never thought he could do, but promised his mother, and others he would. He'd love a career in law enforcement.
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