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Police Applicant Involved In N.J. Cop's Fatal Crash
The driver of the vehicle that slammed into Millville (N.J.) Police Officer Christopher Reeves' cruiser and killing the officer had applied to the department to become an officer.
Millville (N.J.) Police Officer Christopher Reeves. Photo: MPD
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Chicago PD Adds 43 Recruits
The recruits must complete about 1,000 hours of training at the academy, even though Illinois only requires 400 hours of training for sworn officers. The police academy's training program emphasizes procedural justice law, traffic law, tactical communication, emergency driving, firearms handling, and scenario-based training.
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Cool Offs
Allegro Industries
Cool Offs are neck or head wraps designed to protect and provide comfort for workers who function in environments with excessive heat. They feature distinctive non-toxic cooling crystals that are activated by water, allowing this composite to absorb and lock in water to cool from 24 to 72 hours.
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Todd Young's Long Road Back
Shot on an Oakland street, Officer Todd Young endures numerous surgeries and continuous rehab to regain his status as a gang investigator and SWAT officer. His story is part of PoliceMag's "Returning To Duty" Web-only series about officers injured on the job.
Officer Young received emergency medical care at Highland Hospital. Photo: iStockPhoto.com
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Anti-Gay Muslim NYPD Recruit Claims Bias
A police recruit who was rejected by the NYPD after agreeing that gays "should be locked up" has sued the department claiming discrimination.
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Decision-Making Traps
Law enforcement is filled with decision-making. You need to go deeper in your understanding of this near art form. To improve your own skills, you need to learn about decision-making traps and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.
Photo courtesy of Amaury Murgado.
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Hasidic NYPD Cadet Fired Over Beard Length
A Hasidic Jewish NYPD cadet said he plans to sue the agency, after he was dismissed because he refused to trim his beard. The NYPD asked Fishel Litzman, 38, to leave the academy on Friday.
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Ohio Highway Patrol To Grow Force By 17%
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is hoping to find 180 qualified cadets to fill two upcoming training academy classes, a significant recruiting surge that signals new stability for the patrol’s once-fluctuating budget.
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Ind. Agency Prioritizes Minority Hiring
Fort Wayne (Ind.) Police commanders are actively seeking more minority applicants, including Burmese officers, to better reflect the community they serve.
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Police Product Test: Streamlight SL-20L Flashlight
Historically, the biggest hurdle with LED technology has been getting the "candela" or "candlepower" to compare to that of an incandescent. LEDs generally put out high "lumens," meaning they are really bright at close distances, but not as good at casting light in the distance. Streamlight figured out how to do both with this one.
Photo: Mark W. Clark
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Developing a Warrior Mindset
A mindset is developed when you employ a fixed mental attitude that predetermines your response to a given situation. For example, your attitudes toward something help develop your response or approach. Your mindset becomes your approach.
Photo courtesy of Amaury Murgado.
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Omaha Delays Recruit Class
An anticipated boost of manpower for the Omaha Police Department likely won't come until next year, after city officials pushed training for a new recruit class to August.
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