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Jeff Chudwin

Jeff Chudwin

Jeff Chudwin is the Law Officer Tactical Ops columnist. He's also the 2009 Law Officer Trainer of the Year and serves as chief of police for the Village of Olympia Fields, Ill. A founding member and current president of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association and co-chair of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Region 4, Chudwin is a former assistant state’s attorney and has been a firearms, use-of-force and emergency response trainer for more than 25 years.

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Stay S.A.F.E.

Military lessons prove effective on the street to keep our officers aware.

Simple, Real & Difficult

Jeff Chudwin reflects on what he learned at NPRC 2009—from the utility of magnified optics to the importance of physical fitness.

Patrol Rifles

A primary problem in getting patrol rifles out to officers on the street has been cost.

Swine Flu

In heightened risk situations, officers must take steps to protect themselves.

Can Older Really Be Better?

"The difference between a great gun and a mediocre one is usually not realized until the user has attained a certain level of competence."

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