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Paul R. Laska

Paul R. Laska

After earning his B.S. in criminology from Florida State University, Paul Laska began his career in law enforcement with Florida's Belle Glade Police Department in 1974, where he was assigned to the Identification Section. In 1977 he moved to the Martin County (Fla.) Sheriff's Office as a detective with the Crime Scene Unit. In 25 years with the Sheriff's Office, he rose to the rank of sergeant, established the fingerprint identification files for the agency, was the first bomb technician, and eventually commanded the Forensic Science Unit, with responsibilities over crime scene investigation, fingerprint identification, bomb disposal, and for several years, records management. For his past seven years he was the environmental investigator, investigating a variety of environmental offenses, supporting a wide variety of regulatory agencies, and also continued as the bomb squad commander. Since retirement in 2002 he has continued in the field, working as a consultant, an instructor for a number of programs, and as a writer.

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A Bright Generation

As budgets continue to tighten, officers should consider ways to increase their capabilities. A new generation of tactical lights offers officers forensic capabilities.

Tools for the Shooter

Armorers, instructors, and regular shooters will routinely conduct maintenance on their firearms. Here are a couple devices designed for easy carry when on the range to make stripping, cleaning, and maintaining AR-15 and 1911 platform firearms easier.

Safety Bullet and Firearms Theft

The Safety Bullet is a device to permit one to have accessible a firearm for almost immediate use, while keeping it safer from untrained hands. Ignorance of firearms and lack of respect for others' property have brought us to where firearms need to be secured or made inoperable even when needed as a tool.

Pocket Sized Power The Kel-Tec PF-9

The PF-9 is not Kel-Tec's first 9mm Luger pistol. Their original 9mm, the P-11, was itself a small handgun. At one inch thick, it was not fat. However, the folks at Kel-Tec recognized that, while it served an important role, especially for carriers of S&W pistols, they could make a more concealable pistol.

UCT Revisited

The AR-15 drop in bolt kit consists of several components. Most simply, it includes a complete bolt assembly, minus firing pin, and a hammer, all plated with the EXO nickel boron treatment. It also had a slick feel, like a new, polished stainless steel firearm.

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