I Learned About Policing From That: Flash Bang Boom

The loud noise, bright light and elevated atmospheric pressure combine to temporarily distract suspects, which aids in overcoming their resistance.

Steve Ijames

The Allure of Cyren Call

We need to proceed very carefully at this point; it's time for due diligence and investigation.

Dale Stockton

Third Degree: Night Vision

Night vision enables entry teams to stay in a stealth mode while clearing an interior of a house or building.

Gold Badge of Service Award

The magazine's annual award recognizes a company that best demonstrates a model of commitment and service to the public safety community.

Law Officer Team

Industry News

Dave Spaulding, Law Officer’s Firearms columnist, will conduct two seminars geared toward law enforcement next month at the SHOT Show in Orlando, Fla.

Law Officer Team

Safety Tip: Searching with the Muzzle

Years ago, I was taught at the Smith &, Wesson Academy that you should properly conduct searches with the gun out with the muzzle downward and pointing in a safe direction.

Ralph Mroz

Smart Cars, Part 1

First, do not pump the brake pedal thinking that the pulsations mean something’s wrong—it’s normal.

JP Molnar

The Armored Rescue Vehicle

Elapsed time from the shots-fired report to the rescue of the officers uninjured: 13 minutes.

Chuck Remsberg

Training for Close-Quarter Combat

I solved the problem by executing a super secret, Ninja-like, spec-ops move known to very few people on the planet I poked her in the eyes.

Dave Spaulding

Technology Decisions

Management may tend to focus on their own objectives rather than the objectives of the field officers they serve.

Bob Vernon

Family First for Peace of Mind

When large-scale emergencies arise, natural or man-made, citizens rush home to their families. Police officers are expected to do the opposite and report to their job.

Jeff Chudwin

Moonlighting & Civil Liability

Most federal litigation involving secondary employment turns on whether the officer s conduct meets Section 1983 s color of law requirement.

Laura L. Scarry

Emergency Communications

Waiting for a disaster to strike before you try to rent a satellite phone might not be the best plan for a law enforcement agency. You can buy one or two phones & store them, bringing them out only when needed.

Steve Ashley

Internal Damnation

A lot of half-truths and misunderstandings end up as the labels used to cover lies. There's no place for lies or liars in our profession under any label.

Bullethead

Investigations: Investigating Robbery (part 1 of 3)

High-incident rates of street-level robberies can be significantly reduced through a combination of crime analysis, directed patrol and decoy operations.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore

Reality Based Training: Big Scenarios, Big Danger

The mayor was not informed and believed the attack and the explosives were real.

Ken Murray