LETTERS

Law Officer has received some feedback on two of my recent Safety Tips, “Searching with the Muzzle” (November/December 2006, p. 14) and “Shooting with Gloves” (January 2007, p. 14).

Ralph Mroz

Officer Safety

You can influence the behavior of others and contribute to a mindset of safety.

Dale Stockton

Third Degree: The L-3 EOTech M553

The holographic design has proven itself as a close-quarters (and beyond) optic, offering extremely fast target acquisition through all lighting conditions.

Jeff Chudwin

TACTICS TIP: Did you know you’re carrying a camera?

Like any other team, we used mirrors to safely peer into the unknown before exposing ourselves to a potential threat.

Safety Tip: Breaking Windows Safely

The tricks to not getting cut.

Ralph Mroz

FREE STUFF: Web Site for Mobile-Device Examiners

Web Site for Mobile-Device Examiners and Training Courses on CD offered for free.

Upcoming Training: March 2007

Four courses to check out.

LODD: Off-duty deputy fatally shot

Deputy Daniel Browne-Sanchez, was shot and killed while off duty when attempting to take action against an armed robber.

Automatic License Plate Recognition

As the system reads a license plate, it compares the plate to the database. If it makes a hit, it alerts the operator.

JP Molnar

Ambush Survival

So, what can the average street-wise officer do to prevent an ambush-style assault? Plenty.

Dave Grossi

Shooting with a Flashlight

What do you do with the light when you need your support hand to perform some other function?

Dave Spaulding

Tenacity Training

This Pride Run was intended to show them they could accomplish more than normally expected if they adopted an attitude of endurance.

Bob Vernon

When the Dust Settles

The learn-as-you-go method is a poor model to employ when lives and careers are at risk.

Jeff Chudwin

Appellate Court Mandates Least Intrusive Means to Effect an Arrest

The proper standard in determining the legality of an arrest under the Fourth Amendment is whether the use of force was objectively reasonable.

Laura L. Scarry

Tech Beat: Laser Sights

Shooters have been hanging laser sighting systems on firearms for years, with varying degrees of success.

Steve Ashley

Accessory to Adultery

I'm sure there are plenty of old-time cops who don't think a little duty booty is a big deal.

Bullethead

Investigations: Understanding Probable Cause

Ability to skillfully document in writing facts and circumstances that lead to logical inferences and reasonable conclusions remains a professional requirement in criminal investigation.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore

I Learned About Policing From That: Thoughts on Traffic Stops

When you come up to their passenger side, they are not prepared. Adding the element of surprise could save your life.

Reality Based Training: Suit Selection

Here's what I perceive to be the strengths and limitations of the various suits.

Ken Murray