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May 2007 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

When SOP is not enough

By recognizing critical cues officers can more quickly and appropriately apply tactics to manage situations.

Information Sharing

Our world is getting smaller and smaller with the information available to all of us.

2007 Buyer's Guide

All Buyer's Guide listings are updated regularly and can be accessed by going to the homepage and clicking on the Buyer's Guide tab.

Law Officer Team

Editor’s Note

Honor the Sacrifice of Fallen Officers

While no one becomes a law enforcement officer in order to lose their life, we all know it's a possibility.

Dale Stockton


Staging Area

Photo Dave Spaulding

Third Degree: The HK .45

It's quite trim, considering it holds a double-stack 10-round magazine.

Dave Spaulding


Staging Area

Photo Dale Stockton

A Helping Hand

But despite their positive attitude, these officers have a long way to go.

Dale Stockton


Staging Area

Commentary: In the Spirit of National Police Week

In the spirit of National Police Week, the short piece below serves to remind you of who you are and the meaning of the oath you took.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore


Staging Area

Photo Dale Stockton

Safety Tip: Choosing a Backup Gun

If you can be trusted with one gun, you can certainly be trusted with two.

Ralph Mroz


Staging Area

Photo courtesy Aurora Police Department

LODD: Officer Fatally Injured in Vehicle Accident

Officer Doug Byrne, 37 was killed in automobile accident while responding to a medical emergency call.


Cruiser Corner

Photos JP Molnar

The 2007 Impala Police Package

We all know the pride and excitement of driving a new police vehicle that looks great, drives well and allows us to do our job with ease.

JP Molnar


Tactics

Photo Dale Stockton

Traffic-Stop Approaches

Tactically speaking, passenger-side approaches are a lot safer than traditional driver-side approaches.

Dave Grossi


Firearms

Photos Dave Spaulding

The Duty Rig

Weapon retention is the function of an alert, trained officer, not a gizmo or gadget.

Dave Spaulding


On Point

I Lead,Therefore I Follow

Legitimate authority does not demand followers violate laws or established principles.

Bob Vernon


Legal Eagle

Photo Dale Stockton

False-Arrest Claims

Indeed, arrestees sometimes threaten officers with the fateful words, "I'm gonna sue you!"

Laura L. Scarry


Bullethead

Bored with Apple Pie

So, your town features only drunks, shoplifting and disturbances? I don't believe it. Look harder.

Bullethead


Photo Ken Murray

Reality Based Training: How To Search Trainees

The search process must occur under the keen eye of someone with the observation skills of a Las Vegas pit boss.

Ken Murray


A Note About the Law Officer Archives
Looking for something prior to January 2008? Additional archives bare coming soon to the new LawOfficer.com

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