Tradition Unimpeded by Progress

Many of us remember the time when a lot of agencies required officers to wear their hats at all times, even if it was tactically unsound to do so.

Dale Stockton

Third Degree: The Leupold Tactical Prismatic Scope

When selecting any piece of gear, ask yourself if the equipment in question solves a problem for you. Don t be concerned with what others think.

Dave Spaulding

Law Officer Announces the 2007 Gold Badge of Service Winner

Established last year, the magazine s annual award recognizes a company that best demonstrates a model of commitment and service to the public safety community.

Dale Stockton

Los Angeles-area law enforcement & private security meet to discuss terrorism

The fight against terrorism is fought not by armies, but by public and private security organizations that work to counteract terrorism in major cities.

Safety Tip: Enhance Your Range Training

Next time you're practicing on the range, here's a way to greatly enhance the survival usefulness of that training at no additional cost and with no additional time.

Ralph Mroz

LODD: Off-Duty Officer Killed While Fending Off Armed Robbers

Orlando (Fla.) Police Department Officer Alfred Gordon was shot and killed Oct. 4 when he attempted to take police action during a robbery while off-duty.

Smart Talk

Functions like the overhead lights, siren and video system are controlled by speech command, allowing the officer to keep both hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

JP Molnar

Domestic Violence Calls

So, what can you do to lessen the chance for a violent confrontation when you receive the domestic-violence (DV) call?

Dave Grossi

Shoothouse Training

Train in your shoothouse safely and effectively.

Dave Spaulding

Improving Investigations with Optimism

Aggressively seeking good performance is part of an overall attitude of optimism. Optimistic people keep their eyes on an objective and are not consumed by the obstacles.

Bob Vernon

Would You Do That In a Fight?

Consider how many agencies firearms training (fighting-skills training) consists of officers standing still in front of an unmoving piece of paper, in full light, with little to no stress and generous time frames. Are these the conditions of a deadly force event?

Jeff Chudwin

Probable Cause to Search

It's good practice to get an affirmative answer before conducting a search.

Laura L. Scarry

Radio Rio Grande

Thousands of miles of terrain, almost 20 agencies and a varied landscape make for a communications nightmare.

Jennifer Bradley

Tac-Team Dynamics

Your problem is she has different equipment than you and you thought SWAT was still a male stronghold.

Bullethead

Investigations: Establishing Informant Reliability

This article deals with establishing the reliability of informant information for use in securing arrest and search-and-seizure warrants.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore

Reality Based Training: The Ten Minute Warrior

Ten-Minute Warrior: This concept includes daily exercises that provide participants with something each day in the core areas I've termed the Seven Survivals. By doing a little bit each day, officers truly develop skills with a long-lasting effect.

Ken Murray