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August 2008 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

Less-Lethal Weapons

Taser information and best practices.

Chris Boyd

So, you want an LPR?

I sincerely believe LPRs can change law enforcement capabilities and expectations as much as car radios and walkie-talkies did.

Gun-Mounted Lights for Patrol

Historically, most police shootings have taken place in low-light environments.

Mike Boyle

Psychic Detectives

Psychic detective use by police agencies has been well documented for some time. The results, however, are open to endless debate.

Bob Lee

Photo  courtesy Blackhawk! Dynamic Entry

Breaking the Ice

Tactical officers can perform a break and rake to startle a barricaded suspect and spark communication when they're not responding to negotiations.


Editor’s Note

3 Years In

I was sobered by the journey this publication has taken and the experiences we've had as a result of our relationship with America's finest.

Dale Stockton


Staging Area

Photo courtesy Heckler & Koch

The HK .45 Compact

Like the company's USP pistol, the HK .45C can be purchased with any one of 10 trigger systems.

Dave Spaulding


Staging Area

Photo courtesy WCPR

Stress Relief

Professional help is available for law enforcement personnel who are having trouble functioning because of on-the-job stress.


Staging Area

Drive to Survive: Anti-Lock Brakes

Your anti-lock brakes are a great safety feature.

Travis Yates


Staging Area

Trooper Killed During Traffic Stop

Trooper David Blanton was shot and killed while making a traffic stop.


Legal Eagle

(Photo Dale Stockton)

When Are Miranda Warnings Required During Traffic Stops?

A temporary detention incident to a traffic stop or general on-the-scene investigation normally doesn't trigger the Miranda protections.

Laura L. Scarry


Tactics

Photo AP/The Daily News Journal, Rachelle Morvant

Identifying Excited Delirium

Just when you thought you knew it all about how to handle emotionally disturbed persons (EDPs), a new type comes along to throw a whole new monkey wrench into the subject management works.

Dave Grossi


Firearms

Photos by Dave Spaulding

Back to Basics

The course has changed very little since Col. Cooper devised it, mostly because the tactics and techniques that make up the course have stood the test of time.

Dave Spaulding


On Point

Organizational Culture

Organizational culture is recognized as a powerful force that impacts the behavior of its members.

Bob Vernon


Tactical Ops

Photo courtesy Jeff Felts/Centermass, Inc.

The 2008 National Patrol Rifle Competition

The range officers raked two pistols out of the sand pit along with mags, pouches and assorted gear.

Jeff Chudwin


Train the Trainer

Photo AP/Kevin Rivoli

Classroom Characters

Demeaning a student and embarrassing them in front of their peers not only damages the individual's learning, but also your credibility as an instructor.

R.K. Miller


Technology

Photos Tim Dees

Building the Cop-Proof Computer

Never assume your equipment will receive the tender loving care you think is due. Any piece of gear you give to a cop will be beaten like a rented mule, and there s not a thing you can do about it.

Tim Dees


Photo Ken Murray

Reality-Based Training: Training Tips

I also believe in active interaction between a student and their trainer during a scenario. This type of interaction shouldn't be intrusive, but in many instances, it will break the conventional flow of the scenario.

Ken Murray


Photo Jessica Bursteinnbcu photo bank via AP images

Investigations: Investigative Ethics

The success or failure of a police organization depends heavily on the actions of its individual members.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore


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