Miranda Warnings

On March 17, 2010, a judge in Lake County, Ill., ruled that a videotaped murder confession wouldn’t be admitted into evidence...

Laura L. Scarry

Heart & Soul

The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association & Trainer of the Year embody service & commitment.

Dale Stockton

Put Your Partner First

This isn't a complaint or a question, just an observation. My first partner got some bad news: She has cancer.

Bullethead

Sighting Solutions

Using the ACOG/XS Sight combination requires time and practice, but you’ll be surprised at how fast you can get on top of this...

Dave Spaulding

Applications Accepted

The Small, Rural, Tribal & Border Regional Center (SRTBRC)—formerly the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center—is accepting applications through July 1 to attend its fall 2010 institute. Applications are available at www.rleti.org

Reasons to SMILE

There’s a stereotype about cops: They’re mistrustful, hence, not the types to engage actively in social media. Increasingly—and necessarily—that stereotype is wrong...

Crawford Coates

Sunk & Stranded

“The handlebars, along with the nose of the machine and all of its weight—591 pounds—were pressing into my head and shoulders. In that brief moment, I knew I was going to die.”

The Pick of the Litter

The goal is not mere survival, says Dave Spaulding. “We need to train our guys on the street to prevail.”

Crawford Coates | Nicole Reino

No Repetition

Mumbai has given law enforcement a lot to consider. A coordinated, multiple-site attack is a very difficult event to respond to. How would the average American city fare?

Jeff Chudwin

Dealing with 'Maybe' People

Subject-management reports must be detailed, concise & complete.

Dave Grossi

Tactical Standards

My first tactical operation as a police officer came a long time ago, and, yes, it almost feels like it was in a galaxy far, far away...

R.K. Miller