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November 2010 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

Catching a Break

Dealing with the media can be thorny, but public interest often solves cold cases. Here are some tips on how to do it.

Donna Brant

Keeping it Real

A realistic firearms training simulator for under $20K? The SRTB-RC has created a program to make it a reality.

Officer Down: The Mark Black Incident

Veteran cops sometimes get complacent. Lucky for Deputy Black, he shot back into action and saved his own life.

Brian McKenna

Editor’s Note

The War at Home

Officer safety doesn’t happen by accident; it’s an intentional act.

Dale Stockton


Staging Area

Photo courtesy CDP

Getting Ready

FEMA’s Initial Law Enforcement Response to Suicide Bomb Attacks graduation day in Pennsylvania.


Staging Area

Photo Nicole Reino

Shooting Stars

Law Officer partners with the NSSF again for SHOT Show.

Crawford Coates


Tactical Ops

Photos Courtesy Jeff Chudwin

Good & Plenty

Life-and-death moments are “come as you are” events. Ensure you have enough ammo and a back-up firearm.

Jeff Chudwin


Train the Trainer

Photo Courtesy Charles Heal

The Tactical Evangelist

Sid Heal has done a lot in his life, much of it for the benefit of law enforcement tactics.

R.K. Miller


Department Depot

Photo Dave Spaulding

The Third Degree: The Burg Bag

This crisis-response kit will aid you during high-risk situations.

Dave Spaulding


Department Depot

November More Gear

Law Officer Team


Bullethead

Role Models

You need hardworking, ethical cops who understand the importance of what they’re doing.

Bullethead


Cruiser Corner

Photos JP Molnar

The Beast Is Back

The new Chevrolet Caprice means business.

JP Molnar


Legal Eagle

Photo iStock

Hang Ups

If no one answers the phone or door, does that justify breaking down the door without a warrant?

Laura L. Scarry


Tactics

Photo JP Molnar

The Passenger-side Approach

Learn about the passenger side approach and how it can benefit you.

Dave Grossi


Firearms

Photos Dave Spaulding

AR Enhancement

Gun modifications that are worth looking into.

Dave Spaulding


Product Spotlights

Personal Protection and Flashlights

To see this month's Product Spotlight galleries just click on the links mentioned in this article.


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