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April 2011 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

The Case for Armor

The time has come for every officer to have it & wear it.

Crawford Coates

LPR Update

If you haven’t had a look at LPR systems in a while, you’ll be amazed by the innovations they’ve seen. Here’s a look.

Dale Stockton

Making Simulators Work

Simulators, “What should I buy?” and “What should I do with the technology/simulator I have?”

Ronald W. Tarr

Murder Investigations

Aggressive interrogations don’t have to cross the line to be successful.

Winnie Ann Maggiore, JD, NREMT-P

The Concept of Context

Why situational awareness is important in training.

Dale Stockton

Fallen Blue

Like several people on Fallen Blue’s board of directors, I lost a friend who was off duty.

Police Week: Send a Message

Tying blue ribbons on car antennas as a reminder that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price also honors those officers who serve and protect our communities every day.

Brooke McKay

Worn with Pride

In honor of those responders, 5.11 Tactical has created the 9.11 commemorative emblem and clothing collection.

Law Officer Team

The market for law enforcement motorcycles has traditionally been dominated by Harley, BMW & Honda. JP Molnar takes a look at these companies’ latest offerings, as well as a comeback by Kawasaki & new companies to the market.

JP Molnar

Train the Trainer

The Hollywood Trap

Hollywood is a powerful machine, and good trainers will recognize this. We must correct the bad behaviors it depicts.

R.K. Miller

Department Depot

Third Degree: Utility Duo

Surefire’s Crank & Dart utility knifes are built to last.

Dave Spaulding

Department Depot

April More Gear

More gear to check out including concealable armor for women.

Product Spotlights

Product Spotlight: Investigations & Forensics

Technology to help you uncover the truth.

Product Spotlights

Product Spotlight: Sights & Slings

Worthwhile gadgets & gizmos for your guns.

Legal Eagle

Vehicle Searches Post-Gant

Arizona v. Gant is often interpreted to mean that officers performing traffic stops cannot search vehicles. In fact, the Gant ruling specifically allows for warrantless vehicle searches under specific circumstances.

Laura L. Scarry

Firearms

It Depends

You can’t possibly train for every situation, but you can train on how to adjust tactics and techniques to fit the situation. Dave Spaulding weighs in on the importance of a situationally dependent approach.

Dave Spaulding

On Point

Playing as a Team

Police work is often a “loner sport,” but it doesn’t have to be. Bob Vernon explains why and how to foster a team spirit among your officers.

Bob Vernon

Bullethead

Dealing with Demons

My life fell apart; now I’m putting it back together

Bullethead

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