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February 2011 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

One & Done

Pros & cons of mandating rotations for your special teams.

Cpl. Brad Smith

Officer Down: To the Sound of Guns

Officer Peter Koe’s discipline and relentless pursuit, put a stop to a well-armed rampage.

Brian McKenna

Get the Word Out

The more accurate & relevant information your officers can receive, the better. Agencies are finding success with using e-mail and short text messages to communicate more effectively.

Bob Galvin

Editor’s Note

Courage Under Fire

Below 100: Needed now more than ever.

Dale Stockton


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Photo AP/Carlos Osorio

5 Tips For Self-Rescue

Editor’s note: In light of the spate of attacks on officers, we reached out to long-time contributor and emergency medicine expert Eric Dickinson for some practical tips on tactical medicine and self-applied emergency first aid.

Eric Dickinson


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Tombstone Courage?

No one can deny that the first month of 2011 has proven to be a very deadly one for law enforcement.

Dave Grossi


Product Spotlights

Product Spotlight: Uniform Technology

The latest in style, comfort & functionality


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Law Officer’s 2011 Trainer of the Year Award

The challenges confronting today’s officers are unprecedented, and only through quality training can we provide officers with the skills they need to be both effective and safe.


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NVLS Success

On Dec. 7, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department got the call that three suspects had taken over the Wells Fargo bank they were robbing.

Law Officer Team


On Point

Direction Needed

Good leaders steer the organization—not the other way around.

Bob Vernon


Train the Trainer

Photo Courtesy FEMA/Andrea Booher

Mission Critical Part 2

Prepare your officers to succeed in the leadership of major incidents with realistic, dedicated training.

R.K. Miller


Cruiser Corner

Past the Expiration Date

The decision to keep patrol cars in fleets longer comes with complications.

JP Molnar


Legal Eagle

Custodial Setting & Miranda

Look at the totality of the circumstances.

Laura L. Scarry


Department Depot

Photos courtesy Pelican Products

The Third Degree: A Strong Case

Pelican weapons storage and transport cases rugged and waterproof.

Chris Boyd


Department Depot

February More Gear

Check out these products for law enforcement.


Product Spotlights

Product Spotlight: Footwear

Your feet take you from the department to the traffic stop to the DV call and through a foot pursuit. What you put on them is important. Following is the latest in footwear technology.


Bullethead

The Rest of the Story

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

Bullethead


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