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August 2012 ISSUE - LAW OFFICER MAGAZINE

Profiles in Progressive Policing: The Leesburg, Va., Police Department

Constant improvement is why this historic department excels.

Dale Stockton

Time for Reflection

Working on the side of the road is dangerous. Wear reflective, high-viz garments to stay safe.

Reconstruction: Faster & Better

With fewer resources, make more with less at the accident scene.

Bob Galvin

Enough of a Good Thing

Fewer options and better training as an approach to less-lethal applications.

Chris Boyd

Technology

The SIRT 110 Pro

Dry-fire training pistol helps enhance shooting skills.

Nick Selby and Dave Henderson


Cruiser Corner

Train to Win

SkidCar is one of the best training choices available for officers to truly understand the vehicles they drive.

JP Molnar


Tactics

AP Photo/The WilsonDaily Times, Grant Roberson

Preventing Escapes

Dave Grossi shares his strategies for keeping a suspect in custody during the journey between the arrest and the jail cell.

Dave Grossi


Train the Trainer

Photo R.K. Miller

From the Driver’s Seat

An ambush is a rare occurrence, but a reality too.

R.K. Miller


Editor’s Note

Moving Forward—Or, Stuck in Reverse?

The 8 Cs of making a lasting difference.

Dale Stockton


Technology

Moving Digital

E-citations programs have more benefits—and pitfalls—than is normally considered.

Nick Selby and Dave Henderson


Bullethead

Public Safety Consolidation

There are long-term issues and a potential for loss of life when police, fire and EMS departments are consolidated into one.

Bullethead


Firearms

Photos Dave Spaulding

Enhance Your Training

Holsters, dry-fire pistols, knives & target accessories worth a look.

Dave Spaulding


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