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Lead with Clear Goals

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An organization can be veryefficient(doing things right), but not beeffective(doing the right things). Many organizations fail because, although they’re doing what they do extremely well, they’re doing the wrong things.

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The Ground Game

Sport octagon matches aren’t the same as a police use-of-force altercation. Remember that.

Diamonds for the Rough

You can’t help but notice this convenient and durable device—and that’s the point. This little invention will keep you on target when your senses are on overload.

Lead with Clear Goals

An organization can be very efficient (doing things right), but not be effective (doing the right things). Many organizations fail because, although they’re doing what they do extremely well, they’re doing the wrong things.

Critical Combative Concepts

If a technique can't be used as a concept, as in multiple situations and in varied environments, it's probably too detailed and "martial artsy" for the masses, and likely a waste of time to attempt teaching to most officers.

Faithing Facts: Life in the Arena

What is it that commits some of us to sacrificial action, sustains us against insurmountable odds, and supports us in desperate times? Val Van Brocklin answers this with a new verb and a new tool for career survival.

It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

It's a dangerous world out there, and you're here to make it safer. To do so, you might have to meet violence with violence. Are you prepared to fight for your life? You'd better be.

Law Enforcement Videos

DC Officer Faces Snowball Suspension

The D.C. police union says a detective accused of unholstering his gun at a snowball fight faces a possible 10-day suspension.

ACLU Takes on Random Drug Testing

Random drug testing of Providence police officers may be illegal, according to the Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.

CHP Officer Stops Runaway Toyota

A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.

IACP 2008 Videos

Interview with J.P. Molnar

Law Officer magazine Associate Editor Lindsay Schaffhausen interviews "Cruiser Corner" contributor J.P. Molnar at the 2008 Technology Exposition of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in San Diego, CA.

Interview with Law Officer Columnist R.K. Miller

Law Officer magazine Associate Editor Lindsay Schaffhausen interviews Law Officer "Train the Trainer" columnist R.K. Miller at the 2008 Technology Exposition of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in San Diego, CA.

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Diamonds for the Rough

Dave Spaulding

You can’t help but notice this convenient and durable device—and that’s the point. This little invention will keep you on target when your senses are on overload.

In Memoriam

Wounded Calif. Officer Taken Off Life Support

Reedley police Officer Javier Bejar was wounded Thursday when he arrived to provide backup for Fresno County sheriff's deputies in Minkler, a tiny village in the San Joaquin Valley.

Bullethead

Bullethead: Oh, Grow Up!

Bullethead

Stop sending sniveling emails to brass & start confronting the person who bugs you.