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Sunk & Stranded

“The handlebars, along with the nose of the machine and all of its weight—591 pounds—were pressing into my head and shoulders. In that brief moment, I knew I was going to die.”

Posted Saturday, May 1, 2010

Florida Girl, Missing Four Days, Found Safe in Florida Swamp

With that one declaration, central Florida police knew Tuesday that after four days of searching and lots of prayer, they had found missing 11-year-old Nadia Bloom.

Posted Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Beneath NYC, Police Protect Tunnels from Terror

The NYPD's counterterrorism division has sought to defend the subway by studying mass transit attacks in Madrid, London, Bombay and, most recently, Moscow to learn about the latest terror tactics.

Posted Sunday, April 11, 2010

Airborne Law Enforcement: Can Regionalization Work?

Although useful and practical, airborne law enforcement is expensive. Is regionalization an idea that can work?

Posted Saturday, April 10, 2010

Officers Injured in Pentagon Shooting Share Their Experience

"I saw the young man, the shooter running towards me with a gun in his hand, and I raised up my UMP40 and fired a few rounds at which time he went down," said Amos.

Posted Monday, March 8, 2010

Third Degree: The Surefire LX2 Luma Max

This handheld white light boasts a new microprocessor & 200 lumens of output.

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

Up & Rolling

It’s never too late to start or improve a bicycle unit in your department. Bikes are fast, mobile & interactive.

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010

Big Price Tag for Security at NYC Terrorism Trial

Believing the high-profile trial could inspire another attack, the NYPD has planned a show of force involving thousands of officers. The department expects to establish a frozen zone around the courthouse protected by car check points, bomb-sniffing dogs, rooftop sharpshooters and helicopter patrols.

Posted Thursday, January 7, 2010

Know the Enemy & Know Yourself

Chinese General Sun Tzu wrote the Art of War on battlefield strategy and tactics. Learn how you can apply his lessons on the means streets of America today.

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The Guilty Prince

Negative portrayals of cops are commonplace in movies, television and news sources. How many times have you met someone and had to hear every horror story they have about law enforcement as soon as they find out you re a cop?

Posted Thursday, October 29, 2009

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Federal Signal Valor Lightbar: A Whole New Angle in Safety & Security

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