Tactics And Weapons

Street Sources, Part 4

Here are just a few of the prospects you might look to for help, beyond the obvious snitch candidates.

Posted Friday, March 31, 2006

Street Sources Part 3

When it comes to building rapport with potential street sources, sincerity is everything. If you can fake that, you've got it made.

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Remember the Rifle

In the event you haven't figured it out, we in law enforcement carry handguns not because they're effective, but because they are portable.

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2006

The Ultimate Test

Commands ending with "mother-#@%*" leave witnesses with a recollection of an out-of-control, enraged, unprofessional officer.

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Street Sources Part 2

More tips for developing gang informants and learning gang secrets.

Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Get a Grip

Like all things related to combative shooting, controversy exists regarding how to grip your "roscoe", this controversy, like all controversies, revolves around personal opinion.

Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Gear Check

A few minutes spent on inspection, cleaning and maintenance go far toward reducing the possibility of failure at a critical moment.

Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Street Sources

A glib tongue can win you gang informants & gang secrets.

Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Extended Deployment

Here's a list of items you should consider carrying with you and applications for field use during an extended deployment in a disaster area.

Posted Wednesday, November 30, 2005

How to Protect Against Revenge Threats, Part 2

What can you do especially off-duty, when you may be most vulnerable to protect yourself and your family from angry criminals determined to retaliate?

Posted Friday, September 30, 2005