Vehicle Patrol

Making Simulators Work

Simulators, “What should I buy?” and “What should I do with the technology/simulator I have?”

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2011

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.

Posted Tuesday, February 15, 2011

What are We to Do?

The report out of Kansas City about seatbelt usage is a sobering reminder to us all. Buckle up and save your department and family the anguish of your early demise.

Posted Tuesday, February 8, 2011

A Little Clarification

The Hiibel case can be a confusing case. It was clear some clarification was needed.

Posted Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Going Mobile

How about the thought of a detective fingerprinting a murder victim on scene and learning his identity instantaneously? Or an officer in Arkansas finding a missing person hours after an Oklahoma department posted the report—does it sound too good to be true?

Posted Thursday, September 2, 2010

Racing Ahead

Police vehicles are safer, faster and stronger than ever before.

Posted Tuesday, August 10, 2010

From the Editor: Must-see Dashcam Video

This is one of the most interesting dashcam videos we've seen in a long time.

Posted Thursday, August 5, 2010

License Plate Readers: Ten Tips for Improving Effectiveness

License Plate Reader (LPR) equipment is one of the most effective tools available to law enforcement. Although widely touted as a device to identify stolen cars, LPR offers much more.

Posted Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Biker Run Tactics

Must-know tips for making high-risk stops, either investigatory or traffic-related, of known or suspected biker groups connected to or affiliated with outlaw motorcycle clubs or gangs with known hostilities toward law enforcement.

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010

Traffic Stop Survival, Part 2

Conducting vehicle-related traffic enforcement activities cause one of the highest frequencies of officer-related injuries. The danger is out there, and we must protect ourselves in every manner we can.

Posted Monday, July 19, 2010

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Raw Video: Police Escort Body of Fallen Bardstown Police Officer

About 50 police cars from various agencies escorted the body of fallen Bardstown Police officer Jason Ellis
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Federal Signal Valor Lightbar: A Whole New Angle in Safety & Security

For officers that rank safety as a top priority and desire a low profile appearance, the Valor is the obvious choice. Valor's distinct non-linear shape and Solaris LED reflector design provide 360-degrees of light output and an impressive off-axis lighting.
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