Jeff Chudwin, 2009 Feb 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 5 Issue 2

Early on, I was told that equipment doesn’t make the officer. And that’s true, to an extent: A well-trained officer can do the job wearing flip-flops and gym gear, armed with a skinny-barrel model 10 Smith...

Jeff Chudwin, 2005 Aug 30, Law Officer Magazine Volume 1 Issue 1

In a northern Chicago suburb in the fall of 2003, a random murder and attempted carjacking brought police rushing to the scene. The first-responding officer located the offender, who fired his handgun...

Jeff Chudwin, 2005 Sept 30, Law Officer Magazine Volume 1 Issue 2

Last issue, I discussed why police patrol rifles should be standard patrol equipment ("The Long Guns, Part 1," p. 58). This issue I'll address implementation considerations: deployment, training, ammunition...

Jeff Chudwin, 2005 Nov 30, Law Officer Magazine Volume 1 Issue 3

After my deployment to Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, it's clear to me that how we address emergencies in terms of individual officer sustainment proves critical to our survival and success....

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Jan 10, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 1

An officer's life depends on serviceable equipment. It's the responsibility of all officers to properly care for and check their gear, especially firearms and ammunition. A few minutes spent on inspection,...

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Mar 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 2

Communications with police officers worldwide confirm we all face the same issues of lawlessness and violence regardless of the nation, state or community we serve. These reports illustrate both victory...

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Apr 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 3

For patrol officers/first responders, patrol cars serve as the base of operations during everyday work. The emergency response vehicle affords access to enhanced communications, electricity, mobility,...

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Aug 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 6

A patrol officer's stop at a mini-mart takes a deadly turn when a deranged man attacks her and disarms her of her duty pistol. In the fight for her life, she draws her hidden backup gun, shoots and stops...

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Aug 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 6

While searching the 2006 SHOT Show in February for new street and deployment gear, I met with the folks from the Leatherman Tool Group. The first pioneer of multi-tools, its products stood the test during...

Jeff Chudwin, 2006 Sept 1, Law Officer Magazine Volume 2 Issue 7

The Waukesha, Wisc., Armed Robbery & Shootout The Wales Bank in Waukesha, Wisc., was robbed by two gunmen wearing body armor and carrying .30-caliber rifles. During the ensuing pursuit, the father-son...