Hell on Earth

Southern California recently went through a series of firestorms unlike any the area has experienced in recorded history.

Dale Stockton

The Third Degree: The Walther PPS 9mm Compact

The PPS will be quite at home on the beat in a pocket or ankle rig, or tucked away under a light jacket or shirt while shopping at the mall with your significant other.

Dave Spaulding

Officer Ken Hammond Discusses Salt Lake Shootout

An exclusive interview with Ogden (Utah) Police Department Master Officer Ken Hammond about his heroic off-duty actions during a tragic mall shooting that killed five people and injured several others.

Dale Stockton

The IACP & PARADE Magazine Officer of the Year

Officer Roy Gilbert received the award at this year's IACP conference in New Orleans.

Deal or No Deal?

Longtime Law Officer friend Will Jimeno (right) is the featured contestant on the Jan. 4, 2008, segment of the hit game show Deal or No Deal.

Dale Stockton

Safety Tip: Move Closer to the Target

Yes, closer. Why?

Ralph Mroz

Line-of-Duty Death Report: Car Crash Kills Deputy

Investigator Dale Clint Sherrill of the Marion County (Texas) Sheriff s Department died while responding to a domestic disturbance.

Tag & Track

Still, despite all the perils, pursuits are necessary under certain conditions because, well, bad guys drive cars, and really bad guys don t want to hang around when you attempt to stop them.

JP Molnar

Responding to In-Progress Crimes

Robbery in progress! And as adrenaline shoots through your veins, tactics fly out the window.

Dave Grossi

More on Multiple Targets

In the end, don't be afraid to make training hard just don t make it no-win. An officer who never wins in training will certainly never win in the street.

Dave Spaulding

Respect or Popularity?

In our daily leadership responsibilities, generating respect is much more complex and can t be forced; respect must be earned through making good decisions.

Bob Vernon

Tight Handcuffs

When an arrestee complains that the handcuffs are too tight, giving the officers notice of a potential injury, there may be liability.

Laura L. Scarry

Rugged computers

Not all rugged computers are created equal.

Dale Stockton

What's the Point?

I'm certainly not qualified to do much more than give strong and correct opinions.

Bullethead

Investigations: Use of Deadly Force Investigations

The use of deadly force by a police officer is the only case in which a representative of our government can legally kill another person (under state statutes) without prior judicial review.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore

Reality Based Training: The Seven Survivals

Otherwise, we may end up with what Grossman calls "one-shot, disposable police officers."

Ken Murray