November 2008 Volume 4 Issue 11
The Third Degree: Big Things in Little Packages
- 2008 Nov 20
The 1-4x24 NXS is the company's compact riflescope, and it's designed to meet the needs of officers who want to maintain the same vision field that open sights provide while having a precision aiming system.
Bullethead: Seniority Situation
- 2008 Nov 20
So, the time is ripe for making a stand, or you and the other guy will be getting pooped on for years.
Cruiser Corner: Crash Investigation
- 2008 Nov 20
In this article, I provide a basic primer for investigating any crash, no matter the severity. The one-page format allows you to cut it out or copy it, laminate it and stick it in your patrol car if you're interested.
DRIVETOSURVIVE: Night Driving
- 2008 Nov 20
For law enforcement, driving at night is a necessity. Although it is more dangerous, you can take steps to lessen the risk associated with it.
Editor's Note: Small But Effective
- 2008 Nov 20
Although television often depicts departments with resources, such as helicopters, armored vehicles and cover officers only 30 seconds away, the reality is most of our readers work in very different and challenging conditions.
Firearms: The Off-Duty Conundrum
- 2008 Nov 20
The off-duty gun isn't carried so that an officer can commit acts of heroic derring-do, intercepting criminals wherever they venture.
Going Wireless with WiMax
- 2008 Nov 20
WiMAX systems can enable citywide public safety entities to wirelessly communicate with one another. This takes place not just through radio communications, but with live video, photographs or other images in a mobile mode.
Hiring Tip: Why be interested in new hiring & promotional processes?
- 2008 Nov 20
New recruits with high scores on a valid hiring exam perform much better in training academies and on the job as a trained officer.
Legal Eagle: Arrest Warrants
- 2008 Nov 20
Much litigation has taken place to determine what level of "cause" is necessary to determine whether a suspect is in their home in order to present the arrest warrant.
LODD: Dario Aponte
- 2008 Nov 20
Sergeant Dario Aponte of the New Haven (Conn.) Police Department was killed in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a domestic violence call.
On Point: Humility in Leadership
- 2008 Nov 20
As a leader, respect and rely on knowledge those around you have, regardless of rank. In so doing, you establish a climate that encourages people to share their expertise.
Staging Area: Industry News: Japanasonic
- 2008 Nov 20
As we examined the F8 and talked about its features, it became apparent that the F8 is perfect for the law enforcement investigator or executive who doesn't need the heft and durability of the fully-rugged Toughbook line.
Tactical Ops: The Ammunition Factor
- 2008 Nov 20
In several recent gunfight incidents, the ammo chosen for the patrol rifle mission was reportedly unable to penetrate the sheet metal or glass of the offender's auto and effectively strike the criminal shooter.
Tactics: Surviving Dog Attacks
- 2008 Nov 20
But just as being shot doesn't mean the fight's over for you, being bitten doesn't mean you're out of the dogfight either.
Technology: DNA Labs-on-a-Chip
- 2008 Nov 20
A "lab on a chip" would be a form of presumptive test, not intended to be conclusive, but sufficient to establish probable cause for an arrest or search warrant, with or without other evidence. The technology would allow investigators to introduce a DNA-bearing specimen into a handheld analyzer, allow the analyzer to process the sample, and then compare the results to those in a database such as CODIS (Combined DNA Index System).
The Small Flashlight Advantage
- 2008 Nov 20
Even if you work steady day tours or are handcuffed to a desk, there's simply no excuse for not having a light. Lights give us the ability to make informed decisions.
Train the Trainer: Diversionary Device Training
- 2008 Nov 20
If they aren't used properly, bad things may happen. A critical factor in preventing disaster is properly training for successful flashbang deployments.
This Month's Law Officer
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Reload Strips
It’s almost universal that an officer carries two reloads on the uniform. Most officers will have spare ammo in their briefcase, jump bag and, if they have a take-home car, in the trunk.In Memoriam
Arrests in Killing of Las Vegas Officer
"His death is considered to be in the line of duty, since he pulled his weapon," Officer Barbara Morgan said.Bullethead
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