November 2009 Volume 5 Issue 11
Bullethead: Rejection Detection
- 2009 Nov 1
Be honest with yourself about the reasons why departments may be turning you down, over and over again.
Editor's Note: A Shining Example
- 2009 Nov 1
The people at COPS assist at no charge the people who have already paid a price too dear. And in this effort, the good folks of Streamlight Inc. are our recipients of the Gold Badge of Service Award this year for their ongoing support of COPS.
On Point: Inspections & Controls
- 2009 Nov 1
Four methods for inspecting & controlling your personnel in order to root out corruption & prevent it from happening in the first place.
Staging Area: Seeking Input
- 2009 Nov 1
The proposed Standard Channel Nomenclature for Public Safety Interoperability Channels provides a standardized naming format for each Federal Communications Commission-designated Interoperability Channel in Public Safety Radio Services.
Tactical Ops: What’s Your Life Worth?
- 2009 Nov 1
Many cops complain about the list of essential duty gear. But when you need it, its value is apparent. Don’t short change your life.
Cruiser Corner: Back in the Ring
- 2009 Nov 1
Chevrolet revives the Caprice, a concept vehicle unveiled at IACP that utilizes 6.0L V-8 that thumps out 355 hp and approximately 384 lb-ft of torque.
Crime Analysis
- 2009 Nov 1
Crime analysts help investigators identify crime patterns, suspects & much more. By working closely with an analyst, investigators can more efficiently conduct investigations.
Slide Safeties & Disconnects
- 2009 Nov 1
Facility conducts hostile environment training & counter-action. Prevail where the conditions are definitely not in your favor.
Firearms: Stocks, Mags, Grips & More
- 2009 Nov 1
Magpul Industries’ must-have gear for those in harm’s way.
Legal Eagle: Officers Can’t Act with Impunity
- 2009 Nov 1
Understand why it is that you do what you do, and don’t assume you’re entitled to qualified immunity—case law doesn’t support it.
Staging Area: Alliance Formed
- 2009 Nov 1
The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s SHOT Show is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports and hunting industries.
Staging Area: Half a Million Strong
- 2009 Nov 1
In 2009, the CDP staff trained more than 98,000 responders from across the U.S. and its territories, well exceeding the initial expectations of the late 1990s.
Staging Area: Helping Hand(gun)s
- 2009 Nov 1
Upon learning this, Ken Pfau, vice president of law enforcement and commercial sales at FNH USA, donated 27 FNP pistols to the NRPD so that every sworn officer could have a brand new duty pistol at their disposal.
Staging Area: Notes from Denver
- 2009 Nov 1
The IACP’s 116th conference, held in Denver, Oct. 3–7, featured 800 vendors, more than 13,000 attendees, 490 speaker/presenters, 170 workshops and myriad networking opportunities.
Staging Area: We Goofed
- 2009 Nov 1
When you make a mistake, it’s best to acknowledge it and turn it into a learning opportunity, if possible...
Tactics: Tactical Talk
- 2009 Nov 1
Dave Grossi considers methods for how to most effectively conduct street interviews with the under-20 set.
Technology: A Bright Generation
- 2009 Nov 1
As budgets continue to tighten, officers should consider ways to increase their capabilities. A new generation of tactical lights offers officers forensic capabilities.
Train the Trainer: The Wish List, Part 2
- 2009 Nov 1
These are the tools every firearms instructor should have at the ready when they’re working on the range.
This Month's Law Officer
Featured Columnist
Diamonds for the Rough
You can’t help but notice this convenient and durable device—and that’s the point. This little invention will keep you on target when your senses are on overload.In Memoriam
Maryland Officer Succumbs to Crash Injuries
Jensen was responding to a call on Feb. 27 when his car hit an icy patch on a road in College Park and then struck a utility pole.Bullethead
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