In 1996, a revolutionary concept occurred in military medicine. Until then, battlefield prehospital trauma care followed the same guidelines developed for the urban U.S. civilian environment. But following the October 3, 1993, ...
Last month, I detailed the importance of understanding the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of sirens. T
When/Then...thinking has been a staple of law enforcement for years. You should always plan and train for contingencies. Things seldom go as planned and you should always be ready for ...
In recent years, there's been a quantum leap in light technology utilized by law enforcement officers. Whether handheld or weapon mounted, modern lights are smaller, lighter and more powerful than ...
The recently completed Center Mass National Patrol Rifle Competition (NPRC) was a window into the current and future state of the use of the patrol rifle in law enforcement. Developed ...
Over the past several years, there s been an explosion of new medical treatment supplies and gear aimed at reducing mortality from combat-related injuries on the battlefield overseas and on ...
During the first 10 minutes of my first day as a police officer, I almost had to shoot someone. It was around 0600 hrs, and my field training officer and ...
Nighttime intruders and criminals often have the luxury of unimpeded movement and access to valued assets in low-light environments. However, advances in camera technology improve visual capability at night, providing ...
I m an outspoken advocate of diversity in law enforcement. While some would like every American police officer to be a 6'-tall, lean male, some of the best officers I ...
One of the most difficult phases of any critical situation is turning complex problems into successes. Few situations drive this home harder than when engaging an adversary in reduced-light environments. ...
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