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William Harvey

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William "Bill" Harvey is the Chief of the Ephrata (Pa.) Police Department. Prior to this he was the Chief of the Lebanon City (Pa.) Police Department for more than six years. Harvey retired from the Savannah (Ga.) Police Department where he worked assignments in training, patrol, and CID. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps and has a BA in criminology from St. Leo University and is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute of the University of Louisville (103rd AOC). Harvey has more than 25 years of experience working with recruits, rookies, and FTOs. He serves on the advisory boards of POLICE Magazine, POLICE RECRUIT Magazine, TREXPO, and the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).

Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 26, 2010

The Second Generation Cop

When a new recruit is a cop's son or daughter, it can be a delicate if not downright difficult matter, the 800-pound gorilla in the room that nobody wants to face.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 11, 2010

Your Best FTO

If you want a super cop hero in your life, go rent a movie. If you want a real cop in your life, your academy cadre and FTOs are there to teach you today and for the rest of your career.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 1, 2010

Bad Behavior and Attitudes

There are no free passes on the streets. Therefore study, work, and sweat here to avoid getting hurt out in the real world.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyFebruary 1, 2010

Decisions Made Easy

Can you defend your decision with your legal and ethical foundations? If not, prepare for discipline or problems.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyJanuary 12, 2010

A Grab Bag to Go

I find it a necessity now more than ever to have a grab bag within arm's reach. To prepare for active shooters, school crises, and terrorism, you've got to have the necessary equipment and now!

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyDecember 10, 2009

Off-Duty Stealth Tips

Perform a fashion check before you leave the house: Do I look like a cop? If so, then go prepared. If you don't want to be bothered, tone down the wardrobe.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyDecember 1, 2009

When Am I No Longer a Rookie?

When the most mundane things to a "civilian" take on a decidedly law enforcement spin, this is when I believe you are about to enter the metamorphosis from rookie to cop.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyNovember 30, 2009

Carrying the Load

Today, we have a litany of specialized police tools and instruments issued. I always laugh when a new product comes out and wonder if the holster manufacturers are tooling up for the new nicky neat police gadget. Does it come in basketweave?

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyOctober 29, 2009

Off-Duty Considerations

The other day a young officer inquired about off-duty actions and equipment. His question focused on how to act, so here's my advice.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyOctober 7, 2009

Firearms 101

Say you're on duty and you contact some thugs who have guns. You have to make their guns safe for transport. If this is the first time you have ever seen this design of weapon, then what are you to do?

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