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Articlesby Michael T. RayburnNovember 1, 2003

Shooting on the Move

Since the majority of OISs are up close and personal, with no cover available, movement becomes an essential element in any gunfight.

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Articlesby Kevin MeansOctober 1, 2003

How to Start an Air Support Unit

When an agency evaluates the concept of creating an air support unit, there is always someone at the tip of the spear.

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Articlesby Steve AlbrechtOctober 1, 2003

Improvised Weapons

It's time to think outside the box-way outside the box.

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Articlesby David GriffithOctober 1, 2003

Corruption: Policing the Police

Among more polite officers, internal affairs is thought of as a necessary evil. In less polite, more candid circles it's thought of in less savory terms like "the secret police" and "the rat squad."

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Articlesby Shawn HughesSeptember 1, 2003

How to...Start a WMD Unit

In the days following 9/11, many citizens wondered aloud if their local public safety agencies were prepared to protect them if their communities were attacked. Unfortunately, until recently, the answer to that question was often, No.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichJuly 1, 2003

How to...Purchase Patrol Cars

You know your agency needs patrol cars, and that some new ones show up every year or so, but you might not be aware of the intricacies of the process. Keeping that process running smoothly could mean the difference between patrolling by car and walking your beat.

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Articlesby Dave SpauldingJuly 1, 2003

Rapid Reload

Without bullets, a handgun is nothing more than an expensive paperweight. Reloading this paperweight with bullets quickly is a necessary skill.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffJuly 1, 2003

Purchasing Patrol Cars: Vehicle Replacement Plans

Asking for the right amount of funding for purchasing patrol cars in the first place and wisely choosing how to spend it could put you ahead of the game. A vehicle replacement schedule is the best way to efficiently reach these goals.

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Articlesby Mike IzumiApril 1, 2003

One Down

You've been shot in your gun arm, now what do you do?

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Articlesby John L. BellahApril 1, 2003

Cutting Out the Chase

If you want to know all the arguments for and against police pursuits, all you have to do is look at a recent case that culminated in a fatal accident on Georgia 54 just outside of Atlanta.

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