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License Plate Flippers: A James Bond Gadget Police Officers Should Look For

November 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment

In a lot of spy movies, the hero’s car is often equipped with all sorts of gadgets designed to make espionage easier.  One of those often seen gadgets is available for your local criminals for less than $100.
The Plate Flipper is a device that installs behind the license plate of a car or motorcycle.  When […]

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Tags: Vehicle Pursuits · Criminal Interdiction · Traffic Stops · Officer Safety · General

Police Chases and Officer Survival: Be Prepared to Do More Than Just Pursue

September 27th, 2007 · No Comments

When the chase is over, are you prepared for a shootout?
The police officers in this video were chasing a suspect when he suddenly slammed on the brake, causing a collision with the officer’s car. This is a fairly common tactic used by subjects, with the goal of causing the officer’s airbags to deploy. […]

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Tags: Vehicle Pursuits · Firearms Training