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Selecting a Police Sniper

Police and Security News — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:29:58 +0000

Unfortunately, relatively little consideration is given for selecting personnel for a police sniper position. In my position as a sniper trainer, I have too often seen this attitude from students: “Of course, I’m a sniper. My name on the memorandum said I was!” Although a legitimate sniper school shouldn’t be afraid to flunk someone who [...]

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DKX Armor: Lightweight Armor Plates for Cops

Aaron — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:00:54 +0000

DKX Advanced Manufacturing is on the cutting edge of ballistic protection, offering high grade armor plates for military and civilian applications. The latest products from Advanced Manufacturing are some of the most amazing advancements in armor development I have ever seen. Combining the latest manufacturing technology with the newest polymer advancements, Advanced Manufacturing is offering [...]

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Optimizing the Police Shotgun

Police and Security News — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:14:42 +0000

Law enforcement weapons, such as the police shotgun, are in a constant state of evolution. I have been around this game long enough to see dump pouches give way to speedloaders; auto pistols replace revolvers; and a variety of less-lethal weapons render wooden batons obsolete. Change often takes more time than we like, but, eventually, [...]

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Breaching Tools for Patrol

Aaron — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:02:34 +0000

Traditionally when police talk about breaching tools they are in the context of SWAT Teams. In deed, many breaching tools require specialized training to understand the complexities of the tool, or the specialized methods that must be used to ensure a successful breach. Tragic events, such as the spree killer at Virginia Tech, have illuminated [...]

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Streamlight Night Com UV Flashlight Review

Richard — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:22:51 +0000

The new Streamlight Night Com UV is a specialty light for law enforcement that incorporates six UV emitting LED lights into a white light flashlight. The UV lights allow a police or security officer to verify the authenticity of a driver’s license, bank card, currency or other document. The flashlight is about the same length [...]

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AR-15 Safe Cycle: Dual Purpose Tool

Richard — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:43:16 +0000

Often the simple tools are the best tools. I think the Safe Cycle could be one of those tools: simple but potentially very useful. The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in law enforcement today. Most departments require officers to keep their rifle ready with a loaded magazine, but an empty chamber. When the officer [...]

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New PROTECH Level IV Armor Plate

Richard — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 01:14:23 +0000

PROTECH announced the introduction of a new level IV hard armor plate that conforms to NIJ-06 body armor standards. The new 10″x12″ plate runs 7.5 pounds and is a little more than one inch thick. It has a “shooter’s cut” allowing for easier shooting while wearing the plate. Level IV plates have to defeat multiple [...]

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Walther PPQ M2 Review: Excellent Handgun On- or Off-Duty

Police and Security News — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:54:13 +0000

If the new polymer frame Walther PPQ M2 (Police Pistol Quick Defense) looks familiar, it should. Its form, fit, function and finish is an outgrowth from the Walther P99. The PPQ M2 differs from the modern PP in trigger function in that, after the chamber is loaded, it has a “constant trigger pull” (Walther’s terminology). [...]

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In Car Police Cameras

Richard — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:54:25 +0000

In car police cameras have radically altered our understanding of officer safety. In the past two decades, the videos coming from squad cars have made a huge impact on how instructors present training in the academy and have made lasting impressions on the psyche of many a rookie and seasoned cop. Before the widespread use [...]

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Can You Help This Reader…?

Richard — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:28:01 +0000

I get a lot of e-mails from police officers and citizens around the United States. I try to help everyone I can by directing them to a person, organization or other resource if I don’t know the answer. Sometimes, however, I get a question that I am simply unable to answer. Here is the most [...]

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