Law & Order back issues from December 2007:
Probation's "Catch & Release" Program
Dec 01, 2007; ... Not everyone should be a police officer, even if they want to be. Not everyone can pass the physical tests for defensive tactics, emergency driving and firearms. Bravo to the police academy instructors and administrators who wash out those who cannot perform. Not everyone can pass the ...
Company Donates Billboards to Help Catch Kansas Killer
Dec 01, 2007; ... WESTWOOD, KS-In a historic move, CBS Outdoor has donated 30 billboards in the Kansas City area to help catch the killer of Ray Ninemire. He was gunned down on Aug. 15,2003 while helping the victim of a robbery at the Westwood Apple Market where he worked. CBS Outdoor is already working ...
Detroit Police Officer Named Officer of the Year
Dec 01, 2007; ... NEW YORK-Officer Roy Gilbert of the Detroit Police Department has been named the 2007 Police Officer of the Year by PARADE magazine and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.Gilbert is honored for his heroic actions by risking his life to save his partner. The highest honor ...
Beretta: Launches Death Benefit Program
Dec 01, 2007; ... ACCOKEEK, MD- Beretta announced Project Allegiance, a new program created to honor the commitment of law enforcement officers across America. Through this unique program, which took effect Dec. 1, Beretta will offer active-duty law enforcement officers who purchase a Beretta Px4 Storm pistol a ...
The Passive-Aggressive Police Officer
Dec 01, 2007; ... Officer Bellyacher and Officer Agreeable are given similar assignments. Officer Bellyacher questions every aspect of the task. Once the questions are asked and answered, the officer then commences to complain interminably. This officer makes sure the supervisor knows the officer does not agree ...
Project Argus
Dec 01, 2007; ... It is vital that police forces / law enforcement agencies, whatever their size and resources, carry the torch of counter-terrorism into their communities. It is through proper preparation and training that we can ensure the next time an attack happens that the effect will be minimized. The ...
Delivering Bad News to the Public
Dec 01, 2007; ... Law enforcement usually has a set protocol when delivering bad news to family members. A protocol is followed because it works. Unpleasant information is conveyed while a degree of calmness is maintained and information is solicited. Those tapped to deliver the bad news-be it the detective ...
Making Intersections Safer for First Responders
Dec 01, 2007; ... Intersection collisions are a real threat every time a police car makes an emergency run. Current traffic signal pre-emption systems can help, but they have limitations. They are range limited, and usually only the traffic lights at the next and closest intersection are preempted. Systems that ...
Training Needs Assessment: Why We Train
Dec 01, 2007; ... Why would any law enforcement officer receive hands-on training to perform a task in the field that does not correlate to reality? Think about it. At one time, all law enforcement firearms training took place at a distance 7 yards or greater, yet the majority of law enforcement related shooting ...
The Greatest Liability Reduction Tool
Dec 01, 2007; ... Nothing whatsoever reduces legal problems and liability risks in law enforcement like good interpersonal communication skills. We all know officers who can go in a biker bar, make an arrest, and leave with a friend. Other officers could start a fight in a Quaker Friends meeting. The ...
POLICE EXECUTIVES LOOK TO 2008
Dec 01, 2007; ... We asked a cross-section of law enforcement executives to give us their perspective on the coming year. For their department and from their perspective, what do they see as the challenges coming in 2008? What are their goals for the coming year? What are some recent "lessons learned" that will ...
BUSINESS LEADERS LOOK TO 2008
Dec 01, 2007; ... We asked a cross-section of business executives to give us their perspective on the coming year. For their company and from their perspective, what do they see as the challenges in the law enforcement market in 2008? What are their goals to accomplish this coming year? What are some recent ...
SELECTING PERSONNEL FOR MULTI-AGENCY TASK FORCES
Dec 01, 2007; ... Task forces are critical when addressing multi-jurisdictional needs, investigating major cases impacting several agencies or when combating regional crime problems. The success or failure of a task force depends largely on the personnel assign to it. When police executives decide to participate ...
DIVERSITY IN RECRUITMENT
Dec 01, 2007; ... Successful strategies for ways to attract, retain and advance personnel who' reflect the diversity of your community were the focus of The Performance Institute's National Summit on Law Enforcement Diversity Recruitment in San Diego. The Performance Institute is an educational organization ...
HOW TO STUDY FOR A PROMOTION EXAM
Dec 01, 2007; ... The first step in the promotion is usually passing a written exam. It is very common for those studying for promotion exams, to have been out of an academic environment for a number of years. Oftentimes, they have either forgotten or never developed effective study habits. A look at some study ...
FOUR GENERATIONS ON THE JOB
Dec 01, 2007; ... America can now boast, for perhaps the first time in its history, that there are four generations of people chipping away every day at the work to be done, shopping and enjoying life in the communities you serve. Those four generations are also a part of your agency's personnel, support staff ...
Police Motorcycle Instructor
Dec 01, 2007; ... The University of North Florida's Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM) in Jacksonville, FL provides advanced motorcycle operations courses to state troopers, sheriff's deputies and police officers. These operators come away with high- and low-speed safety lessons, crash ...
Rugged Convertible Tablet PC a Perfect Fit for Law Enforcement
Dec 01, 2007; ... Law enforcement is a tough job that requires reliable equipment. Rugged notebook computers have been effectively used by law enforcement across the country for many years. Police departments and state patrols mount these PCs into cruisers for reliable access to information when they're on the ...
White House releases National Strategy for Information Sharing
Dec 01, 2007; ... WASHINGTON-President Bush recently issued the first National Strategy for Information Sharing to prioritize and unify our nation's efforts to advance the sharing of terrorism-related information. The strategy sets forth our plan to build upon the progress we have made in improving information ...