Why Cops Need Both Empty Hand and Knife Skills     
Unfortunately, time is not on your side when reacting to a sudden violet attack.

By Ralph Mroz

The DEA's New Rifle:
The Rock River Arms LAR-15
Here's how some of the "Big Dawgs"  configure their ARs.

  By Walt Rauch   

Less-Lethal Update: Cutting Edge Technology, Part 1
Less-lethal force continues to be the hottest topic in law enforcement today -  and with good reason.

By Steve Ijames

Cellular Phone Pistols: A New Potential Threat?
Overseas, a number of law enforcement officials have encountered a new type of threat.

By Larry E. Holtz

Police/Security Expo 2004 - Official Trade Show Guide
       
 

FEATURES

Why Does Pinocchio Lie?
From Bill Clinton's definition of what "is" means - to a child's "imaginary friend" - interpersonal deception pervades our lives.

By Christopher Dillingham, M.A.

The Law Enforcement/Corrections Tactical Uniform System
Military technology is often "spun off" for law enforcement use. This is one of the latest examples.

By Bill Siuru, Ph.D. PE

Cops Helping Cops: Peer Support - New York Style
Today, research shows that talking relieves pressure; yet, talking doesn't come easily to cops.

By Christa M. Miller

Rethinking Foot Patrol
An aggressive, street-smart police officer can develop as many quality cases and arrests working foot patrol as he can working motorized patrol.

By John Fuller

Does Your Vest Cause You Unrest?
A well-known manufacturer has come under fire amid great concern regarding the reliability of its Zylon-based body armor vests.

By Christa M. Miller

The Knock and Talk
This underutilized technique can not only be used for narcotics investigations, but for other criminal investigations, as well.

By George S. Steffen and Samuel M. Candelaria

Corrected Vision: Officers and Liability
"Without my glasses, I'm blind as a bat."

By George T. Williams