How to Start a High-Tech Crimes Unit

There is nothing magical, mystical, or mysterious about starting

a high-tech crimes unit.

By Cmdr. Dave Pettinari

Using In-Car Computers as a Training Tool

Agencies which use some type of mounted Mobile Data

Computer (MDC) in their patrol cars have a unique opportunity.

By Amaury Murgado

New Tools for Public Information Officers

When news breaks, the agency's Public Information Officer (PIO)

must respond with speed and clarity.

By Cmdr. Dave Pettinari

and James Onder, Ph.D.

Fighting the War on Terrorism: Sandia’s

Sensor Management Architecture

The recent test of a weapons of mass destruction detection system shows great potential for protecting both small and large gatherings.

 By Bill Siuru, Ph.D., PE

FEATURES

Pistol Versus Rifle Caliber Ammunition

Before any agency issues carbines or rifles to their officers, they should first answer

a very important question: What is the primary purpose of the selected weapon?

By Larry J. Nichols

Hot MOPAR Cop Cars Are Back

Does that thing have a HEMI®? Well, you're about to find out!

By Bill Siuru, Ph.D., PE

Forecasting Trouble

Much like meteorologists use atmospheric conditions to forecast the weather, social, cultural and political conditions can be used to identify when conditions are ripe for incidents of civil unrest.

By Sid Heal

Using the Tactical Duty Knife as an Effective

Last-Ditch Defense Weapon

There are several instances per year when the knife alone makes the difference

between surviving or not.  

By George T. Williams

Moving from Police Work to the Private Security World

A logical shift for those in public law enforcement is

the management of a private security operation.

By William Cottringer, Ph.D.

The National Concealed Carry for Cops Law:

What Does It Mean to You?

Recently signed into law, H.R. 218 gives off-duty, as well as retired,

police officers right to carry reciprocity throughout the nation.

By Christa M. Miller

TASER® Technology: Use, Abuse, and the EMD Dilemma

The use of TASER technology is at an all-time high in

American policing and, for the most part, that is good.

By Steve Ijames

ShockRounds™

ShockRounds technology places piezoelectric energy production into a conventional rubber or metal casing bullet.

By Bill Siuru, Ph.D., PE