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The Police Policy Studies Council - A Research-Based,
Interdisciplinary, Training and Consultation Corporation - This is a really
good site. Use of force by police officers is a big deal these days. The PPSC
Staff Views section of this site should be read by every person seriously
considering a police career. Unlike many law enforcement research sites where
theory outweighs the substance, the PPSC Staff Views present use of force
issues logically and free of ambiguity.
Interdisciplinary, Training and Consultation Corporation - This is a really
good site. Use of force by police officers is a big deal these days. The PPSC
Staff Views section of this site should be read by every person seriously
considering a police career. Unlike many law enforcement research sites where
theory outweighs the substance, the PPSC Staff Views present use of force
issues logically and free of ambiguity.
Federal Bureau of Investigation:
Uniform Crime Reports - A police chief once
posted a sign in his headquarters which read,
"We're not report takers, we're the police." The
chief must have had a lot on his mind when he
approved that one. Aside from actively
protecting life and property, a police officer's
most important function is to accurately report
crime. Without a police report of crime, crime
does not officially exist.The police report is the
basis for all crime fighting necessities from a
police department's budget to its crime mapping,
and the efficient and effective deployment of
police officers.
If you become a police officer, you'll soon learn
how much police officers hate writing reports.
Unfortunately, a lot of police leadership do little to
improve police officers' attitudes toward report
Uniform Crime Reports - A police chief once
posted a sign in his headquarters which read,
"We're not report takers, we're the police." The
chief must have had a lot on his mind when he
approved that one. Aside from actively
protecting life and property, a police officer's
most important function is to accurately report
crime. Without a police report of crime, crime
does not officially exist.The police report is the
basis for all crime fighting necessities from a
police department's budget to its crime mapping,
and the efficient and effective deployment of
police officers.
If you become a police officer, you'll soon learn
how much police officers hate writing reports.
Unfortunately, a lot of police leadership do little to
improve police officers' attitudes toward report
Fraternal Order of Police - The Fraternal Order of Police, or FOP,
represents a lot of police officers across the nation. As you narrow down the
number of police departments you're considering for a police career, go to this
site and link to the FOP Lodge websites for those police departments. The
quality of a Lodge website can give you a pretty good idea of its effectiveness,
and a well updated site will give you good insight into the working environment of
the police officers it represents.
represents a lot of police officers across the nation. As you narrow down the
number of police departments you're considering for a police career, go to this
site and link to the FOP Lodge websites for those police departments. The
quality of a Lodge website can give you a pretty good idea of its effectiveness,
and a well updated site will give you good insight into the working environment of
the police officers it represents.
Hendersonville Police Department - Hendersonville, Tennessee is a
community of 40,000 plus population. The Hendersonville Police Department
maintains a patrol force of 53 members; specialized assignments, and support
staff, are in addition to that number. While Hendersonville would not be
classified as a large police department, it certainly is not small. Hendersonville
is a great snapshot of how most police departments in the United States are
staffed and organized...or, at least should be. This web site is easy to navigate.
All the information is clean, crisp, and informative. After visiting this site, you'll
have a better understanding of what a medium sized American police
department is all about.
community of 40,000 plus population. The Hendersonville Police Department
maintains a patrol force of 53 members; specialized assignments, and support
staff, are in addition to that number. While Hendersonville would not be
classified as a large police department, it certainly is not small. Hendersonville
is a great snapshot of how most police departments in the United States are
staffed and organized...or, at least should be. This web site is easy to navigate.
All the information is clean, crisp, and informative. After visiting this site, you'll
have a better understanding of what a medium sized American police
department is all about.
FindLaw: Cases and Codes - Reference for Legal Professionals - You
could spend hours on this site just reading the criminal statutes from your state.
I've linked you directly to cases and codes. Scroll down and click on the state of
your choice. At the top of the page, you'll see terms like criminal code; state
code, etc. Click on the code and then browse the page for the state's criminal
codes. Some titles are obvious like criminal code. Others aren't so obvious,
and some aren't even in alphabetical order, but once you're there, you'll find it
very interesting.
could spend hours on this site just reading the criminal statutes from your state.
I've linked you directly to cases and codes. Scroll down and click on the state of
your choice. At the top of the page, you'll see terms like criminal code; state
code, etc. Click on the code and then browse the page for the state's criminal
codes. Some titles are obvious like criminal code. Others aren't so obvious,
and some aren't even in alphabetical order, but once you're there, you'll find it
very interesting.
PoliceEmployment.com - Agency Links - I've linked you to another page
on my site which takes you directly to the agency links pages at
PoliceEmployment.com. This is the most comprehensive agency list I've seen,
and the pages load fast. You can quickly locate a police department you're
interested in and visit its website. At Police Employment.com, you can also
browse an extensive list of law enforcement jobs posted from around the
country. The site layout is very clean and easy to navigate. Everything is right
in your face. You don't get frustrated clicking on drop down lists all over the
place.
on my site which takes you directly to the agency links pages at
PoliceEmployment.com. This is the most comprehensive agency list I've seen,
and the pages load fast. You can quickly locate a police department you're
interested in and visit its website. At Police Employment.com, you can also
browse an extensive list of law enforcement jobs posted from around the
country. The site layout is very clean and easy to navigate. Everything is right
in your face. You don't get frustrated clicking on drop down lists all over the
place.
PoliceDriving.com - The automobile... friend and foe: During my
thirty-two years of operating police vehicles, I can only recall one time when I
received any actual driver's training beyond my original police academy training.
It didn't amount to much. As I recall, the highlight was negotiating those red
street cones at a slow speed. Annual In-Service training classes would discuss
high speed pursuit and intervention issues, but there was no driver's training to
prepare for those circumstances.
Don't be fooled by all that chasing and bumping you see on cable news. Most
police departments don't train for those situations, and most police departments
discourage you from engaging in chases and interventions. I'm not going to go
on about this, because I have a chapter on this in my book. But, I strongly
encourage you to visit this site, because the way you operate a police vehicle
falls under one of the five indispensable truths for a successful police career...
matters of life and death.
thirty-two years of operating police vehicles, I can only recall one time when I
received any actual driver's training beyond my original police academy training.
It didn't amount to much. As I recall, the highlight was negotiating those red
street cones at a slow speed. Annual In-Service training classes would discuss
high speed pursuit and intervention issues, but there was no driver's training to
prepare for those circumstances.
Don't be fooled by all that chasing and bumping you see on cable news. Most
police departments don't train for those situations, and most police departments
discourage you from engaging in chases and interventions. I'm not going to go
on about this, because I have a chapter on this in my book. But, I strongly
encourage you to visit this site, because the way you operate a police vehicle
falls under one of the five indispensable truths for a successful police career...
matters of life and death.
Captain Travis Yates is a Team Leader with the Tulsa Police
Precision Driver Training Unit. He is a nationally recognized
driving instructor and a certified instructor in tire deflation devices
and the pursuit intervention technique. Capt. Yates has a Master of
Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State
University. He moderates policedriving.com, a website dedicated to
law enforcement driving issues.
Precision Driver Training Unit. He is a nationally recognized
driving instructor and a certified instructor in tire deflation devices
and the pursuit intervention technique. Capt. Yates has a Master of
Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Northeastern State
University. He moderates policedriving.com, a website dedicated to
law enforcement driving issues.
Kristieslaw.org - I wasn't going to discuss vehicle pursuits at any more
length; until, I came across this site. If you're going to be a police officer, you
must spend some time at this site. It's not very uplifting, because it chronicles
the deaths of a lot of innocent men, women, and children resulting from police
vehicle pursuits. It discusses police department pursuit policies, or the lack of
policies... but, don't get hung up on that part of it.
I can't imagine how horrible it must be to lose a loved one as a result of a police
vehicle pursuit. I do know it wouldn't make any difference to me whether it was
the bad guy's car, or the police car, that killed my loved one. The grief, and the
question, would be the same... "Why?"
Police departments have been in a dilemma for years regarding pursuit policies,
and they'll be in that same dilemma for years to come. I've got the life and work
experience to understand every aspect of police pursuits, and I'm still in a
dilemma. I do know this for certain... it all comes down to you. You're going to
be the police officer behind the wheel of that police cruiser. Here's something
else that's as certain as the next sunrise... a pursuit is a lot easier to start than it
is to stop.
length; until, I came across this site. If you're going to be a police officer, you
must spend some time at this site. It's not very uplifting, because it chronicles
the deaths of a lot of innocent men, women, and children resulting from police
vehicle pursuits. It discusses police department pursuit policies, or the lack of
policies... but, don't get hung up on that part of it.
I can't imagine how horrible it must be to lose a loved one as a result of a police
vehicle pursuit. I do know it wouldn't make any difference to me whether it was
the bad guy's car, or the police car, that killed my loved one. The grief, and the
question, would be the same... "Why?"
Police departments have been in a dilemma for years regarding pursuit policies,
and they'll be in that same dilemma for years to come. I've got the life and work
experience to understand every aspect of police pursuits, and I'm still in a
dilemma. I do know this for certain... it all comes down to you. You're going to
be the police officer behind the wheel of that police cruiser. Here's something
else that's as certain as the next sunrise... a pursuit is a lot easier to start than it
is to stop.
Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.) is the CEO of
Criminal Justice Online, and he is the author of Police
Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004). During his twenty-four
years with the Los Angeles Police Department he worked ten
geographic areas; including Newton, 77th and Southwest Areas.
In addition to patrol, Lieutenant Foster worked specialized
assignments such as communications, traffic, community relations
and fugitives. Raymond has a BA in Criminal Justice Management,
a Masters in Public Finance and is currently finishing his doctoral
studies.
Criminal Justice Online, and he is the author of Police
Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004). During his twenty-four
years with the Los Angeles Police Department he worked ten
geographic areas; including Newton, 77th and Southwest Areas.
In addition to patrol, Lieutenant Foster worked specialized
assignments such as communications, traffic, community relations
and fugitives. Raymond has a BA in Criminal Justice Management,
a Masters in Public Finance and is currently finishing his doctoral
studies.
Sexual Harassment - Sexual harassment is a very real problem in the
workplace for those accused as well as victims. This subject probably isn't on
your radar at this stage in your career development, but it should be. If you
become a victim of sexual harassment, it will wreck havoc on your police career.
If you're accused of sexual harassment, rightly or wrongly, it could end your
police career.
workplace for those accused as well as victims. This subject probably isn't on
your radar at this stage in your career development, but it should be. If you
become a victim of sexual harassment, it will wreck havoc on your police career.
If you're accused of sexual harassment, rightly or wrongly, it could end your
police career.
Corruption of Law
Enforcement Officers and
Public Officials - This site is a
crash course on drugs. As a
police officer, you'll definitely be
a participant in the drug war.
I've linked you directly (above)
to the page on corruption of law
enforcement officers. The
information for each category is
concise, interesting, and the
information sources are listed.
Enforcement Officers and
Public Officials - This site is a
crash course on drugs. As a
police officer, you'll definitely be
a participant in the drug war.
I've linked you directly (above)
to the page on corruption of law
enforcement officers. The
information for each category is
concise, interesting, and the
information sources are listed.
Addictive Properties of Drugs
Adolescents/Education &
Prevention
of Substance Abuse
//Alcohol
Annual Causes of Death
Civil and Human Rights
Cocaine and Crack
Corruption
Crime
Diversion of Pharmaceuticals
Drug Courts
Adolescents/Education &
Prevention
of Substance Abuse
//Alcohol
Annual Causes of Death
Civil and Human Rights
Cocaine and Crack
Corruption
Crime
Diversion of Pharmaceuticals
Drug Courts
Drug Testing
Drug Use Estimates
Economics
Ecstacy
Environment
Families
Forfeiture
Gateway Theory
Hemp
Heroin
Drug Use Estimates
Economics
Ecstacy
Environment
Families
Forfeiture
Gateway Theory
Hemp
Heroin
HIV/AIDS & Injection Drug
Use
Interdiction
International
Mandatory Minimums
Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Methadone
Methamphetamine
The Military
Overdose
Use
Interdiction
International
Mandatory Minimums
Marijuana
Medical Marijuana
Methadone
Methamphetamine
The Military
Overdose
Pain Management
Pregnancy and Substance Use
//Prison
Race and HIV/Aids
Race and Prison
Supervised Consumption Facilities &
Safe Injection Facilities
//Syringe/Needle Exchange Programs
//The Netherlands
Treatment
Women
Pregnancy and Substance Use
//Prison
Race and HIV/Aids
Race and Prison
Supervised Consumption Facilities &
Safe Injection Facilities
//Syringe/Needle Exchange Programs
//The Netherlands
Treatment
Women
U.S. Constitution: Fourth Amendment - Search and Seizure - "The
right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." In order for you
to be successful in your police career, you need to develop a firm grasp of
search and seizure. Most police officers will never write a search and seizure
warrant. Most feel it's just too difficult and time consuming. These are the same
police officers who rely on consent searches which ultimately sustain little
credibility. Search and seizure warrants are not difficult to prepare, and, like
everything else, practice makes perfect. The only difficulty you'll never be able
to resolve is the timely availability of a judge to sign your warrant.
right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be
violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause,
supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place
to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized." In order for you
to be successful in your police career, you need to develop a firm grasp of
search and seizure. Most police officers will never write a search and seizure
warrant. Most feel it's just too difficult and time consuming. These are the same
police officers who rely on consent searches which ultimately sustain little
credibility. Search and seizure warrants are not difficult to prepare, and, like
everything else, practice makes perfect. The only difficulty you'll never be able
to resolve is the timely availability of a judge to sign your warrant.
The MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base - The MIPT Terrorism Knowledge
Base, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and the National
Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT), is a one-stop resource
for comprehensive research on domestic and international terrorism. Providing a
wealth of information on terrorist incidents, terrorism-related court cases, and
terrorist groups and leaders, the TKB features a suite of sophisticated analytical
tools, available free of charge to researchers, policy makers, journalists,
emergency response personnel, and the general public.
TKB currently includes:
Over 35 years of international terrorism data;
Over 5 years of worldwide domestic terrorism data;
Over 20 years of US terrorism cases;
Hundreds of group and leader profiles and a searchable image archive; and
Interactive GIS, side-by-side comparison, graphing, and statistical analysis tools
These features are demonstrated in a two-minute virtual tour at http://www.tkb.
org/tkb.html. The TKB is the culmination of nearly four years of work, joining
data from five leading institutions of terrorism research – MIPT, the RAND
Corporation, DFI International, the University of Arkansas, and the University of
Oklahoma. The TKB represents the world’s most complete online, open-source
portal on terrorism. Offering interactive tools and in-depth coverage of terrorist
groups, trials, and incidents, this system provides the Department of Homeland
Security and its partners a means to improve awareness and preparedness. By
sharing this information, the TKB invites users to contribute to the growing body
of knowledge on global terrorism. If you have questions, please call MIPT at
(405) 232-5121, or email research@mipt.org. Suggestions may also be
submitted directly through the TKB Feedback system.
Base, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security and the National
Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT), is a one-stop resource
for comprehensive research on domestic and international terrorism. Providing a
wealth of information on terrorist incidents, terrorism-related court cases, and
terrorist groups and leaders, the TKB features a suite of sophisticated analytical
tools, available free of charge to researchers, policy makers, journalists,
emergency response personnel, and the general public.
TKB currently includes:
Over 35 years of international terrorism data;
Over 5 years of worldwide domestic terrorism data;
Over 20 years of US terrorism cases;
Hundreds of group and leader profiles and a searchable image archive; and
Interactive GIS, side-by-side comparison, graphing, and statistical analysis tools
These features are demonstrated in a two-minute virtual tour at http://www.tkb.
org/tkb.html. The TKB is the culmination of nearly four years of work, joining
data from five leading institutions of terrorism research – MIPT, the RAND
Corporation, DFI International, the University of Arkansas, and the University of
Oklahoma. The TKB represents the world’s most complete online, open-source
portal on terrorism. Offering interactive tools and in-depth coverage of terrorist
groups, trials, and incidents, this system provides the Department of Homeland
Security and its partners a means to improve awareness and preparedness. By
sharing this information, the TKB invites users to contribute to the growing body
of knowledge on global terrorism. If you have questions, please call MIPT at
(405) 232-5121, or email research@mipt.org. Suggestions may also be
submitted directly through the TKB Feedback system.
Police Abuse Websites - Sites Dedicated to Exposing Police Abuse -
Since you're on this page, you're probably considering a career in law
enforcement. If you do become a police officer, you may think the only dangers
you'll face will come from people we commonly label as criminals. Wrong. It's a
trifecta my friend, and the racing analogy fits, because once you understand
that criminals; other police officers, and police watchers can all be detrimental to
your well being, you become a winner. These few sites will give you an excellent
insight into the police watcher segment of your police career working
environment. If, after viewing these sites, you come away with a twinge of
paranoia. . . that's good! Police officers are just as imperfect as anyone, and
police watchers get very good at exploiting those imperfections. Your best
defense against the police watchers will always be your professionalism. Yes... I
know, it's a very overused term, so let's put it this way... don't get emotional, and
think before you speak.
Since you're on this page, you're probably considering a career in law
enforcement. If you do become a police officer, you may think the only dangers
you'll face will come from people we commonly label as criminals. Wrong. It's a
trifecta my friend, and the racing analogy fits, because once you understand
that criminals; other police officers, and police watchers can all be detrimental to
your well being, you become a winner. These few sites will give you an excellent
insight into the police watcher segment of your police career working
environment. If, after viewing these sites, you come away with a twinge of
paranoia. . . that's good! Police officers are just as imperfect as anyone, and
police watchers get very good at exploiting those imperfections. Your best
defense against the police watchers will always be your professionalism. Yes... I
know, it's a very overused term, so let's put it this way... don't get emotional, and
think before you speak.
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Police Training Commissions - Programs - Councils - (Page One-
Alabama thru Mississippi) - (Page Two - Nebraska thru
Washington) Nearly every state maintains a government, or quasi
government, entity to establish, maintain, and monitor statewide training and
practices standards for police officers throughout that state. Some are more
formal than others, but all have the same basic goals. These commissions,
programs, councils, etc. are good sources of information for those of you
contemplating a police career.
Alabama thru Mississippi) - (Page Two - Nebraska thru
Washington) Nearly every state maintains a government, or quasi
government, entity to establish, maintain, and monitor statewide training and
practices standards for police officers throughout that state. Some are more
formal than others, but all have the same basic goals. These commissions,
programs, councils, etc. are good sources of information for those of you
contemplating a police career.
Probable Cause - For some reason, a lot of people have a hard time with this
one. While there's no hard and fast definition for probable cause, it's very easy
to understand and apply if one just takes a little time to learn the elements
required to establish probable cause.
one. While there's no hard and fast definition for probable cause, it's very easy
to understand and apply if one just takes a little time to learn the elements
required to establish probable cause.
Reasonable Suspicion and Stop and Frisk - During your police career,
you'll be acting frequently on reasonable suspicion. Aside from developing your
powers of observation, you must learn to articulate those observations to justify
your reasonable suspicion.
you'll be acting frequently on reasonable suspicion. Aside from developing your
powers of observation, you must learn to articulate those observations to justify
your reasonable suspicion.
National Association of Field Training Officers - N.A.F.T.O. is an
educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training
(commonly known as the Field Training Officer concept) for Law Enforcement,
Communications, and Corrections personnel. Educators, Administrators and
other Criminal Justice practitioners are also encouraged to participate
educational and professional association concerned with apprenticeship training
(commonly known as the Field Training Officer concept) for Law Enforcement,
Communications, and Corrections personnel. Educators, Administrators and
other Criminal Justice practitioners are also encouraged to participate
Federal Law Enforcement Careers - On this page, I've linked you to the
following sites: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives (ATF) -- Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) -- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) --
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -- Customs and Border Protection (Border Patrol
Agent) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) -- U.S. Secret Service.
following sites: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives (ATF) -- Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) -- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) --
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -- Customs and Border Protection (Border Patrol
Agent) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) -- U.S. Secret Service.
The Heritage Foundation - Federalizing Crime - Many of the same
people who complain about police states, and too much government, are the
first to turn to the federal government to address crime problems. I've reprinted
an article from the Heritage Foundation which will give you an excellent insight
into the many problems encountered when federalizing crimes that properly
belong to state and local law enforcement.
people who complain about police states, and too much government, are the
first to turn to the federal government to address crime problems. I've reprinted
an article from the Heritage Foundation which will give you an excellent insight
into the many problems encountered when federalizing crimes that properly
belong to state and local law enforcement.
Police Rank Insignias - I've learned that most people aren't all that familiar
with military rank insignias used by police departments. While the military is very
uniform in the utilization of rank insignias, police departments don't follow the
same uniformity. I searched around for a link to explain how police departments
utilize these insignias. While there's plenty of sources regarding the insignias'
military usage, I didn't find anything to describe their varying uses by police
departments. So...I made my own page. If you're a little confused, I think this
page will help you.
with military rank insignias used by police departments. While the military is very
uniform in the utilization of rank insignias, police departments don't follow the
same uniformity. I searched around for a link to explain how police departments
utilize these insignias. While there's plenty of sources regarding the insignias'
military usage, I didn't find anything to describe their varying uses by police
departments. So...I made my own page. If you're a little confused, I think this
page will help you.
Police K9 Training - If you have an interest in becoming a K9 officer, I've
made a page with some background and my advice on the subject. I've included
some interesting links to assist you in gaining a better understanding of this
demanding assignment.
made a page with some background and my advice on the subject. I've included
some interesting links to assist you in gaining a better understanding of this
demanding assignment.
Mounted Police - You won't find a more impressive law enforcement display
than a mounted police unit. I've made a page describing my experiences with
police mounts, and I've provided you with links to a number of police
departments with pages devoted to their mounted units.
than a mounted police unit. I've made a page describing my experiences with
police mounts, and I've provided you with links to a number of police
departments with pages devoted to their mounted units.
Motorcycle Police - Whether or not you're a motorcycle enthusiast, you may
well decide to seek assignment to a motorcycle unit during your career. I've
provided you with some good links on this subject.
well decide to seek assignment to a motorcycle unit during your career. I've
provided you with some good links on this subject.
Police Aviation - Police aviation has come a long way in the past thirty years.
I've provided you with some interesting links that include qualification
requirements for mechanics, pilots, paramedics, and cadets for the Maryland
State Police Aviation Command. I've also linked you to a very interesting article
from the Johns Hopkins University Newsletter about the Baltimore City Helicopter
Unit.
I've provided you with some interesting links that include qualification
requirements for mechanics, pilots, paramedics, and cadets for the Maryland
State Police Aviation Command. I've also linked you to a very interesting article
from the Johns Hopkins University Newsletter about the Baltimore City Helicopter
Unit.
Traffic Accident Investigation - When it comes to traffic accident
investigation and reconstruction, police officers fall into one of three
categories...competent; incompetent, and expert. It's easy to become a
competent accident investigator. All you have to do is be competent in
everything you do. If you want to become an expert, it takes a bit more.
Accident investigation and reconstruction is an area of specialization which
requires a considerable amount of advanced training.
investigation and reconstruction, police officers fall into one of three
categories...competent; incompetent, and expert. It's easy to become a
competent accident investigator. All you have to do is be competent in
everything you do. If you want to become an expert, it takes a bit more.
Accident investigation and reconstruction is an area of specialization which
requires a considerable amount of advanced training.
Police Marine Patrol - The terrorist attack on 9-11 has focused more
attention on the importance of police marine units. Unless you join a land locked
police department void of any significant bodies of water, you'll probably have a
marine unit. I've linked you to a number of police marine units as well as the
United States Coast Guard where you can read about the Coast Guard District
in which you reside.
attention on the importance of police marine units. Unless you join a land locked
police department void of any significant bodies of water, you'll probably have a
marine unit. I've linked you to a number of police marine units as well as the
United States Coast Guard where you can read about the Coast Guard District
in which you reside.
Miranda Warning - Everybody's heard the TV cops recite, "You have the
right to remain silent. Anything you say..." In the beginning, Miranda caused a
lot of confusion. It's pretty settled now, and you should not have any difficulties
with your compliance to Miranda. I've made a page which should clear up any
questions you might have about it and when you need to advise a person of his
or her right to remain silent.
right to remain silent. Anything you say..." In the beginning, Miranda caused a
lot of confusion. It's pretty settled now, and you should not have any difficulties
with your compliance to Miranda. I've made a page which should clear up any
questions you might have about it and when you need to advise a person of his
or her right to remain silent.
Bicycle Cops - If you're a bicycle riding enthusiast, you'll want to visit this
page and the link to the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Cops
on bikes is an excellent concept; although, I believe their potential contribution
to the patrol function has not yet become fully appreciated. If I was young again,
and beginning my police career, I'd love to experience the assignment.
page and the link to the International Police Mountain Bike Association. Cops
on bikes is an excellent concept; although, I believe their potential contribution
to the patrol function has not yet become fully appreciated. If I was young again,
and beginning my police career, I'd love to experience the assignment.
writing since fewer police reports translate into lower crime statistics. When you
visit this site, download all the manuals available, and study them at your leisure.
If you take this advice seriously, you'll be in the top 1%, in any police
department you join, of police officers who know, and appreciate, the importance
of accurate crime reporting.
visit this site, download all the manuals available, and study them at your leisure.
If you take this advice seriously, you'll be in the top 1%, in any police
department you join, of police officers who know, and appreciate, the importance
of accurate crime reporting.
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quantitative analysis of crime and justice data.
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sharing of computerized data resources; through the production of original
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Police Civil Liability - You'll be entering your police career in a very litigious
society. Police officers are frequently targets of lawsuits resulting from their
official actions. You need to become familiar with your qualified immunity and
the importance of responding reasonably to any and all circumstances.
society. Police officers are frequently targets of lawsuits resulting from their
official actions. You need to become familiar with your qualified immunity and
the importance of responding reasonably to any and all circumstances.
Body Armor - Police officers have always faced the risk of being shot by an
armed suspect. Fortunately, you'll be starting your police career at a time when
the advancement of body armor technology will provide you with a level of
protection not available to past generations of police officers.
armed suspect. Fortunately, you'll be starting your police career at a time when
the advancement of body armor technology will provide you with a level of
protection not available to past generations of police officers.
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DVDs produced by Turtle
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Police Combat Tactics 2,
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practical Flashbang Tactics:
methods for reacting to fluid
situations, avoiding physical
confrontations, handling all
levels of resistance and
protecting yourself when the
fists start flying.
DVDs produced by Turtle
Press focus on officer safety,
hand-to-hand combat and
weapons usage/retention. In
Police Combat Tactics 1 and
Police Combat Tactics 2,
veteran training instructor
and SWAT team commander
Kevin Dillon teaches his
practical Flashbang Tactics:
methods for reacting to fluid
situations, avoiding physical
confrontations, handling all
levels of resistance and
protecting yourself when the
fists start flying.
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and City Police Jobs - While some police jobs share the same duties, each
agency has its own specific responsibilities. Therefore, you should research the
careers that are available and find the job that's right for you. You will first want
to see what careers are available with federal, state and local law enforcement
by visiting the links under "Career Descriptions." Check out the "Selection
Process" to get a general idea of the qualifications and application procedures.
Be sure to read our tips on passing the written entrance exam and interview
located under "Sample Questions."
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feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.
education resource center with extensive subject guides and distance learning
information. Our mission is to provide free, independent and accurate
information and resources for prospective and current students (and other
researchers). AcademicInfo was founded in 1998 by Mike Madin, a librarian
coordinator, and is now maintained by multiple contributors. Additional help,
feedback and suggestions are always appreciated.
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relevant sites for all branches of the military. Included are links to the various
investigative agencies for those branches.
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investigative agencies for those branches.