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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.
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.
FindLaw: Cases and Codes - Reference for
Legal Professionals - You could spend hours on
this site just reading the criminal statutes from your
Legal Professionals - You could spend hours on
this site just reading the criminal statutes from your
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
I don't really know where to begin to
describe this site, since there's so
much to describe. I've copied the
site map, to the right, to give you a
quick look. This site is content rich in
every aspect. I think anyone looking
for on line courses will appreciate the
course descriptions.
describe this site, since there's so
much to describe. I've copied the
site map, to the right, to give you a
quick look. This site is content rich in
every aspect. I think anyone looking
for on line courses will appreciate the
course descriptions.
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Did you know that the LAPD has produced more Authors than any other Law Enforcement Agency? When you go
to the LAPD Authors Page, you'll have some very interesting reading.
to the LAPD Authors Page, you'll have some very interesting reading.
As you may have already guessed, this site is deep into technology. Information and
forensic technology is growing like a Whirlwind, and it's all here.
forensic technology is growing like a Whirlwind, and it's all here.
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
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
Raymond's current major project is co-authoring the upcoming book, Homeland Security
and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming-Hot War (Prentice
Hall, February 2007) with Major General Dror Itzhaki, Israeli Security Agency (ret), a
senior Israeli expert on security, protection, operations and prevention of
and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming-Hot War (Prentice
Hall, February 2007) with Major General Dror Itzhaki, Israeli Security Agency (ret), a
senior Israeli expert on security, protection, operations and prevention of
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.
Criminal Justice MegaLinks - MegaLinks is an understatement. This site is
loaded... another understatement. If you're a Criminal Justice student, this site
is an invaluable resource for you. If you're just a high school graduate seriously
considering a police career, this is an invaluable resource for you as well. Go
right to the Course Sites column on the right side of the home page. Click on a
link and scroll down to the lecture links and start reading. As you read, you'll see
links contained within the lecture text to give you further information and
references. I haven't read them all, but I like what I have read. I retired just as
forensic science was really taking off, so I'll be returning often to take advantage
of all this free knowledge.
loaded... another understatement. If you're a Criminal Justice student, this site
is an invaluable resource for you. If you're just a high school graduate seriously
considering a police career, this is an invaluable resource for you as well. Go
right to the Course Sites column on the right side of the home page. Click on a
link and scroll down to the lecture links and start reading. As you read, you'll see
links contained within the lecture text to give you further information and
references. I haven't read them all, but I like what I have read. I retired just as
forensic science was really taking off, so I'll be returning often to take advantage
of all this free knowledge.
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. You can navigate the site from any page with a drop
down list showing all the subjects I've listed below. The
information for each category is concise, interesting, and the
information sources are listed.
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. You can navigate the site from any page with a drop
down list showing all the subjects I've listed below. 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
Drug 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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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
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
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
relations and fugitives. Raymond has a BA in Criminal Justice Management, a Masters in
Public Finance and is currently finishing his doctoral studies.
Public Finance and is currently finishing his doctoral studies.
criminal and terror acts, and Dr. Reuven Paz, Ph.D., an Israeli expert on militant and radical Islam and Islamist
movements. Additionally, he is in contract negotiations on a third book - An Introduction to Policing.
movements. Additionally, he is in contract negotiations on a third book - An Introduction to Policing.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service - NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and
substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD) -The mission of the National Archive of Criminal
Justice Data (NACJD) is to facilitate research in criminal justice and criminology, through the preservation,
enhancement, and sharing of computerized data resources; through the production of original research based on
archived data; and through specialized training workshops in quantitative analysis of crime and justice data.
Justice Data (NACJD) is to facilitate research in criminal justice and criminology, through the preservation,
enhancement, and sharing of computerized data resources; through the production of original research based on
archived data; and through specialized training workshops in quantitative analysis of crime and justice data.
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.
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.
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 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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