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Oklahoma Highway Patrol Chooses Sig Sauer P320
Sig Sauer has just announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol has selected the full size Sig Sauer P320, chambered in 9mm, as their new standard issue sidearm. Prior to this selection most OHP Troopers were carrying the Glock 17, with a few Troopers carrying personally bought but authorized for carry Smith & Wesson M&P pistols, both […]
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The 13-star Continental Flag (photo on Pinterest)
...Ruger SR-556 Take-Down Rifle
Ruger Firearms has just announced the introduction of the SR-556 Take-Down AR-15 rifle. Expanding upon the innovative technology that brought the [easyazon_link identifier=”B00JJK5JBW” locale=”US” tag=”bluesheecom-20″]Ruger 10/22 Take-Down[/easyazon_link] rifle in 2012, the Ruger SR-556 Take-Down will offer shooters the same incredible adaptability on an AR-15 platform. The Ruger SR-556 was a welcomed addition to the AR-15 […]
Supreme Court Limits K-9 Sniffs at Stops
Information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department’s legal counsel before doing anything. The United States Supreme Court has ruled on another use of K-9 units at traffic stops that will have significant impact on the way law enforcement can use this […]
Supreme Court Limits K-9 Sniffs at Stops
Officers must know U.S. Constitutional law, as well as keeping updated on the laws of their own State and Federal Court rulings.
...Houston Cop On the Job for 63 Years!
Senior Officer Thomas nearing the end of his amazing 63-year career.
...United States v. Webster – Patrol Car Confessions
Information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice. You should consult with your department’s legal team prior to taking any actions. We’ve all been there before. You’re investigating a suspected crime, and to help control the scene you place a suspect in the back of your patrol car. […]
United States v. Webster – Patrol Car Confessions
We’ve all been there before. You’re investigating a suspected crime, and to help control the scene you place a suspect in the back of your patrol car. The thug is a tough guy at the scene and isn’t admitting anything. However, for liability protection your department has outfitted your patrol car with audio and video recording equipment. In addition to the forward facing camera for stops and contacts, the system also has a camera recording the prisoner transport compartment. What part of those conversations, if any, can we use against them in court?
...Car Thieves Go High-Tech
Ever investigated a theft from auto or a stolen motor vehicle where there was no physical evidence of forced entry at the scene of the crime? I know my first thoughts are, “must have left the vehicle unlocked”. Although there are some sophisticated thieves using slim jims, screwdrivers to locks, or even hand-held lock picks, […]
Car Thieves Go High-Tech
The National Insurance Crime Bureau is a great asset to law enforcement.
...Tactical Electronics HHIT Flex Camera
Tactical Electronics is one of the primary manufacturers of the optical solutions needed by today’s tactical (SWAT) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) teams. From extended pole cameras to fiber optic scopes to under the door micro cameras, Tactical Electronics is developing solutions for just about every application. Tactical Electronics has just announced the release of their […]
Tactical Electronics HHIT Flex Camera
The new Tactical Electronics HHIT Flex camera.
...CRKT Blade Show Knife Offerings
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT) has been producing outstanding knives and tools since 1994, and the list keeps getting larger. At the 2015 Blade Show, CRKT announced several new additions that have strong considerations for law enforcement applications and every day carry. Those new offerings include the Ken Onion designed Outrage, and the Kit […]
CRKT Blade Show Knife Offerings
Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT®) has been producing outstanding knives and tools since 1994, and the list keeps getting larger. At the 2015 Blade Show CRKT announced several new additions that have strong considerations for law enforcement applications and every day carry.
...Heckler & Koch Announces the VP40
In 2014 Heckler & Koch introduced their HK VP9 striker-fired pistol. Chambered in 9mm, and offering advancements in striker-fired polymer pistol designs and features, the HK VP9 has become one of HK’s most popular pistols. Richard did an outstanding VP9 review at GunsHolstersandGear.com. The HK VP9 has acquired a wide reputation as having one of […]
Heckler & Koch Announces the VP40
The new HK VP40 is the next offering in the VP line.
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