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Fall 2010/Winter 2011
FEATURES 8 THE BEST ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED Throughout my career, veteran officers imparted gold nuggets of wisdom and sometimes I listened. DEAN SCOVILLE
12 HOW TO WATCH THE HANDS Being able to recognize when a suspect is pulling a weapon is an officer safety necessity. MIKE “ZIGGY” SIEGFRIED
16 CLEAN UP YOUR ACT With some elbow grease and the right products, it’s easy to keep your sidearm in tip-top condition. DAVE DOUGLAS
20 APPS FOR COPS Smartphone technology lets you choose and continuously update targeted tools to help you do your job. TIM DEES
25 SHOTS FIRED: ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 10/01/2007 When a gangbanger opened up on them in rush hour traffic, two officers had to worry more about hitting innovents than hitting the bad guy. DEAN SCOVILLE
28 PERSONAL FIELD TRAUMA CARE Always have the gear and knowhow to attend to basic wounds. The life you save may be your own. SYDNEY VAIL
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30 FLASHLIGHTS With so many illumination tools out there, there’s bound to be one to meet your mission requirements. SCOTT SMITH
20 6 ARE YOU WILLING TO SPEAK UP? You have rookie rights. Do you know them?
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32 EYEWEAR Shield your eyes from dust, debris, sun, and even some projectiles with ballistic shades.
WILLIAM L. “BILL” HARVEY
40 WHAT I WISH I’D TOLD THEM Take these five lessons to heart and you’ll enjoy a long and happy career in law enforcement. DAVE SMITH
JENNIFER WASHINGTON
34 BOOTS Stay on top of your game with comfortable, durable footwear.
O V ER ON THE C GGraduating the police
JENNIFER WASHINGTON
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36 OUTERWEAR
P PHOTO: Paul Clinton
Shield yourself from the weather with these jackets so you can focus on the job. MELANIE BASICH
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