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• Panasonic: Third Generation BWC

  13-05-2017 02:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In response to requests from law enforcement users of the Arbitrator Body Worn Camera (BWC), Panasonic has re-engineered the system from the inside out and even tweaked its evidence management software.Greg Peratt, Panasonic's director of evidence management, says the company identified three aspects of the Arbitrator BWC that it wanted to improve in its third-generation (Mark III) version of the BWC, including extended battery life, increased durability, and enhanced compatibility with other Pa
  
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• How To Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person

  13-05-2017 02:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  There are more than 300 mental disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Mental illnesses can affect people's thoughts, mood, behavior, and the way they perceive the world around them. This manifests itself at work, in relationships, or in everyday tasks; one in four adults experiences a mental health disorder in any given year. Overall, 5% of the U.S. population suffers from some type of serious mental illness. Combine this with the statistic that appro
  
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• Escaping from Standing Choke Holds

  13-05-2017 02:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  An assailant who grabs an officer may be acting either aggressively or with deadly force. An aggressive assailant demonstrates behavior that is likely to cause physical injury. A deadly force assailant demonstrates behavior that is likely to cause death or great bodily harm.For example, a subject who grabs an officer in a wrist grab or bear hug would likely be an aggressive assailant. By contrast, a subject who grabs the officer in a chokehold could very well be acting with deadly force. A choke
  
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• Tactical Strength

  13-05-2017 01:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  (The exercises described in this excerpt from "Tactical Strength" are not for everyone. You need to be fit before beginning them. Work yourself up to this level. If you have doubts as to whether you are fit enough for these exercises consult a physician.)Strength is the component that allows all other elements of fitness to prosper, and for the tactical athlete, tactical strength is an absolute must. Having a stable core (the shoulder girdle, spine, and hips) is critical to your growth in other
  
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• Lighting for LEOs

  13-05-2017 01:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  These illumination options for hands, weapons, and entire scenes let officers see what's important, no matter the situation. 5.11 TacticalKnown for providing apparel and gear to outfit you from head to toe, 5.11 Tactical (www.511tactical.com) also offers a wide range of flashlights for different applications.5.11 Tactical's TPT R5 14 Flashlight is a lightweight full-sized rechargeable duty light that features a squared head to prevent rolling, a smart switch to silently toggle between high,
  
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• Advantageous View

  13-05-2017 00:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Both of the most common types of "night vision" help law enforcement officers see people and objects they otherwise could not see in the dark, offering a huge tactical advantage. An image intensifier tube device, or "I²" device, is the type traditionally referred to as "night vision." It takes available light and intensifies it. The resulting image is traditionally green and black. Thermal imaging or infrared systems measure the difference in heat and produce an electronic image of what is
  
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• The Police Unity Tour of Israel

  13-05-2017 00:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Last September some 50 members of the Police Unity Tour, plus a few friends, gathered at Newark Airport for a 10-hour flight to Israel. It was the culmination of months of planning by our host, Mike Safris, whose Jewish heritage, law enforcement background, and love for Israel inspired the trip. By Mike's count, he had been to Israel 37 times, and he wanted to share the experience with the rest of us while forging some special ties between the police in both countries. Working with Major General
  
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