Lt. Andrew Hawkes - Highway Drug Interdiction

Highway Drug Interdiction
with Lt. Andrew Hawkes

Lt. Hawkes is a 21-year police veteran. In addition to his years of highway drug interdiction, Lt. Hawkes has worked in patrol, K9, investigations, narcotics and administration. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Dallas Baptist University and is a graduate of the Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas. He has been the recipient of both State and Local awards. His book, Secrets of Successful Highway Interdiction, which can be purchased here, www.highwaydruginterdiction.com, contains eleven chapters on Highway Drug Interdiction.

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Highway interdiction: It's not just about drugs anymore - 03/28/2012

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Camaraderie on patrol: A recipe for success - 01/26/2012 Comments

2011 in Review: Issues and events in drug enforcement - 12/16/2011 Comments

Are you ready for retirement? - 11/17/2011 Comments

The evolution of the squad car - 09/21/2011 Comments

10 years after 9/11: Sworn personnel report to duty immediately - 08/12/2011 Comments

Patrolling interstate highways: Your agency 'culture' - 07/29/2011 Comments

Summertime patrol: 5 everyday safety essentials - 06/22/2011 Comments

Higher education increasingly key to police promotions - 05/19/2011 Comments

Balancing a police career and happy home life - 03/31/2011 Comments

10 ways you know you're not a rookie anymore - 01/20/2011 Comments

Blue lights on my Christmas tree - 12/08/2010 Comments

Why does the debate continue over marijuana legalization? - 11/22/2010 Comments

'Crotch rockets' and high-speed police pursuits - 10/06/2010 Comments

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Building an interdiction unit from scratch - 09/20/2010 Comments

4 tips for highway drug interdiction in metropolitan areas - 08/09/2010

Use of force from a patrol supervisor's point of view - 07/05/2010 Comments

Winning the war of attrition in your law enforcement career - 05/20/2010 Comments

Be ready for a battle in the courtroom - 04/28/2010 Comments

Highway drug interdiction: 5 tips for dealing with decoy vehicles - 04/06/2010

Interdiction isn’t just for drugs anymore - 03/22/2010

Keeping your less lethal options open - 02/16/2010 Comments

Cops committing crimes: You get what you pay for - 01/25/2010 Comments

Happy Holidays from a cop's point of view - 12/16/2009 Comments

Recession? Ask a Vet... - 11/11/2009

Combating rolling meth labs: Back to the basics - 11/03/2009

IACP Digest: Memo to veteran officers: Be a mentor - 10/05/2009 Comments

Change is inevitable, so roll with it - 09/21/2009 Comments

Female suspects: They CAN hurt you! - 08/24/2009 Comments

Five ways to stop police impersonators - 04/29/2009 Comments

Using night vision in covert operations - 12/23/2008

Five traits of successful drug interdiction officers - 11/10/2008

Interdiction Seizures: Dope vs. Cash - 08/05/2008

Tip: Choosing a backup gun, and practicing with it - 07/13/2010

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