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Tougher drunken driving threshold weighed

A recommendation to reduce the current .08 blood alcohol content to .05 is being considered in an effort to decrease highway deaths - Full Story

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Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Slain NY cop's partner choked up while testifying

Retired Detective Glenn Estrada couldn't hold back his tears as he recalled his last shift with his partner, Peter Figoski - Full Story

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Will SCOTUS undo your agency's DUI procedures? Tim Dees - Police Tech & Gear

Will SCOTUS undo your agency's DUI procedures?

In the case of State of Missouri v. Tyler McNeely, the option for involuntary blood draws will come under scrutiny, and the Court’s decision could impact how you do your job - Full Story

Exclusives

Shoot to kill or shoot to wound?

Shoot to kill or shoot to wound?

I know law enforcement shoots neither to wound nor kill. But the rest of the public doesn’t necessarily understand that. Law enforcement cannot afford to leave the public's understanding to Hollywood, TV, and video games. - Full Story

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Cops have fewer rights than criminals

Cops have fewer rights than criminals

What do police officers need to know about the 1st and 4th Amendment rights of public employees? From reader comments to articles I've published, one thing is clear: There's confusion amongst the ranks. - Full Story

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A box full of intervention options

Don’t fall back on an escalating step-by-step process for the use of force. Instead, use a tool box. On your waist you have all of your options and you can use any one of them anytime you see fit. It’s up to you as an officer to make the immediate threat assessment and withdraw whatever tool you deem suitable.
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