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May 24, 2012
Product Review: Covert cargo pants from 5.11 Tactical Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

Product Review: Covert cargo pants from 5.11 Tactical

In my opinion, these are the perfect pants for wear in any casual off-duty venue where it’d be appropriate to wear khakis or ‘nice jeans’ - Full Story
April 16, 2012
7 tips for aspiring police writers Tim Dees - Police Tech & Gear

7 tips for aspiring police writers

A few words about the cop journalism racket - Full Story
April 12, 2012
'The Calling: The Making of a Veteran Cop' is a must read for recruits Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

'The Calling: The Making of a Veteran Cop' is a must read for recruits

Although The Calling is a fictional novel, it gives readers a sense they are climbing into the squad or walking the beat with the book’s main character, Officer Dan McCarthy - Full Story
March 19, 2012
Off-duty carry: Answer these key questions Ron Avery - The PoliceOne Firearms Corner

Off-duty carry: Answer these key questions

The choice of weapon will reflect the values and belief systems of the person carrying the weapon - Full Story
March 15, 2012
Police attorney offers 'best practices' tips to civil rights overseers Force Science Institute - Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts

Police attorney offers 'best practices' tips to civil rights overseers

By Charles Remsberg Last November, the Civil Rights Division of the US DOJ sent a nine-page “technical... - Full Story
March 15, 2012
A police department that's 'always hiring' Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

A police department that's 'always hiring'

With a goal of hiring approximately 180 officers every year, San Antonio Police Department is, in fact, continuously hiring - Full Story
March 15, 2012
Drift: Shifting our law enforcement norms Dr. Larry F. Jetmore - Career Advancement

Drift: Shifting our law enforcement norms

Drift may be defined as what occurs when there is a shifting of norms — or standards — over a period of time, causing new norms — or standards — to form - Full Story
March 15, 2012
ANS/AHS: A disease running rampant in law enforcement John Demand - Observation on Demand

ANS/AHS: A disease running rampant in law enforcement

Fortunately, there is a simple, three step program which serves to ‘cure’ most of those officers afflicted by this unfortunate, sometimes career-ending affliction - Full Story
February 24, 2012
In 'Act of Valor' there is hope for Hollywood yet Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

In 'Act of Valor' there is hope for Hollywood yet

The new movie from Relativity Media and Bandito Brothers Productions stars active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Warfare Combatant-craft crewmen - Full Story



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Off Duty Columnists

Passion for the Job Passion for the Job
with Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D.
The Warrior's Path The Warrior's Path
with Duane Wolfe