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P1 First Person: Securing the driver-side door during traffic stops

By Rick McDowell PoliceOne Member Traffic stops will always pose an inherent risk to the officer from... - Full Story

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Force Science Institute - Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts

Dramatic shooting of a car thief... and persistent Hollywood myths

The following report describes the latest moving-vehicle shooting case Force Science Institute has pl... - Full Story

Ohio courts knocking down construction-zone enforcement penalties

Newspaper's analysis shows most fines reduced or dismissed for those who go to court; Lt. says officers feel they are being second-guessed by courts, prosecutors - Full Story

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Ode to the career patrol officer

Every day, every call could be your last. You are the one to get complainants knocking on the department door. Why? Because you are the one having to deal with all the idiots. - Full Story

Judge: Aurora police justified in actions to find robber

The traffic stop triggered a barrage of criticism from motorists who said police blocked their cars while officers searched for the robber - Full Story

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Professional courtesy: The badge on the uniform trumps the badge in the wallet

Simply put, professional courtesy is something off-duty officers of all ranks and jurisdictions should show to officers who are on duty. Remember the badge that’s on the uniform trumps the badge that's in the wallet. - Full Story

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'Stoned driving' and the pot debate

Unlike alcohol, marijuana stays in the blood long after the high wears off a few hours after use, and there is no quick test to determine someone's level of impairment.
(AP Photo) Difficult to pinpoint impairment