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44 28 COLUMNS 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 LEAA JAMES J. FOTIS CORRECTIONS BRIAN DAWE HIGH TECH BOB DAVIS OFFICER SURVIVAL
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POOR POLICY CAN KILL Continued from page 43 especially true in use of force. During the application of any level of force, theo
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-PUHSS` PRIVATE SECURITY Continued from page 36 random screening of their carry-on bags as part of a new security initiative t
MANSTOPPER Continued from page 53 might be outside the limits of good taste. The above case notwithstanding, the files are repl
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INSIDERRUMINATIONS Continued from page 78 INSIDERRUMINATIONS Toro Caca (cont.) see where that might be a good thing — so good i
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