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The revolver in the holster looked modified and I was curious about the modification. Thank you in advance for any help. Det. G. Gonzales 415 Helotes PD Helotes, Texas The gun shown in the ankle holster is a D-Frame Colt Agent with a shrouded hammer. This gun is from around the 1960s and is the lightweight version of the Colt Detective Special. The gun did not come with the hammer shroud, but any good gunsmith should be able to modify yours. SH You Guys Are Nuts! I just wanted to drop you a line and personally tell you how awesome and informative your articles are. I’ve only been a cop now for two years, but I love the job and all it offers. Your magazine is great because it updates us on important new products and court cases. To all of that hate mail I read in the Mar/Apr issue — you guys are nuts! 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SH Work For Food I’d like to add my input to the current debate on the right to own an exercise machine, etc., Return Fire (Mar/Apr 2010). Anything a free man desires to buy or have as a result of his wealth or labor is okay as long as he, by doing so, doesn’t take away the similar rights of his fellow citizens. Those who are rightfully incarcerated have, by definition, forfeited the I like that idea personally, as it teaches a citizen it’s his responsibility to earn his own living — a lesson apparently missed by most of those who wake up and find themselves in jail. right to freedom and the pursuit of happiness. Our jail inmates are even provided meals, at no cost, by the state. In Mexico, as I’m sure you know, one has to earn the money to buy his own food. I like that idea personally, as it teaches a citizen it’s his responsibility to earn his own living — a lesson apparently missed by most of those who wake up and find themselves in jail. Robert Phair Ketchikan, Alaska Damn, I wish I’d thought of the work for food idea. I like it! SH Not Real Cops Bandwagon As a faithful subscriber and a reserve deputy sheriff who’s very active in my department, I was wondering why you have seemingly pulled the Reserve column? I look forward to reading it so don’t tell me y’all have jumped on the, “they’re not real cops” bandwagon. If so, I will not renew my subscription. Deputy Billy R. Mounce Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana We haven’t pulled the plug on the Reserve column. Perry Hornbarger has retired and I’m in the process of trying WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 112010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=12http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=12RETURN FIRE to find someone to fill his shoes. Check out Reserve Officers: Who Are You? by Kevin Michalowski in this issue. We’re giving Kevin a test drive so hang in there while we work at filling the void. SH Mark Hanten’s article about the Rohrbaugh 9mm conceal carry gun was a little confusing. I don’t know of many cops that would plunk down $1,500 to $2,000 for a gun that’s not in production anymore. I think you would have done a greater service by reporting on the new affordable and well-made Taurus PT709. Let’s stay in reality. 10-4? Mike Wherry Former officer Grinnell, Iowa When I received this letter I was a little concerned, having just seen Karl Rohrbaugh at SHOT Show in January. Karl is alive and well and the R9 series are certainly in production. As it turns out, it was probably a limited edition of an R9 Mike found on gunbroker.com that lead to his confusion. As for how much money cops are willing to plunk down for a gun, that’s a personal decision and American COP Magazine prides itself on bringing you a variety of tools and products in a variety of price ranges. We actually have a Taurus PT709 in our gun cabinet and an article on it is pending. SH Old Guys: They Know Stuff I always enjoy reading American Cop even though the closest I’ve ever gotten to LE is shooting in the local qualification course several times with county deputies as well as taking the “Shoot; Don’t Shoot” scenario. I also shot with LEOs in a Glock seminar several years ago and was honored to be the only non-LEO invited. Your back page in the latest issue is right on! This attitude is not only found among LEOs but is universal. Clint Smith said it best a few years ago with “Young guys Windows® . Life without WallsTM . Getac recommends Windows 7. INDUSTRY’S BEST BUMPER TO WE HAVE THE 5 YEAR BUMPER WARRANTY. STANDARD. THEY DON’T. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your new Getac fully rugged notebook is covered by a 5-year warranty that includes damage that occurs due to accidental acts and exposure to environmental conditions. That’s Getac’s bumper-to-bumper warranty.* For more information visit getac.com several decades ago self-esteem became more important than knowledge in the public schools should spend time with old guys; they know stuff.” You aren’t even close to being old yet but you are experienced and you know stuff. The attitude you found with the young officer is found everywhere. Several decades ago self-esteem became more important than knowledge in the public schools; as long as you feel good, what you know doesn’t matter. As you pointed out, in law enforcement this can get someone killed. Thankfully there are a few exceptions but they are in a small minority in the younger generation. Most feel they already know everything and folks like you and me are dinosaurs, or they’re looking for some magic shortcut to knowledge, which doesn’t include work, research, and experience. From an early age I taught my grandsons to think and to learn. Two are now finishing college and the other is a junior in high school; all are top students. Hopefully they’ll continue to be on the right path and continue to learn and always seek out wiser counsel. As mentioned there are a few exceptions. During September and October I volunteered two days a week at our local outdoor range. These are the busiest months of the year with many getting ready for hunting season. One day a young fellow showed up with a new AR and he said to me: “I don’t have any Continued on page 15 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2010 *5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty available on Getac A790, B300, E100, M230 and V100 rugged notebook and tablet computers. For warranty terms and conditions visit www.getac.com ©2010 Getac, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Getac and the Getac logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Getac Technology Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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They’re worse than drugs, violence and all the other stuff I thought were the real problems inside a prison. Thanks to contraband cell phones, gangsters and drug dealers continue to wield about as much authority as when they were on the outside. Cell phones and SIM cards are brought into the prisons several ways; they’re sling-shot into the yard by other crooks, smuggled in by inmate visitors and contract employees, and unethical guards have even been known to bring them in and sell them to the inmates. So what can be done? the electronic serial number, the SIM card serial number and the carrier. The facility can then request the carrier to unsubscribe service on the contraband phones within the facility or get the same result via a court order. CJAM confines its scrutiny to only the area inside the facility while ignoring anything on the outside. A Texas facility housing 400 inmates had 132 cell phones found by the CPC; that’s only one facility. CJAM-CPC can be used for more than cell phones in prisons. Under- PumP uP ThE JAm cover narcotics officers, hostage negotiators and SWAT can all use the CPC to gather intelligence and control a scene — and only the criminal cell phones can be targeted while leaving known officer cell phones alone. As the name suggests CJAM can jam cell phones and they do just that, but outside the US. Sounds pretty straight forward and you might wonder why they don’t do it in the prisons and jails — well you’re gonna love this. ell Antenna Corporation has a cell phone detection and control system called CJAM-CPC (Cell Phone Controller). The system is custom fit to each corrections facility by the company’s engineers to monitor all of the radio frequencies used by cell phones for voice, text or data. A report is made showing every cell phone found, its assigned telephone number, I Spy Say What? T he Communications Act of 1934 was passed by Congress and was the impetus for the FCC (Federal Communications Commission). The Act made it illegal for anyone other than the federal government to interfere with radio transmissions. Cell phones are operated via radio transmissions so the Commish won’t allow prisons (or anyone) to jam them. The problem with the FCC’s logic is it’s already illegal to possess a cell phone in prison or jail. Jamming cell phones already deemed illegal shouldn’t be considered illegal in and of itself. It gets better. The FCC works with the CTIA which was founded in 1984 and originally called the Cellular Telephone Industries Association, but is referred to as The Wireless Association since 2004. CTIA is not the government, they’re a trade group representing the cellular/wireless industry and their primary function is to lobby the government for things that best support them — not you or me. Considering the cell phone industry is about a $300 billion market and they make an estimated three to four billion dollars from the illegal use of cell phones, there’s a powerful reason the CTIA has convinced the FCC to hold its ground on this issue. The CTIA and FCC claim their reasons for disallowing jamming is because they’re concerned law enforcement agencies will misuse the jamming equipment — stunning. number of states have sought a waiver for their prisons, but no dice. Some went to court and were shot down there, too. Maybe another way to get the carriers’ attention is to hold them criminally and civilly liable for anyone victimized as the result of illegal cell phone use. What about asset forfeiture? If it can be applied to ill-gotten gains of drug dealers and mobsters, why not apply it to cell phone carriers who continue to make huge profits from the illegal use of cell phones? 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To learn more about PepperBlaster ® II go to www.pepperblaster.com. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 192010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=20http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=20CARRY OPTIONs FROM HOlsTERs TO HAvERsACKs. MARK HANTEN GeT Your ShIT ToGeTher W All this MOLLE webbing on the Rush 24 allows for all types of accessory pouches to be attached. If you’re looking for a similar quality and features in a larger backpack check out the Rush 72. hether for pleasure or business, traveling can be a pain in the butt. Without the right bags to pack your gear, it can be even worse. Here is a pair of bags from 5.11 Tactical that will cover many of your travel needs from a day trip to the long haul excursion. I have to say, at first I was a little skeptical about this little ruck. I was afraid it was too small to carry what I needed for a daypack — but it’s not. It’s akin to a Mary Poppins bag where you just keep pulling stuff out thinking, “Its magic! There’s no way all that stuff could fit in there.” At one point on my last trip to Alaska we got in a little jam, so I set down my Rush 24 and pulled out a Mercury 10 hp outboard, a Honda ATV and a small kitchen sink … okay, maybe not all that, but I was stunned at what I could carry. And that was before I got two handy water bottle carriers and a 10x6" pouch which all easily attached to the MOLLE webbing on the sides and back of the Rush 24. A feature I particularly like is the fleece-lined eyeglass compartment located on top of the bag by the carry handle. It solves the whole conundrum of what to do with those $100+ sunglasses while you trudge in and out of terminals and get on and off planes or trains. The Rush 24 also has a hydration bladder pocket, compression straps (perfect for strapping on that extra layer or two), and an array of conveniently sized and positioned compartments throughout. An initial concern I had was the Rush 24 doesn’t have a waist strap. Surprisingly, with as much stuff as I carried, it rode comfortably and I never once felt I needed a strap. I ended up liking this bag so much I bought one for Offering an excellent array of pockmy wife, complete ets, compartments, handles, straps, with the extra zippers and buckles, the Rush 24 (left) goodies — next and Mission Rolling Duffel (right) have time she’s carrying your need covered — be it adventure, the outboard. business or tactical travel. theRush24 The Mission f you’re looking for a full-size rolling duffel bag, you owe it to yourself to take a hard look at the Mission Rolling Duffel. I have several big rolling duffel bags and this one is my favorite by far. It’s quite a bit lighter than most of my other rollers, and if you’re traveling by air these days, weight is a big concern. At 30x20x13", it’s sized just right to fit what you need without exceeding the baggage weight limits. Anything bigger would just be wasted extra bag weight — unless you’re carrying pillows. Speaking of airlines, this bag is tough. I’m pretty sure baggage handlers are screened for their ability to break things; some are probably capable of breaking a bowling ball. The original version of the Mission suffered some wheel damage at the hands of these delicate flowers, but that problem has been addressed with a beefed up wheel and axle system. Along with being tough and relatively light for its size, the Mission Rolling Duffel is very well designed for the tactical/adventure traveler. The top has a large, low profile pocket, ideal for travel docs and a laptop. 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Cold hammer forged barrel 2 position gas valve Folding buttstock for portability Fo r m o re i n f o rm a t i o n v i s i t s i g s a u e r. c o m2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=22http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=22PRIVATE sECURITY ED PAlUMBO IssUEs AND TRENDs ON THE PRIvATE sIDE OF lAW ENFORCEMENT. s T e o h G e r o e ? h W t the beginning of this new decade airlines are not the only organizations struggling with the concept of access control. Companies, governments, military personnel within their own home bases are just some of the disparate victims recently targeted and attacked by violent adversaries. The phrase itself — access control — while primarily a private sector descriptor that encompasses aspects of a physical security platform, geared towards the identification and control of persons seeking entry into a protected site, could be applied to airplanes, CIA compounds, or the White House itself. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way; access is quite often not A controlled, with results ranging from embarrassment to unspeakable terrorist violence. To bend a phrase from a baseball movie, if you don’t secure it, they will come. Who goes there? Indeed. It is, however, not a new concept, and not a terribly difficult one to comprehend — if you don’t belong at or in a place, whether public or private, those who do have an obligation to ask who you are and why you’ve decided to enter their realm. Though we’re long past the “moat and stockade” era, the principles that undergird the premise are immutable — if you value the sanctity and privacy of a place, whether home or campfire or corporate headquarters you are obliged to protect it. good analogy is the legal notion of a trade secret — intellectual property that can be and often is stolen away from rightful owners. In those instances where perpetrators are captured, the legal hurdle districts attorney must overcome include this test: What did the owner do to establish protection? Why should the court accept the argument it was, in fact, a trade secret by law? To fully respond, the prosecution must prove the owners did establish overt, verifiable security measures, regardless of how ineffective, in order the thing or idea can be portrayed to, and accepted by, the court as a true trade secret. Only 22 A DAngerous … AnD embArrAssing then can offenders be held to the legal standard and convicted. Physical spaces are no different, although not in a strict legal sense, and there is a test: If you value it, own it and/ or have the authority to preserve and protect it, what have you done to establish a working, effective security platform? Have you built both moat and stockade? Lately, in the modern era, the answer is, all too often, no. On Christmas day multiple systemic security failures allowed a 23-year-old Nigerian Islamist to board a Northwest Flight in Amsterdam destined for Detroit. That he did not explode the plane mid-flight was less a miracle and more a direct result of fast action by people, not systems. US President Barack Obama has since declared that a failure to appropriately share intelligence information was in part to blame, saying “But what’s also clear is this: When our government has information on a known extremist and that information is not shared and acted upon as it should have been, so that this extremist boards a plane with dangerous explosives that could cost nearly 300 lives, a systemic failure has occurred.” The recent spate of breaches is not confined to air travel. When Continued on page 64 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=23http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=23Grip Gloves Ad 2010 3/12/10 1:56 PM Page 1 “America’s Finest Handgun Grips” Slip-On Grips That Fit Like a Glove. 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Statistics found 25 percent of correction officers had at least one symptom of depression and 20 percent a I suffered from PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). These numbers are reported to be the same as for veterans returning from the war in Iraq. We’ve failed our friends, family and coworkers. During the span of my career, three of my compadres in my facility took their own lives. At roll call the next day, I remember others saying, “I’m not surprised.” Why didn’t any of us step in to n no particular order, here are some things that really get under our skin — some of it we can change, but some of it we must understand and deal with. The public’s attitude and their lack of acknowledgement and respect for the importance of our mission is very frustrating. They often have a negative image of us — and what we do. There’s a constant threat of violence where we work. The old expression, “Hours of boredom punctuated by minutes of pure terror,” is a powerful reality. We never know when or where, we only know it will happen. Low pay is a huge stressor and goes hand-in-hand with public attitude. We’re not given the same regard and respect as police, especially when it comes to pay, and this causes economic problems. Mandatory overtime; being forced to work several extra shifts every week causes a large turnover rate, meaning new staff constantly — and training them. Officers burn out quickly, leading to excessive absences and recruitment problems. Shift work sucks; rotating shifts or moving from shift-to-shift, day-to-day, leaves correction officers with disrupted home lives. There are many other stressors like, the lack of support from the facility’s administration, changing rules and unreasonable supervisors adding to the difficulty in performing our duties. So, we know we’re stressed out from working in corrections — what can we do to make our lives more tolerable? 24 What stresses us out? Talk Is Cheap help before such tragedies? Why didn’t we show them how and where to get help? We’d readily come to the aid of a fellow officer, if say; they’d broken a leg. We’d get them to a hospital where they’d get the proper attention to fix the problem, yet we’ve failed and continue to fail to get officers the proper attention needed to fix mental problems and depression. Let’s take a look at how stress can affect us, what causes the stress and, most importantly, what we can do to help ourselves and where to get help. The stress of doing the daily routine of the job can easily take control of your life and cause adverse health conditions unless you know how to relieve the pressure valve. Stress commonly causes health conditions, which encompass both physical and emotional manifestations. The physical signs may take time to develop but they include heart and cardiovascular problems, high blood pressure and gastroenterological maladies. Emotional indicators include irritability, tension, depression, or engaging in addictive behavior such as gambling, overeating and substance abuse. This is the reason the average life expectancy of a corrections officer is just 59 years of age and the divorce and suicide rates are higher than for police and the general public. Jumping off the cliff isn’t the best way to get across the canyon of depression and despair. he easiest way to release stress is to talk. It’s important to discuss problems and situations with peers. Coworkers have a full understanding and can relate to your problems. Venting your frustrations to people who share the same problems can be very helpful. An even better support system is found within our own h2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=25http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=25when available. If your agency has such policies, use ‘em. If not, look into getting policies established. You can always turn to a mental health professional. Check your health insurance coverage or with a union representative for services, support groups or other local contacts. If your agency has an Employee Assistance Program, don’t be afraid to reach out and use it; it’s confidential and was designed to offer referrals for a variety of personal problems. Be wary of department counselors, as they’re likely not obligated to keep what you say privileged — they represent the agency, not you. Tactical Illuminator Let’s Get Physical During my 26-year career I’ve used a variety of positive aggressive venting to relieve my stress and frustration. I was an avid firearms competitor during most of my career, competing in PPC and IPSC matches. It was not only helpful to be among fellow officers and competitors, but there was an emotional satisfaction of being able to blast away at a bunch of “bad guys.” I also began to power lift with a group of officers. To get my psych before a heavy lift, I’d think of difficult inmates and jail problems. Once the lift was made, all the emotional stress was gone and I felt physically calm. Weight lifting also adds to your physical presence and self-confidence. Physical fitness should be a part of your day not only to help you keep in shape and perform your job easier, it’s proven to be a wonderful stress reliever. A good cardio workout releases endorphins and the “high” created is what allows you to purge the bad — physically and mentally. Exercise is a win-win proposition you can’t afford to ignore. If you think someone’s on the edge, step in and help. Be a good listener and let them know professional help is out there. Also refer them to a 24-hour hot line staffed by retired law enforcement personnel and mental health counselors who are familiar with the demands of our work. Since 2000, they’ve answered over 24,000 calls and saved 169 officers from finding a permanent solution to a very temporary problem. Post the number on a bulletin board. Call: 1-866-COP-2COP (866-267-2267). I encourage responses from the readers. I may be accosted, complimented or ignored at: lltnydocs@aol.com Please use the letters, ACO, in the subject bar so I know it is from a reader. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 125+ Lumens Long Gun Touch Pad Remote Constant or Momentary Operation Shock Suppression System InsightTechnology.com Toll Free: 866-509-2040 * 252010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=26http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=26?They Don’t? ClINT sMITH REALITY CHECK II ? l ? ? What IF ?? COUNsEl, WIsDOM, GUIDANCE AND TEACHING. ? 2009 aw enforcement cannot get the bad guys off the street or keep them from being released. Officers are being killed. How they’re being killed can only be changed by the officers on the street — and the trainers who train them. No judge, jury or lawyer, no public outrage or an editorial can change officer safety — only officers and trainers can. I’ve thought to give you two perspectives I’ve seen over the years. The will go down in history as being a catastrophic year for law enforcement, not because officer losses were higher than previous years, but the way in which the officers were killed and assaulted. In several cases, multiple-officer victims were a bold departure from the norm and these cases create a steep learning curve for police. The question is, will the law enforcement community learn from these incidents? Although no action will bring back fallen officers, anything gleaned from the high casualty incidents, as well the single-officer deaths, should serve as a learning foundation. Administrators and agencies will express outrage and insist we train-up. At the same time I know of many officers who are suffering pay cuts. If they can’t rely on regular paychecks, how deep will the pocket of outrage be to support training for these same officers taking pay cuts? And we can all be outraged by the assholes who were sentenced to 100-year terms but are on the street because of an early release — like 90 years early. The system is broken — the only one who can defend you from these barbarians is you and your fellow officers. Maybe it’s time to consider stepping up to the Officers can have the correct gear and be personal responsibility plate and armed to the teeth, but basic skills like start taking care of you. good tactics are still important. Last year I actually heard someone say, “If the department wanted me to carry are two rifle magazines. Thankfully, have it they should furnish it.” I saw ofin my limited career as a cop, I was never ficers who were issued AR rifles and only such a tight ass I was too cheap to buy myhad two magazines. These guys simply self a damn extra rifle magazine. Outrage wouldn’t spend a few dollars of their … yeah, how much? personal money to buy an extra magazine “The department should furnish my or two to potentially save their own ass. So training.” What if they don’t? there’s no misunderstanding, these are not “The department should furnish my urban cops where backup is three minutes gear.” What if they won’t? out, these guys can be 50 miles from anyone to help them, and all they Why this training? Although handguns may not be the best tool for a fight they’re the tool all cops have with them. Do you know how to use yours well? Having solid coaching and instruction is good but not always available. Training officers should use their time wisely to help other officers. first is from the position of the trainer (T). The other is the way most of you look at it, from the position of the street officer (O). Training is often Continued on page 54 26 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=27http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=272010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=28http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=28STREET lEvEl JOHN MORRIsON sTRAIGHT TAlK ON sUPERvIsION & lEADERsHIP ON THE FRONT lINEs — THE sTREETs. froM faMIlIar to fatal t Two seconds may be one second too long … In one CrItICal seCond his past winter was a dark and bitter one for law enforcement, and the freezing cold had little to do with it. In Washington State, still mourning the murders of a Seattle cop on Halloween night and a Pierce County deputy the week before Christmas, four officers were shot to death in a Lakewood coffee shop. All were killed by a determined, lone suspect. In Rochester, New York, the PD was still celebrating an officer’s miraculous recovery after being shot in the head, when two of their cops were ambushed and lit up in a hallway responding to a home invasion call. Both were hit; one lived only because his vest stopped a chest shot. On a lonely stretch of rural road in Millard County, Utah, Deputy Josie Fox made a solo vehicle stop on a dope dealer. She took one fatal AK round just above the neckline of her vest and died almost instantly. Las Vegas Metro PD Officer Trevor Nettleton had clocked out of night watch and was off duty, working in his open garage late at night when a carload of ’bangers suddenly bailed out and rushed the garage on a robbery raid. Clearly, they expected an unarmed sheep. Instead they ran into an armed sheepdog who shot it out with them, tagging one in the testicles before he fell mortally wounded. Old BOOk, New Chapter, Same Get to Work on It noW! Old StOry he list goes on, and reads much the same. In most cases, the shooters clearly should not have been out on the street. Maurice Clemmons, the Lakewood cop-killer, was serving a 108-year sentence in Arkansas for armed robbery and other crimes when, for unknown reasons, outgoing governor Mike Huckabee commuted that sentence. Clemmons moved to Washington, where he had just posted bail on child-rape charges six days before the coffee shop killings. Josie Fox’s murderer, Roberto Miramontes Roman, is a thrice-deported, many-times-convicted illegal alien and an alumnus of federal prison. He had posted photos of himself with two handguns and an AK on a social networking web site, warning viewers he was “feeling crazy” and “ready for whatever is next.” The shooters and accomplices in Rochester and Las Vegas are all known hard-core street thugs and gang-bangers with violent records; scumbags who went over to the Dark Side long ago. Count on this: Mirror-image and similar scenarios will happen, even before this goes to print. Sure, there has been and will be lots of talk about these cases; unfocused, disorganized, without direction and generally useless. Giving it rational analysis and value is your job. t f irst, study the cases above — Lakewood, Rochester, Millard County and Las Vegas. I didn’t just list them because they occurred close together in time, but also because they comprise four distinctly different scenarios, and because essentially, they all sprang from completely routine situations. Think about it: A cluster of cops where they frequently gather — and have a sense of security about the place; response to a home invasion or other disturbance call in a highdensity troubled complex; a solo stop on a known subject of unknown violent potential; hangin’ at home, late at night, open to approach but seemingly safe on “home turf.” Any one of these could happen to you or one of your officers tonight. 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JAsON HOsCHOUER M E otor ulling Nobody likes to see this in their mirror — except us. HD’s status as an icon in the motorcycle world, but being iconic doesn’t always mean it’s the best. In 2009, I began riding the Honda ST1300. It doesn’t have the cool factor of the HD and some say it sounds more like a Kenmore sewing machine. Which one is the better ride? Every few years the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tests and evaluates police motorcycles. They publish their data to assist law enforcement agencies select the appropriate bike for their needs and help manufacturers provide better products. In October 2009, LASD tested the 2009 BMW R1200 RT-P, 2010 HD Road King and Electra Glide and 2009 Honda ST1300-PA9. I can’t surmise all of their findings, but I’m experienced in both The Harley-Davidson is an imposing beast, Harleys and Hondas. And while I’ve never but the CDI-factor can be off the charts. ridden a BMW and can’t offer an opinion ver since 1984, when I first rode regarding them, I know many CHP officers on my dad’s Honda Goldwing who give them glowing recommendations. Aspencade, I’ve been hooked on The Harleys and BMW are both air/oil motorcycles. I was only 12 years cooled while the Honda is liquid cooled old and we were on a trip to the Grand — an important factor when doing slow Canyon — life was good. Because of my maneuvers during the heat of the day. My experiences during my youth, you could experience and the testing showed the say I’m a Honda guy. In 2006, I became Harley has a tendency to cut out cylinders a motor officer and I was assigned a 2002 if ridden at slow speeds or over extended Harley-Davidson Road King. I won’t argue distances where there’s a lot of stop-and-go riding. The BMW and Honda don’t The BMW R1200 RT-P comes from the have this problem. factory as shown so there’s almost no My biggest retrofitting to be done. Sweet. complaint with the Harley during summer months was the exorbitant radiant heat emanating from the engine while I desperately searched for a shady spot. Of the test bikes, the Road King’s radiant engine heat was 300.5 degrees and the exhaust was 201 degrees. The Honda engine was 209 degrees and exhaust 30 was 228 degrees, while the BMW was a mere 178 and 158 degrees, respectively. The significant difference can’t be argued, unless you work in a cold climate like Alaska, but for most of us, wearing wool breeches and a Kevlar vest provides more than enough heat. Performance W ith respect to response and handling, all the test bikes had their virtues — and some drawbacks. My old Harley had a small, but noticeable delay when I’d roll on the throttle and the current models tested confirmed it’s still a problem. And while they handled well overall, the Harleys were considered to be heavy and slow to respond. Their lean angles were poor and resulted in underperformance due to footboards and crash bars dragging. The Honda and Beemer’s acceleration/ power band were exceptionally responsive and smooth. The testers noted it was easy to get the front wheel of the Honda off the ground, and both bikes showed a slight break in rear traction during tight turns. You’d need a tow truck to get the front wheel of a Harley off the ground. My Honda feels much more fluid and agile and the test riders agree the Honda and BMW handled better than the Harleys. The Beemer felt top heavy because of its high center of gravity and the Honda’s foot pegs posed minor problems with shifting while in sharp left turns. While quarter mile times for the three were similar, after that, the Honda and BMW trounced the Harleys. Check out the exact times and figures, go to www.lasd.org/ vehicle-test and watch the Harleys squeal. And just for you administrators out there, here are some financial considerations. In my experience, the Harley can be cost prohibitive. It’s in the Honda’s maintenance cost you’ll find the savings. In the last 18 months of riding my assigned2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=31http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=31HOSTAGE HOSTAGE HOSTAGE HOSTAGE HOSTAGE COMPETITOR X SUREFIRE X400® TERRORIST www.surefire.com/X400 ONLY ONE LASER WEAPONLIGHT HOLDS ZERO LIKE THIS. The X400 also has the brightest laser with the largest spot, allowing you to acquire it quicker, even in daylight. The powerful LED provides a smooth, white beam that will easily light up a large room and temporarily blind an assailant. The body is cut from hard-anodized aerospace aluminum and it attaches to Universal and Picatinny rails. Speed and accuracy. Guaranteed. For life.2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=32http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=32RESERVES KEvIN MICHAlOWsKI DEDICATION AND PROFEssIONAlIsM THAT GOEs BEYOND PAY. ent-a cop. If I’m on the bubble, trying to decide whether or not I’m going to write a disorderly conduct citation, you can bet the court costs someone’s getting a ticket if I hear the words “rent-a cop.” But that begs the question: As reserve officers, who are we? Reserves, whether working for a metropolitan police department or a rural sheriff’s department, often have a different job description than full-time patrol officers. For instance, in my unit we don’t run traffic or do investigations. We typically handle special events security, campground patrols and other special assignments, but we all have the same powers of arrest and authority to issue citations. Sometimes though, Bobby-Joe Beershed thinks because my shirt isn’t the same color as the guy who arrested him last week, he doesn’t need to listen to me. This is where the distinction between reserve officer and full-time officer ends. And it’s in the face of this kind of attitude where you define who you are as a reserve officer. What you do and how you act reflects not only on you but all reserve officers. It impacts how you’ll be able to do your job. i f your goal as a reserve officer is to eventually find a slot as a full-time officer, or if it’s simply a means for you to serve your community and keep your certifications current, it’s critical you understand your every move is being watched — and judged. You’ll be scrutinized; not just by the guy you’re assigned to work with for the shift, but the clerical staff, middle management (sergeants and lieutenants) and the command staff will all look at you extra carefully because you’re not the norm. You’ll have some latitude when it comes to little mistakes, after all, you don’t do this job every day. Good, solid professionalism can carry you through the small stuff and make for a better working environment. When faced with some jerk on an alcohol-fueled tirade who says something like, “Who the hell do you think you are? Stupid rent-a-cop,” you’ll have to step into the cage. At that very moment you need to think — before the gate latches behind you — are you a professional or just hoping to be one someday? You can’t respond out of anger or focus on the personal attack from the alcohol-impaired moron, but you need to use your big voice. Your reaction to the situation should be the same as any officer’s response. Tell communications where you are and the belligerent twit you’ve encountered. Calmly take control of the situation, figure out with whom you’re dealing and maintain a tactical advantage. If you need help, call for it. If things get physical or he resists, so be it; he made the choice, not you. Your level of aggression should only be enough to win control; no extra blows to get even for the rent-a-cop comment. And make sure verbal commands are made so bystanders become witnesses. These are the actions any officer, reserve or “regular” would take to control the situation. proFeSSionaliSm iS everYThinG Be Organized, LOOk Sharp y reserve unit is under the supervision of a full-time patrol sergeant. A couple of years ago he spoke at our first monthly training meeting. He said the goal was to make the reserve unit the first place the department looked when M Continued on page 61 32 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=33http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=332010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=34http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=34John Morrison John Morrison Boston or Baghdad, Kansas City or Kandahar — tough tactical gear gives warriors the winning edge. Gearing For Whether you’re transporting ordnance, optics, electronics or a small armory, Pelican has a tough, weatherproof and waterproof case for every need. 34 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=35http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=35g Up hen I first suited up for SWAT in 1969, it wasn’t even called SWAT yet. There were no “SWAT suits,” our comms were lungs and hand signals, our “thump-and-pray” flashlights came in three-packs from a hardware store, and we brought our own long guns from home for counter-sniper work. Yeah, and this was in the nation’s sixth-largest city. A decade-plus later, serving as XO and then Commanding Officer, I think we had staggered into the late Jurassic Period, fielding Murphy-brick radios which served better as impact weapons than communication devices, and eight-pound laser sights that looked like mechanical octopi screwing soup cans. They worked — sometimes. Bottom line: Short on gear, long on guts, we got the job done. Now you can do it a hell of a lot better, because you’re living in the Golden Age of SWAT gear. Here are some top recommendations from American COP’s staff: Starting from the skin out, for temperWWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM Energizer has entered the tactical light market with two rugged, full-featured designs: the hard Case Tactical Light and hard Case helmet Light, both highly user-friendly. SWAT W ate to hot weather; check 5.11 Tactical’s Undergear and BLACKHAWK! Base Layers for moisture-wicking antimicrobial wear. In the cold, Woolrich Elite Tactical’s 100-percent Merino wool base garments are itch-free and toasty. For high-profile assignments, 5.11’s TDU — Tactical Dress Uniform — works hard and looks sharp, TRU by Tru-Spec are the choice of dozens of SWAT units for down-and-dirty work, and BLACKHAWK!’s new athletic-cut HPFU High Performance Field Uniforms with the I.T.S. (Integrated Tourniquet System) seem poised to score a major military contract. Clothing that can stop a hemorrhaging wound? Not bad, BLACKHAWK!. For wear under heavy armor carriers and loaded tac vests, you need a smooth, moisture-controlling, non-chafing shirt body with useful pocketed sleeves. BLACKHAWK! and Tru-Spec offer excellent designs that will keep you running without rubbing you raw. Great gloves are plentiful, like SOG Want a truly blinding 700-lumen “light-cannon”? SIG SAuER’s SToPLiTE offers momentary and constant-on, strobe, and an aiming laser built into a vertical grip. Tru-Spec’s Combat Shirt will keep you cooler and chafe-free under heavy armor-carrier vests, wicking moisture away and reducing friction. 352010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=36http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=36out the top at 13,000 RPM — and they fit over most prescription glasses. Choosing comm systems may be way over your pay grade, but the right accessory headset can both protect your hearing and let you covertly catch every whisper on your net despite background noise MirrorSight by Diamondhead-uSA is a low-cost solution to and even blasts. seeing and shooting accurately around corners, above and SureFire offers some below obstacles without even exposing the shooter’s hands. of the best mic-andMounted behind an unmagnified red dot sight, the mirror earpiece combos flips up to positive stops for right or left-handed shooting. around, building on the proven techHK Operators by Hatch and Vickers Mid- nology of their EarPro Sonic Defenders. Length Combat Gloves from EOTAC. Both Solid state and combat-tough, they’re offer burn, puncture and impact protection small, light, easy to use and crystal-clear, plus comfort and flexible weapon handling. designed for snag-free operation during viIn boots, Original S.W.A.T.’s Classics olent maneuvers, and comfort during long are just that — classic quality, and their standoffs. Check the capabilities of the EPSEK 9000 model are light on your feet and 220 Listen/Talk System and the EP-2 Comlong on waterproof, springy performance. mEar Boost. Check out their X-Static over-the-calf boot socks, too; designed specifically for long, Armor up! hard missions. To keep high-velocity nuisances like AK slugs from ruining your day, check Eyes, Ears And Comms out products from PROTECH, a division Premium eye protection is critical, and of Safariland. From their Delta 4 lightdistortion or glare can blow a mission as weight ballistic helmet with IIIA protecbadly as a frag in your cornea. Revision tion and their Intruder entry shield to the Eyewear, Wiley-X and Rudy Project USA maximum-coverage Titan Assault modular all make top-rated tactical glasses with armor-carrier vest, they’re all about stopfast-response light-adjusting lenses. Ever ping bullets before they stop you. The Tihad your goggles totally fog up on you in tan offers full front, back and overlapping mid-mission? Like when you were charg- side protection, and detachable yoke, bicep ing out of hammering heat into a cool, and groin elements. BLACKHAWK! has damp building? Try ESS EyePro Striker a wide array of S.T.R.I.K.E. armor vests TurboFan goggles. A two-speed mini-fan cut to fit virtually any body shape or gear operated by one AA battery pulls fresh air configuration, and Praetorian and Predathrough the bottom and flushes humid air tor systems from Diamondback Tactical are state-of-the-art protection. For VIP protection ops, perimeter defense, IED clearing and other exhilarating events, also check out Diamondback’s Ballistic Blankets and Fragmentation Mats. If you can’t have an armored vehicle, then armor your own. Hard Tools For Hot Entries If you’re not invited in, sometimes you need a “knocker” like the ZT 75 Door Ram by ZAK Tool. Thirty-one pounds and 24 inches of alloy steel with a comfy twohanded swing handle can say “Hello! Anybody home?” in any language. For lighter work, the 18-pound ZT 77 Jam Ram has a ramming head on one end and a door frame-prying claw on the other. ZAK Tool specializes in structure and vehicle entry devices and they’re well worth seeing. Black Sheep Tactical Training offers an Active Shooter Breaching Kit which looks like an oversize archery quiver and smoothly carries an eight-pound sledge hammer, 24-inch bolt cutters, a 16-inch Halligan breaking-and-raking tool, plus loops for five 12-gauge breaching rounds — a neat, efficient setup designed to get you in quickly. The BLACKHAWK! Modular Backpack Kit comes in several tool combination choices, including their multi-purpose ThunderMaul, which combines a sledge and axe, with an electrically non-conductive handle rated to 100,000 volts AC — nice when you’re busting “live” barriers — and the Small Pry, one of the handiest, most agile entry tools I’ve seen. The modular d2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=37http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=37if you’re entering potentially volatile environments, better have a handful of Surefire’s new fire rescue Lights. rated under MiLSTD-810, they’ve tested safe in most explosive environments. The iSM-ir Integrated Sight Module by Insight Tech-Gear packs a 1x optic, red dot sight, visible aiming laser, plus a co-aligned IR aiming laser and variable-focus IR illuminator into one super light (11 oz), ergonomic package. tive on soft-tissue targets, even when penetrating clothing. The Air Freedom round, for example, was purpose-built for use aboard commercial aircraft. It will not penetrate the “skin,” or the typical airline seat aluminum backplate. Wounds, however, tend to be … “horrific.” The AFR is also recommended for use in nuclear facilities and high-density thin-walled housing. Take a long look at the product info and videos on their web site. ALS Technologies is your prime source of less-lethal munitions — impact, chemical, stun, and diversionary — some of the most valuable assets a smart SWAT-cop can have in hostage situations and takedowns of sensitive targets. A series of flash-bang grenades, OC and smoke foggers, 12-gauge, 37mm and 40mm specialized rounds anchor the lineup. The array is too broad and too cool to cover, so here’s one just to whet your curiosity: The Hornet’s Nest Sting Grenade combines powerful concussion with a swarm of highvelocity stinging rubber balls, thoroughly disorienting and painfully pummeling your target(s). Ponder on that, okay? Aimpoint, EOTech and Trijicon remain the heavy hitters in CQB optics, but watch for innovative new products like the PrideFowler Rapid Reticle scopes. The 30mm CQLR 1-4x scope covers across-the-alley and down-the-block ranges. On 1-power, it’s fast for close-in snap shots, and at longer ranges PFI’s patented reticle is amazingly easy to use in ranging and applying windWWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM age. Adding to its multimission flexibility, you can also mount the PFI SOPSCompact Red Dot sight on top of the CQLR 1-4x. On flattop ARs they make a deadly accurate, blazingfast duo. Safariland was so impressed with PFI they now market the entire line. You could be impressed too. The buzz in weapon lights is not “what’s new,” but what’s tried-and-true and significantly improved. SureFire’s SWATfavorite veteran Scout Light has gone LED, resulting in more power, enhanced durability and longer burn time. With the M600C Kit01 you get the LED Scout plus an incandescent head with IR filter for use with NVGs. An iconic handheld model, the A2 Aviator is also now LED-equipped, brighter and more energy-efficient, and you have a choice of secondary LED’s in red, green or blue. We’re not out of recommendations on great gear — not even close — but we are out of room. However, researching — called “analytical drooling” — over this stuff should keep you busy for a while. Keep reading American COP, and we’ll keep the great gear rolling. Meantime, be careful out there, okay? For more info: 5.11 Tactical, www.511tactical.com; ALS Technologies, www.alstechnologies.com; BLACKHAWK!, www.blackhawk. com; Black Sheep Tactical Training, BLACKHAWK!’s new HPFu with I.T.S. (Integrated Tourniquet System) has eight different tourniquet points. Designed for military use, it’s now available to law enforcement. * www.blacksheeptacticaltraining.com; Diamondback Tactical, www.diamondbacktactical.com; EOTAC, www.eotac. com; Extreme Shock USA, www.extremeshockusa.net; Hatch Gloves, www. hatch-corp.com; Protech Tactical, www. protechtactical.com; Tru-Spec, www. tru-spec.com; Woolrich Elite Tactical, www.woolrichelitetactical.com; ZAK Tool, www.zaktool.com; SureFire, www. surefire.com; ESS, www.esseyepro.com; Original S.W.A.T., www.originalswat. com; Energizer, www.energizer.com; Insight Tech-Gear, www.insighttechgear. com; Leupold, www.leupold.com; Pelican, www.pelican.com; SIG SAUER, www.sigsauer.com 372010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=38http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=38Taking e d i R d n o Five-Sec l a n io t a n r e t n i r e s A T Although small in the hand, the R9 is significantly more comfortable to shoot than a titanium revolver with equally potent loads. The rrkman Photographs: robbie ba John Higgs But this place is way more advanced — and it’s real. I was in Scottsdale, Ariz., at the home of TASER International. Everything from R&D, production, shipping, maintenance, accounting, marketing, public relations, inside sales, customer service and training are conducted inside this complex, which is over 100,000 square feet. Trivia enthusiasts might be interested to know TASER is an acronym and takes its name from the 1911 science fiction novel, Tom [A] Swift and his Electric Rifle. Mr. Wizard Science The immediate reaction from almost all subjects who’ve been hit with a TASER device is: it hurts. Ask them an hour or so later and they’re less certain about what they really felt. That’s because the TASER was not designed to inflict pain. Many people who “take a ride” with the TASER device are either on drugs, booze, or, like a boxer or street brawler, their lifestyle has conditioned them to continue to fight through a lot of pain. The challenge for the TASER designers was to create a system that doesn’t rely on physical pain to temporarily incapacitate a subject. Instead, they found a way to use a low current of electricity to block the messages sent from the brain to the muscles. Neurons are the impulse conducting cells that carry and transmit electrical signals throughout the nervous system, which is comprised of the brain, spinal column and nerves. Block those electronic signals and the muscles cannot respond to the brain’s commands. These neurons are stimulated by the TASER device to fire at a rate of 19 times per second. This hyperactivity completely blocks the transmission of normal messages throughout the nervous system and prevents almost all physical WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2010 he outside of the rectangular, grey concrete three-story building conveys the impression of a battleship at its moorings. Authorized personnel enter through the main door after submitting to a retinal scan — nobody carries twentieth century card keys here — then find themselves in a large circular airlock housing a second security door complete with another retinal scan system. As Robbie Barrkman (Robar Guns) and I cleared security into the large, open office area my first impression was TASER International is a very sophisticated facility. But as we made our way into the building, my thoughts changed to the fictional Cyberdyne Systems Corporation from the Terminator movies. 38 T Oh! You got me … and so the ride begins. Five seconds can feel like an eternity.2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=39http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=39movement. As soon as the TASER cuts off power, the normal transmission of messages through those neurons resumes and there are no physiological after-effects. When the TASER device is used correctly; both electric probes making a good electrical connection, most people resemble a tree felled with a chainsaw. Once the power is turned off they’re free to move normally. Many choose to lie there and complain, but physiologically they’re capable of getting up immediately with full function if they’re motivated enough to do so. It sounds great and certainly had the desired effect on volunteers in the instructor certification class Robbie and I observed. However, as Steve Tuttle, Vice President of Communications explained, “You have to keep in mind this is not a magic bullet. We do see some ineffective uses. If you get only one of the two probes to make a good contact, you won’t get the current to flow though the body . it does require two positive connections. Without them, you get nothing.” Probing Results A TASER cartridge fires two probes connected to the unit by wires through which an electric current runs. When both probes make good electrical contact with the skin, current will flow between them and optimal spacing between probes is more than 4-6 inches. The greater the distance the two probes have to travel to the target, the further they’ll separate in-flight, and the area on the human body in which the probes land may further enhance its effectiveness. The key is to be able to stimulate a lot of muscles 19 times per second during the five-second cycle. A body builder hit in the back, where he has a lot of muscle, will respond more effectively to the TASER than, say, a slightly built person who’s hit with a short spread between the probes in the rib cage, where the intercostal muscles are few and far beOnce down, students are instructed to lie still — or risk the wrath of the instructor. You ever seen a grown man flop around like a fish? WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM tween. If the two probes impact more than six inches apart, the chance of including muscle groups between them is increased. For example, one probe in the lower body or thigh and one in the upper torso will likely result in what Tuttle calls, “The plywood stage, you lock up and fall down.” Compare this to both probes in the upper torso, where the subject’s legs may still be able to function enough to delay him from collapsing to the ground. Hitting any two of the chest, buttock and back muscles are pretty effective, but a pair spread between the shoulder and hand works well too. “You name it,” Tuttle continues, “quiet, screaming, or Tourette’s syndrome; I’ve seen it all.” … and it’s not always pretty. In training there’ll always be two assistants to keep you falling like a felled tree. The Specs Designed for law enforcement use, each pulse from an X26 uses only 0.07 Joules of energy during each five-second cycle. The cartridges — the disposable units that hold the electric probes and wires — are available for of 35, 25, 21, and 15-foot ranges. The 25 and 21-foot cartridges are the most popular for field use and the 15-foot cartridge is primarily used for training. Reported shootings with the TASER X26 are, on average, in the 7 to12-foot range, which is comparable to FBI statistics on police shootings with firearms. I wondered how often officers underestimate target distance and run out of wire. This doesn’t seem to be much of a problem, partly because the cartridges actually carry a few extra feet of wire beyond the designated length. The extra wire not only allows for the occasional incorrect estimation of distance, but also allows for the subject who’s been hit with a TASER device to fall or stagger away from the TASER without ripping out the probes. A spare cartridge can be attached to the butt of the pistol grip of the X26 making for a fast reload in case a follow-up shot is required, or if there’s another threat. The latest iteration of the cartridge contains2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=40http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=40AdApting in tRying times Women don’t need the bar to be lowered — they can be just as tough as their male teammates. sWAt Assessment: s 40 John Russo pecial Weapons and Tactics; Special Enforcement Bureau; Tactical Operations Unit; Special Response Team; Emergency Services Team; Primary Response Team — no matter the wording, it means SWAT. Many desire to join SWAT, but few make it. For those who do, the training is hard, the gear is heavy and the missions are dangerous, but the honor is everlasting. In the 1960s, Daryl Gates first dreamed of an elite unit to handle the increasing violence arising around the country, especially in Los Angeles. By 1971 LAPD had formed the Special Weapons and Tactics unit. Since then, police agencies around the world have been creating their own. There was fervor in the 1980s followed by a slowdown in the 1990s, when some teams were even disbanded or renamed due to the kinder/gentler movement. We saw a resurgence after 9/11 for a few years before getting into the budget woes we’re currently experiencing. So where are we now? How have our tactics and tools evolved? Have our standards changed? agencies had to cut their teams to part-time status while others looked to a multi-jurisdictional concept. Multi-agency teams are made up of a few officers from each local department coming together to form one SWAT team. This is an effective system in areas with smaller agencies if several issues are addressed. The agencies must understand even though they’re only providing a few officers to the team, those officers will be called out more often since they’ll respond to a larger area of concern. The agencies will need to set policy and have an understanding and agreement on several aspects of a joint team. Who’s in charge of what and who has overall command? Is the county District Attorney on board? How are the costs handled? Some agencies can quickly become disillusioned if they find themselves never needing the team but losing staffing to it. When managed properly, the multi-agency team is an excellent solution for many jurisdictions. Even if agencies are not participating in a multi-agency team, they’re learning the value of training together and sharing information. Lt. James Stuard, SWAT Commander for a southern California police department, says smart teams are participating in regular meetings between the team leaders and commanders of all adjoining agencies. They’re also participating in joint team training days. Much of this is geared toward responding to new threats. Intelligence gathering tells us the swarm-style attack is a likely scenario. SWAT teams need to be able to respond to a multi-pronged event spanning multiple jurisdictions designed to cause law enforcement to deplete all of its resources. Lt. Stuard encourages police chiefs and sheriffs to think of their SWAT teams as regionalized assets to be deployed where needed in a large-scale emergency. Budgets = Creative Training Some agencies are looking at the surge of .22 long rifle caliber AR-style carbines in the hope of saving money on ammo. There are pros and cons to this concept your individual agency will have to weigh. I’d want the training guns to be identical to the duty guns, especially in the area of magazine capacity, operating controls and malfunction clearing. Lights, optical sights, slings and other accessories should be considered to maintain the realism, and many of these items can be transferred from duty to training guns quite easily. Transferring optics though could cause a loss of zero, but training with only your iron sights may make you a better shot. Firing a .223, especially out of a 10.5" commando barrel is significantly different WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2010 Liability And Training Like law enforcement in general, SWAT liability was magnified in the 1990s. “Surround the problem” and “call in SWAT” were the orders of the day as administrators and attorneys had a lot to say about SWAT tactics. This sit-a2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=41http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=41than firing a .22 long rifle next to a fellow officer. Cost for these rounds is significantly different too. Do you shoot fewer rounds of .223 to maintain the realism of the muzzle blast? Or do you shoot more with .22 long rifle to get more practice? My agency switched to ball ammo to help stretch our budget. And I hear some agencies have started to use Airsoft guns for scenario-based training. It allows the officers to not only fire their rounds in an effective learning environment, but they can shoot a lot of them if needed due to the low cost. Lowering The Bar A lot has been made of the fact LAPD has changed their SWAT testing standards. The claim is they’ve changed their testing standards to “more accurately reflect the duties of a SWAT officer.” It’s been made easier than it used to be and I’m not sure an easier testing process will accurately reflect how physically tough it is to be a SWAT officer. Many teams have been faced with administrations and citizen groups wanting to see more women on SWAT and I’m told this was an underlying theme with LAPD. There are far fewer women than men in law enforcement in general, and even fewer who desire to join SWAT. Upper body strength is critical to the physical demands of SWAT and women must be equal in this regard; it’s why so few have succeeded. I’ve known many teams who have female members who do an outstanding job and have earned the respect of their peers — because they proved they are equal. As soon as the standard is lowered the equality is gone. It’s no different than affirmative action. When I was a wanna-be cop, I was told by a recruiter if I wanted to get hired by them I’d need a score of 97 percent on the written test to move on since I was a white male (being Italian wasn’t enough of a minority anymore). Had I been in a class protected under affirmative action I could get by with a much lower test score. I thought then, as I do now, this can only breed division in a unit. We need to set realistic testing standards based on the job requirements, then take the most qualified people for the job, regardless of race, sex, age or whatever. But alas, logic never wins arguments based on emotion. An evolution of SWAT weapons — to keep pace with the escalating threat levels. Shooting is shooting; .22 long rifle ammo is cheap and plentiful. Why not use a platform that allows you as much trigger time as possible? Technology has helped SWAT keep up with today’s rapidly changing demands. For instance, Hornady TAP ammo is as “cutting edge” as it gets. tend one of the tactical medic schools. The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is an excellent resource for this as well as anything SWAT. Once you’ve had this resource on your team, going on a mission without them feels like you left your vest on the truck. Similar can be said for having SWAT K9s. We’ve known the value of the dog in police work for decades, yet it’s only been within the last ten years we’ve embraced them in the tactical community. They give us another dimension to our force options and can be used in perimeter security, prisoner control, searching, diversions and entry tactics. To truly get the most from your SWAT K9 and handler, it’s recommended the handler attend basic SWAT school and then the K9, handler and the rest of the team attend SKIDDS — SWAT K9 Interacting During Deployment School. This is typically a three-day school and covers specialized SWAT tactics with a K9 and allows the dog to get comfortable with the team members in the event they need to handle the dog in an emergency. After this type of training, the dog is less likely to look at the entry team as a bunch of guys in bite suits. The K9 has become a valuable tool on SWAT entries, too. For anyone who’s ever ridden the bang through the door knowing there’s an armed bad guy somewhere inside, it would be hard to describe a SWAT entry as safe. However, with the use of modern tactics and technology, things have definitely gotten easier. Using t2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=42http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=42. 42 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=43http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=43Dave Douglas was telling a friend about the .50GI Glock conversion from Guncrafter Industries. He listened politely and then asked, “Why would you want a .50 caliber Glock?” I thought for a minute and answered, “Because I can’t find a 30mm Glock — yet.” Alex Zimmerman designed his first .50GI caliber gun in a 1911 style and it’s truly one of the finest 1911s I’ve ever had the pleasure of shooting. His .50GI Glock conversion runs a close second. Alex left his homeland of Denmark in 1993. He was an avid handgun shooter and gunsmith but he saw the direction his country was taking. Zimmerman describes Denmark as a “Beautiful Fairytale Country” that had been quite gun friendly and had a long tradition of hunting and firearm sport. However, the liberal progressive government mounted an effective campaign to paint handguns as the Devil’s instrument. He departed for the US and eventually ended up in Arkansas working at Wilson Combat. Birth Of A Classic Guncrafter Industries started in 2003 with Alex mostly taking in 1911s for repairs and modifications. He built the prototype .50GI 1911 that same year and brought it to production a year later. Among his first customers were his former employer, Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat fame and one of the superstars of WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 432010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=44http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=44premium custom 1911s, Richard Heine. But now Alex brings his .50GI to the masses. If you own a Glock Model 20 in 10mm or a Model 21 in .45ACP you can easily and painlessly convert it to fire the incredible .50GI round — for just under $600. All you need to do is replace your slide assembly with one from Guncrafter. The entire process takes about a minute. Start the stopwatch, wait and watch the second hand spin around to the 30-second mark, then strip the .45ACP slide off the Glock frame, replace it with 44 the .50GI slide and stop the watch — about a minute, right? What You Get The kit includes the slide, barrel, guide rod, recoil spring, magazine, instructions and hard plastic case. Alex makes the slide in black from 4140 Chromemoly steel and a stainless steel version from 416 Stainless. It’s about 2.5 oz heavier than the factory version, which helps mitigate some recoil. The other thing you get is the satisfaction of putting rounds down range that are about the size of trash can lids. Remember the question, “Why would you want a .50 caliber Glock?” Yup, that’s why. The fit and finish of the slide shows true craftsmanship — all you need to do is hold the Guncrafter slide in one hand and the Glock slide in the other to realize the difference. Don’t get me wrong, Glock makes one heck of a product, slide included, but the side-by-side comparison shows the difference between a WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20102010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=45http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=45custom built part and a mass-produced one. It’s night and day. The slide and barrel assembly aren’t cast parts; they’re machined from forgings. The extended magazine holds nine rounds. A standard mag will hold eight. Unfortunately, your G20 or G21 magazines cannot be converted to accommodate the .50GI cartridge. Flying Trash Can Lids The bullets (projectiles) are the same as originally developed for the .50AE used in the massive Desert Eagle. They’re the same as the bullets from the Smith & Wesson 500 Magnum as well. However, the cartridge case isn’t much larger than a standard .45ACP. They even share the same case head size. Length is also very close to the .45 round. Factory built rounds are available from Guncrafter Industries in 300gr, 275gr and now a copper 185gr Controlled Expansion and copper 230gr Controlled Expansion. The last two are absolutely spectacular. The 230gr steps out at 1,000 fps and the 185gr at 1,200 fps. Upon contact is where the shock and awe begins. They expand to somewhat larger than a quarter in diameter. Transferred energy is significantly higher compared to the 230gr .45ACP. The bullets in the photos were shot into standard 10 percent gelatin as used in the FBI protocol. You’d think the gun would kick like a mule on PCP, but felt recoil is relatively insignificant when compared to .45ACP or .45ACP+P rounds. The gun was completely controllable and follow-up shots could be unleashed quickly and accurately. Groups were measured at 2" to 2.5" when shot at 15 yards. That’s more than enough to get you through a bad day. You just need to practice a little to become familiar with the push. I found 180gr .40S&W rounds from a Glock to be snappier than the .50GI. Now The Hard Part Finding a range master to allow you to carry a .50GI in the field is going to be a chore. I know because I was one at a large West Coast department. But, if you work at a smaller department you probably stand a better chance, especially if you’re not located on the left or right coasts. Smaller and medium size departments tend to be a bit less political. If you want to tackle the job of convincing the range master and management, go at them with facts. At first the ill-informed admin types will think you WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM want to shoot .50 BMG rounds at the poor downtrodden miscreants. You’ve got to show them right off the bat the .50GI isn’t a great deal larger than the .45ACP. Have your statistics memorized and at hand. Show them the increased velocity and foot-pounds of energy released. The expansion of the round for the 185gr and the 230gr is up to and over an inch. Additionally, show them over penetration isn’t a significant problem with either of the controlled expansion rounds. The 185gr penetrates about 9" and the 230gr to 11". And, penetration through denim material is spectacular. It will be an uphill battle but just think about the satisfaction from a victory. If the victory is illusive, so what! The Guncrafter Industries .50GI Glock conversion is a delight to shoot. For the most part it will fit in a standard G21 holster with a slight adjustment of the tension screw. So, after purchasing the kit, you’re out of pocket expense will be for ammo. Factory ammunition is available through Guncrafter but if you’re into reloading you can get a set of dies, bullets and cases and “roll your own.” When you’re at the range and the guy in the next bay asks, “What is that?” You can tell him it’s a .50 caliber Glock, “I can’t find a 30mm one yet.” * 452010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=46http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=46Mark Hanten The X26 and it’s new, big brother, the X3 — three’s better than one. ’ve been carrying an X26 for the last few years and it’s been one of the best pieces of equipment issued by my agency — until now. I’ll opt for the better and badder X3. While the X26 is still effective, wait until you get a look at this thing. On the surface, it’s just a TASER that can fire three separate cartridges — at three separate threats — faster than you can say, “Don’t tase me bro.” Upon closer scrutiny you’ll find a whole new level of sophistication and technology. Some of the advancements are readily apparent to anyone familiar with the X26. Some of the new X3 technology isn’t visible to the eye, but represents a huge step forward in performance. The X3 “reads” the cartridges you’re carrying and shows you what’s what on the easy-to-read display. Mark’s demonstrating good shot placement. Nice spacing between the probes, although had this been an actual human, he’d probably be talking in high octave voice. The three-shot capability is huge; that feature alone makes an upgrade worthwhile. I currently work in Special Event Operations, where working among inebriated and unruly crowds is a frequent occurrence. The NFL’s Fan Behavior Initiative is great, but when the Raiders are in town, I’m not sure those fans are really all that concerned about becoming kinder and gentler. I take comfort knowing my workmates have a TASER, and I’d take even more comfort if they had the three-shot capability of the X3. We never publish the numbers of officers we deploy at big events, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out 68,000 fans significantly outnumber the small percentage of representation from our 1,900-officer department — so having three shots is a good thing. For instance, if you missed on the first shot, or the “hit” results in a marginal connection, you can simply fire another set of barbs without skipping a beat. Another big advantage is the ability to engage multiple suspects. With the X3 you could actually engage and incapacitate three suspects at the same time. Now that’s a handful. Another feature of the X3 is you can arc the charge across the front of the cartridges without removing them. You can either display a warning arc or perform a drive-stun (touching the arc to the suspect like a “stun gun”) without unloading the cartridges. In many situations the warning arc is all that’s required to gain compliance of an unruly suspect. In prior models, like the X26 or C2, in order to utilize the less effective technique of drive stunning you had to effectively disable the TASER by removing the cartridge. With the X3, you lose nothing trying the lesser force options of the warning arc or drive-stun technique if the opportunity presents itself. I fully expect the drivestun technique to become much more popular and I’m already seeing trainers embracing the option. Like the X26, the X3 has a focused-beam LED flashlight integrated into the lower front of the frame. It’s a handy light, which will illuminate a suspect within range of the device. 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When buying armor or tactical nylon products from us, or anyone else, please look for the "Made in the USA" label and support our nation's greatest resource, the American worker. www.diamondbacktactical.com WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 512010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=52http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=52OFFICER sURvIvAl JOHN RUssO GETTING HOME IN THE sAME CONDITION YOU WENT TO WORK IN. Condition orange at all times? situational Awareness y partner and I were working the graveyard shift and had taken a coffee break in a restaurant. We were engaged in an intense discussion about something so important I can’t remember what it was, when from my left side I felt a hand touch my shoulder and voice say, “Excuse me, officer.” Startled, I quickly turned to address this unknown potential threat and came face to face with a little old lady wanting directions. Where the heck did she come from? How did I miss her? Worse yet, how did my partner miss her when he was facing her approach? When we went through the academy, officer survival was pounded into our heads on a daily basis. We were taught to be aware of our surroundings at all times, look at anything and everyone we came in contact with, to trust our instincts and not much else — to never let our guard down. But somewhere along the way we became complacent. Some more than others, but all of us are guilty of it to some extent. I’d love to say with my time on SWAT and my continued years as a firearms trainer I’m immune to this and am ever-vigilant. However, I’ll fall on my sword and be the first to admit, I too am at fault here. If any of you are reading this and thinking, “Not me, I’m always ready,” I applaud you. But if you’ve ever been on duty having coffee with a partner and been surprised by someone walking up to ask you a question, then read on. daddy’s a police officer!” Yes, she was proud, but we were in a crowded public place and I felt a little exposed. When you’re on-duty do a better job of observing your surroundings, especially when taking a break in a public place. Take your breaks with a partner and plan who’s responsible for watching, and in which direction. Make sure to sit at tables and in chairs that give you a tactical advantage. I regularly avoid places where armed chairs are available because it’s difficult to quickly get out of the chair, let alone grab my gun. Some agencies have policies limiting breaks to only two officers at one location. Usually this policy is simply to keep the public happy; it looks tacky to have an entire squad hanging out at the same spot. You could argue the more of us together then the more of us vulnerable to an attack, a la Lakewood, Oregon. I say it’s actually safer since there are more eyes and more guns — but — those eyes must be watching and those guns must be ready. If a bad guy wants to kill a cop, and is willing to do so regardless of risk, then it’s probably going to happen. We aren’t hard to find; it’s one of the risks of the job. If they’re dumb enough to attempt it, let’s try to Continued on page 61 make ‘em pay for it. M ituational awareness is nothing new. We’ve had it taught to us, we’ve taught it to others and we try to live it. So where do we go wrong? First and foremost we must remember we’re human and as humans we’re prone to mistakes. It’s difficult to do something consistently, without a break or an error. Unfortunately it only takes one mistake of not being aware of your surroundings to cost you your life. Second, we’re creatures of habit and this alone breeds complacency. When you go to the same coffee shop, sit in the same booth and talk to the same waitress, this gives you a sense of comfort. This comfort can be the root of complacency. When we’re comfortable we assume everything is going to be okay, just as it’s always been. But you know what they about people who assume … As you go through your daily routine, pay attention to how many things you do on autopilot, such as leaving your house, driving to work, maybe getting gas on the way and then walking into the station. Maybe (hopefully) when you go into service and hit the street your awareness level raises. You probably have a work 52 s Comfort = Complacency Pay Attention version of autopilot, like when you go into the not-so-nice neighborhood and are ready2010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=53http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=532010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=54http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=54Reality CheCk ii Continued from page 26 viewed as a two-headed beast having a talk with itself. Or it’s just a series of simple questions you get to decide the answer to … if there is one. And sometimes there’s not. T: “It’s the job I’m paid to do and I’m the best qualified to teach others skills the department would prefer we really don’t use … like shooting people.” O: “I was told to be here, I’m not really into guns but the department makes me shoot. I’ve been on the job for 20 years and I’ve never had to shoot anyone.” T: “I’m in charge and we’re going to do this my way because it’s the way we’ve always done it. I went to a class with this operator-guy and he said we should do these cool range drills to make men out of our men.” O: “This guy is such an asshole. I’m not good at this anyway and then this clown goes out of his way to make me look bad. I just hope to do this job, get my pension and get the hell out of here. I dare him to teach me anything anyhow.” T: “As the teacher it’s my job to shoot better than my students. Then again, if they do as well as or better than me, I’m doing what I’m paid to do — making them more competent.” O: “Maybe I should shoot fast because I’m not a good shot?” Let’s end this discussion with some things to think about. Things To Think About The best example of good training is not having to use what you know. Don’t do stupid range drills. If you’re doing something that’s making you uncomfortable (like clearing a stairwell by yourself), then quit doing it and wait for help. But if you don’t have help, I suggest you practice being really good at doing stuff that makes you uncomfortable. “I’ve served over 2,000 warrants.” Just because this jerk did something a lot doesn’t mean it’s correct or won’t get you killed. Bad shots and bad tacticians are like drunk drivers; they’re often killed or cause other good people to be killed — especially if they’re on our side. Don’t shoot each other in training or on the street. There are plenty of people out there who’ll take care of this task for you if you give them a chance. Know, learn, practice and live basic personal awareness skills and personal tactical skills — they’ll take you to a retirement party. Teach, learn and practice fundamentals. 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In addition to the laser, the unit is equipped with mechanical, high visibility sights similar to the iron sights on a pistol, and LED ONLY $9.95 (outside U.S. $17.95) Order at www.americanhandgunner.com tAser A Foundation Call Toll-Free 888.732.2299 P.O. Box 502610 • San Diego, CA 92150-2610 Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. PST Operational Mindset, Operational Clothing s effective as the TASER system is, it’s no more than another tool in the officer’s toolbox. Law enforcement officers are at risk every day despite the myriad of tools available to them. Sadly, these effective tools and good training are sometimes just not enough to prevent a tragedy to those who serve behind the badge. The people at TASER International recognize this, and have gone the extra mile to do something about it. They created the TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers (www. TASERFoundation.org). 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I can’t speak directly to the average maintenance cost of the BMW as I’ve not had that particular experience, and the LASD study doesn’t delve into that particular topic. In these tough economic times, fuel efficiency has taken more of a front row seat for the bean counters. During a combined average of four 157-mile loops, the BMW’s average MPG was 41.6. The HD Road King’s MPG was 34.8. And finally, the Honda’s MPG was 35.6. Motor Ergonomics Comfort is high on the motor officer’s wish list of the perfect motor. In my experience, it’s hard to beat the Honda for comfort, at least in comparison to the Harley. After a long training ride, I was always exhausted from the Harley. The vibrations alone felt like I would continue to shake and shimmy all the way home in my personal car. I was lucky enough to go on an extended ride during the break-in period with the Honda. I can honestly say I was almost as comfortable at the end of the ride as I was at the beginning, and it was rainy and cold. The addition of heated grips was a huge plus in my book and is available on all the models listed here. One surprise I’ve really enjoyed is the adjustable windscreen. During trips to court on the freeway, it’s nice to be able to fully extend the windscreen for additional protection. But, once I’m back on surface streets, it’s just as nice to retract the windscreen, get a full view of traffic around me, and get a little of that wind in my face. The adjustable windscreen is offered on both the Honda and the BMW. I know this is a contentious, hot button issue with many of you purists out there. For this motor cop, though, I’m happier riding a Honda than I ever was on a Harley. I’ll admit to missing the distinctive rumble of the Screaming Eagle pipes though. As I said, there’s something iconic about the Harley Davidson and a motor cop. But, as any motor cop will tell you, it’s all about how you look. 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Maybe it’s voodoo magic or infrared sensors, I don’t know, but this thing is a very sophisticated piece of gear. It also knows which cartridge types are loaded, their functional status, the condition of the battery, the probe connection status (connected, intermittent connection or not connected), the effective range of each cartridge and more. All of this information is clearly displayed on a small, color screen below the rear sight. My opportunity to shoot the X3 at the range proved to be positive and gave me a very favorable opinion of it as a field tool. Although larger than the X26, this TASER is worth the extra bulk. What it takes up in additional belt space, it gives back in performance. When I engaged a second target and the lower barb deflected off I was able to follow up immediately with another shot. Initially I was sighting with the lasers, but due to bright sunlight the red dots were difficult to see (as they are on any red laser under these conditions). 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Who says cops can’t like Public Defenders? For more info: www.taurususa.com Now In Fun Colors opefully you’re familiar with Quick Strips from Tuff Products. For those of you asleep at the wheel, Quick Strips are these nifty plastic (urethane) ammo holders that hold from two to eight rounds. They’re great for holding your extra rounds to make reloading a breeze, and fit into almost any pouch or pocket. Well now Nat Stevens, creative genius behind Tuff Products, is offering Quick Strips in colors other than black. Think of it as a means of color-coding your ammo — yellow for less-lethal (bean bag rounds), as an example. Depending on the caliber and number of rounds to be held, a two-pack will set you back a mere $12. For more info: www.tuffproducts.com H doing the nuMbers POLICEOffICERs/shERIff’s dEPutIEs. fIshANdGAMEWARdENs. tRANsItANdRAILROAdPOLICE. CORRECtIONsOffICERs(stAtE) ANdCOuNtyJAILERs. $51,410 $48,930 $46,670 lso from the 2010 SHOT Show, S&W introduced a pair of new Bodyguards, and no, I’m not talking about knuckle-dragging behemoths paid by celebrities to pommel paparazzi. I’m referring to the polymerframed .380 auto and the polymer-framed J-frame .38 revolver — and both come from the factory with built-in Insight Technology lasers. Aside from being light and compact (perfect as a back-up gun or evening-out gun), the best part of the J-frame revolver is the cylinder release is located just behind the top-strap. This truly makes it an ambidextrous gun. The .38 holds five shots of .38 S&W Special +P and weighs about 14 oz. The .380 has a 6+1 mag cap and weighs about 11 oz. Expect to pay around $575 for the auto and $625 for the revolver. For more info: www.smith-wesson.com A My BodyguArd $38,380 $37,820 bAILIffs. fEdERALCORRECtIONsOffICERs. PRObAtIONOffICERs. Median salaries as of May 2008 From Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey Program WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM $53,459 $45,910 he crew at STI has been at it for 20 years now and to celebrate (in their usual over-the-top way), they introduced their 20th Anniversary Limited Edition gun — in gold, of course. Okay, so it’s not really gold, it’s steel that’s Titanium Nitride (TIN) coated to give the slide, ambidextrous thumb safeties, beavertail grip safety and magwell that pimped look. The frame and barrel have been PVD coated. This beauty has an adjustable rear sight and a Dawson fiber optic front sight. It’s so pimp maybe they should’ve mounted the sights on the side of the slide? Only 200 of them were made and they sold out in less than two days — damn. You can look at the purdy pictures on their web site. But if you want your very own gold gun, give ‘em a call; they’ll probably be able to accommodate you — somehow. For more info: www.stiguns.com You Can’t Have One T * 692010-04-02T17:05:41+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=70http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ10/?Page=70sUZI HUNTINGTON vANTAGE POINT crutch, it’s not up to the world around them to cater to them. It’s their responsibility to understand and overcome their issues. I know of numerous officers with learning disabilities who work a lot harder than others — and I respect them for it. And then there’s the “list” created by all this testing. For promotions, my former agency would make a list and rank applicants according to performance on a written test, oral interview and recommendation by their command. The greatest weight was (allegedly) given to the written test, as the other two prongs tended to be more subjective. Once this list was published you’d expect the agency would pull from it in proper order, starting at #1 — oh hell no, they’d pick and choose from it. are you listening? There are certain assignments historically posing big problems for women; SWAT and Motors. In John Russo’s SWAT feature in this issue, he touches on this very topic. LAPD lowered their SWAT testing standards at the pressure of some administrative types and citizen’s groups so more women would have a shot at making the team. You’d think, as a woman, I’d be doing cartwheels in giddy response; but the problem is SWAT (and Motors) is a tremendously physically demanding job. If I can’t drag one of my 200+ pound teammates, wearing another 35 pounds of gear, out of harms way, all the while my 135-pound butt is also wearing 35 pounds of gear; then I have no business in that environment. If I can’t pick up my 700-pound police bike from lying on its side, then I have no business in that environment. I have to admit, though, I’ve seen many a male officer blow out his knees or back trying to demonstrate this feat — I’m not convinced there’s a real-world application for this test, but none the less, it’s part of the process. What John Russo and LAPD have missed with this lowering of the bar is now even more men will qualify for SWAT. There are plenty of women who’ve been able to earn their way onto SWAT and Motors the hard way — they’ve passed the same physically challenging tests thousands of men around them have passed. These ladies rock, and for them I do back flips and cartwheels. It’s an insult to them to sissify the process, and it may even prove costly (the ultimate price?) for someone, someday. No one should have an easier standard created for them just because they’re a minority, gay or lesbian, female or special. This nonsense causes me to wonder if we’re devolving as a nation and what a slippery slope that is. I welcome your comments and suggestions of how to remedy the situation. Send your thoughts to suzi@ americancopmagazine.com — and don’t hold back. vANTAGE POINT Continued on page 69 The Weakest Link Syndrome owering standards, or rather lowering the bar, has become a predominant theme in America. I see it all around me in the news and in my daily activities. Schools are lowering test standards, and I’m not talking only about colleges and universities, I’m talking about K-12 schools. Children can’t pass basic exit exams. 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