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The Psychology of Terrorists

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First, let’s dispel the myth that terrorists are mentally ill. If you believe that most terrorists are crazy, psycho, or suicidal you are wrong. 30 years of research has...

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First Responder: Taking Lives and Saving Lives

by Paul Markel

"If it’s not attached to your body when you roll out of your cruiser you probably won’t have it when you need it most." I wish I could remember exactly which instructor it...

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The Shoplifters on Your Beat

by Pamela Kulbarsh

Only 5% of shoplifting crimes are related to financial need; meaning the individual legitimately needs something that they can’t afford. So what are motives behind the other...

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Police K9 Memorials: Remember All of the Fallen

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USPCA and Ray Allen Manufacturing are working on the National Law Enforcement Animal Memorial.

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by Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith

It takes very little strength to pull the trigger on a gun, so we must be diligent in the safe handling and storage of our own firearms, beginning in our homes.

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We in law enforcement are charged with both defending the rights of the mentally ill and ensuring public safety. How we manage both responsibilities will likely be a...

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