Part man. Part machine. All cop. The future of law enforcement.

Today's tactical officer has access to RoboCop-like tools, but these high-tech gadgets do not replace training in the basics


   The future may be now in terms of technology, but correct application of the technology still has its roots in the past where training, not technology, was the name of the game.

   Ronnie Garrett is the former editorial director of the Cygnus Law Enforcement Group. She may be reached through her Web site at www.garrettncostudios.com.