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2012 march · april volume 8 number 2 issue 40 www.americancopmagazine.com features gearing up for swat crime scene photos paul r laska 28 34 28 cell extraction we ain t talking dna learninghowtogetunhappycampersoutoftheircells ti goetz 30 hard tools for hard troops greatgearfortheenormousscarabbeetleswithguns john morrison 34 digital dilemmas mastering youdon thavetobeatechno-geektotakegoodphotos exclusive online article available only at www.americancopmagazine.com beyond discreet carry bagsandsatchelsofferoff-bodyccwoptions.ralph mroz american coptm issn 1557-2609 is published monthly by publishers development corp 12345 world trade drive san diego ca 92128 application to mail at periodical postage rates is pending at san diego ca 92128 and at additional mailing offices subscriptions one year 12 issues $24.95 single copies $5.95 in canada $9.50 change of address four weeks notice required on all changes send old address as well as new contributors submitting manuscripts photographs or drawings do so at their own risk material cannot be returned unless accompanied by sufficient postage payment is for all world rights for the material the act of mailing a manuscript constitutes the author s certification of originality of material opinions expressed are those of the bylined authors and do not necessarily represent those of the magazine or it s advertisers advertising rates furnished on request reproduction or use of any portion of this magazine in any manner without written permission is prohibited entire contents copyright© 2012 publishers development corp all rights reserved title to this publication passes to subscriber only on delivery to his address subscription problems for immediate action write subscription dept 12345 world trade drive san diego ca 92128 postmaster send address changes to american coptm 12345 world trade drive san diego ca 92128 4 www.americancopmagazine.com·march/april2012

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return fire my ultra liberal brother-in-law actually has banned me from coming into his democrat labeled `obama shrine of a house because he knows i always have a gun on me off-duty carry always john russo s article officer survival no gun no excuse jan/feb 2012 was great and very true i couldn t agree more retired col grossman covers this in his bullet proof mind seminar and it still gets me how few cops carry off-duty because really are we ever truly off-duty we see things many potential victims are oblivious to john s story really hit home with me my ultra liberal brother-in-law actually has banned me from coming into his democrat labeled obama shrine of a house because he knows i always have a gun on me when he first discovered i always carry he asked me to keep the gun in the garage because he didn t think it was safe in his house i told him the safest place for my gun was on me it was a no-win situation so i left we have a mutual understanding now and i simply don t go over there anymore very sad how people choose to live in their own little world but so be it po sean hayes #7012 via e-mail so leaving your gun in the garage where unsupervised little hands can find it is safer than on you your brother s thought process is stunning sh www.americancopmagazine.com ethical problems at the top $5.95 outside u.s $9.50 january/february 2012 the right rig for you hugged a thug lately street level will you be ready corrections transporting inmates cars crashes basic pursuit rules from the chief unions playing politics focus exercise the demons not quite there i ve been watching no pun intended flir technology for years waiting for a time when a unit would become small enough light enough and affordable enough for personal purchase to become viable and you re correct that while $2k is quite a chunk of change i have more than that in my duty rifle so it s not an impossible sum for a piece of duty equipment but before i could consider plunking down that much on a handheld flir it needs just a bit more versatility whether it s a critter or a critter i may need the ability to not only see the heat signature but also a way to put effective fire on the target if the flir scout cop_janfeb-joe.indd 1 11/22/11 10:39 am 8 www.americancopmagazine.com·march/april2012

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had a picatinny rail mount and either a built-in aiming point or a way to work in conjunction with my day optic i d be the first in line to get one until i can use a flir not only for location and observation but also for targeting it s going to remain on my not just yet list lt brian heard duncanville police department www.condoroutdoor.com info@condoroutdoor.com 800.552.2554 i see what you mean roy s response to curtis hayes was outstanding return fire jan/feb 2012 there is value in education for the law enforcement profession especially tactical and technical training if an officer on the street cannot apply education in a practical manner and achieve positive results send that officer back to liberal academia before someone gets hurt forty years on the street has taught me that wisdom will trump education every time wisdom cannot be taught or bought it has to be earned over time art hoffman mansfield ohio modular operator plate carrier va6 m4 mag insert attach on any velcro surface · detachable shoulder pads side armor ts 6 x 8 plate · side release shoulders buckles · size m-xl adjustable internal waist strap · color od blk tan acu · adjustable/detachable multicam a-tacs cummerbund w pockets · sku mopc mopc shown with va6 rifle case with va6 attached are photos of third generation american cops johnny and mikey ewald ages 5 and 3 thanks for an excellent magazine keep up the great work john ewald police officer via e-mail hope for america solo sling bag · ambidextrous design for both hand usage · main compartment w document sleeve zipper mesh pockets · organizer compartment w multiple sleeve mesh pockets · zipper closure concealment pocket with hook loop panel · color od blk tan · size 10 x 20 x 7 · sku 163 2012 new cobra one point sling upgrade option shackle upgrade kit us1011 mash hook upgrade kit us1005 · double bungee sling construction · color od blk tan acu m.c a-tacs · sku us1001 · color od blk tan all hail the chief i couldn t believe what i was reading an article taking a political position against the president under the guise of cop commentary and spot-dead-on target too thank you for telling the truth and not being afraid to say what needs to be said get ready for the firestorm it s coming your way w gil fremont via e-mail your article was brought to my attention by one of our officers it is outstanding and all of the points you make in the article have been on my mind since www.americancopmagazine.com 9

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return fire windows life without walls getac recommends windows 7 ® tm rugged notebook in the industry they don t the brand new getac v200 12 inch rugged convertible is ideally suited for patrol use mount it as a tablet with an external rugged keyboard or as a laptop the choice is yours and it has the industry s best 5 year bumper-to-bumper warranty for piece-of-mind protection for more information visit getac.com most powerful convertible we have the this current administration has been at the helm kudos to you and please continue to echo these very important issues as they need to stay in focus denise meisner orchard lake police department i agree with everything you said but you left out the tax cheats who got cabinet posts after apologizing for their mistakes and paying what they owed how many of us could get promoted after being caught breaking the law i can t stand to see that arrogant pretender surrounding himself with law enforcement officers while he pretends to care about them i d like to think that most of them are there under orders and not because they support him keep tellin it like it is matt wilson retired police officer you re exactly right i m a 16-year veteran and am floored by our brothers in blue who are oblivious to what s going on around us when it comes to this current administration unfortunately it s also on the other side of the aisle as well the problem with our government is politicians i just pray to god we aren t forced into a civil war because it seems everything the government does tries to divide us i know which side i ll be on keep up the good work rob heath via e-mail i wholeheartedly agree with your bull s-eye hit on the issues of today and the politicizing that hampers true support for long-standing principles upon which our nation was founded there are a few good women and men in blue and others who may see the light from the simplicity and good intended in your brief as a public speaker an ergonomist­safety specialist i founded ss&e 11:52 am consulting for advancing a number of risk control objectives i teach personal security to clients and any public group who will hear the message i never carried a badge however your magazine has advanced the cause of law enforcement and my respect for it lee j huber via e-mail i read the article on ethics in law enforcement with great interest and sadly in 100-percent agreement i spent 20 years in law enforcement and have dealt with law enforcement officials at all levels during my post law enforce most powerful rugged convertible notebook based on getac internal testing and competitive specifications as of july 1 2010 ©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 microsoft and windows are registered trademarks of microsoft corporation in the united states and in other countries all other trademarks are the property of their respective owners getac ad 4.625x7.5 cop 62910.indd 1 6/30/10 10 www.americancopmagazine.com·march/april2012

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amerhandgunner_cb_4cp_ad.ai 1 9/28/10 2:03 pm ment career in corporate security i hate to admit it but half of all command level law enforcement officials lt and above i have come in contact with have been corrupt incompetent or both there seems to be some types of transformation people often go through as they climb the ranks whether in law enforcement or the private sector they get away with things for so long without any adverse consequences they begin to feel they are teflon-coated the feeling that one is untouchable can only make the transgressions worse often progressing in duration and magnitude the inability or hesitation to get rid of bad employees at all levels and the fear of career suicide act to perpetuate the environment that allows corruption of all types michael j ryerson j.d via e-mail c m y cm my cy cmy k what a great article there are a lot of people who should be in jail over fast furious donnie daniels retired usbp/usc billings mont thanks everyone for the great responses to jerry s article i wish more chiefs and sheriffs had this credo i know they re out there but like everything in life it s the bad apples that spoil it for the rest of us sh no thugs to hug i am nearing the end of my 33-year career and have to say i m glad our city never had a gang problem in response to ti goetz s article have you hugged your thug today jan/feb 2012 my personal belief is gangs are nothing more then terrorists and should be dealt with by armed response preferably a sniper rifle the fact that in some cities you can be shot because of the colors you wear is unacceptable i m glad you can walk anywhere anytime in my city and be safe the reason you cannot do this in other cities is because of idiot social workers and bleeding hearts god bless all my brother police officers that work in cities with gangs you deserve a special place in heaven dennis seger amherst ohio american cop tm welcomes letters to the editor we reserve the right to edit all published letters for clarity and length due to the volume of mail we are unable to individually answer your letters or e-mail in sending a letter to american cop you agree to provide publishers development corp such copyright as is required for publishing and redistributing the contents of your letter in any format send your letters to return fire american cop 12345 world trade dr san diego ca 92128 www.americancopmagazine.com e-mail editor@americancopmagazine.com www.americancopmagazine.com 11

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