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Aug 08 Products and Services

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President's Message

President’s Message: A Crisis We Must Confront

Over the last several years, we have witnessed a remarkable, and horrific, increase in the level of drug-related violence in Mexico. In 2008, more than 6,200 people died as a result of drug-related vi...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Highway Safety Initiatives: Why Are Traffic Laws Enforced?

Truly, there are few activities in which a law enforcement officer can engage that have the same level of positive impact as increasing safety belt use rates through enforcement and education, removin...

President's Message

President’s Message: The Year in Review: October 2008

Serving as your president has provided me with great insight into the workings of our association and a true appreciation for the reasons for its success. Were you to serve on the Board of Officers, y...

Terrorism

Using 9-1-1 Calls for Service to Identify Potential Instances of Terrorist Surveillance

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there have been repeated calls to find better ways to “connect the dots” by identifying and assembling small bits of information that collectivel...

Investigating and Disciplining Off-Duty Sexual Conduct: Is There a Right to Privacy?

Investigating and Disciplining Off-Duty Sexual Conduct: Is There a Right to Privacy? hen Thomas Nixon was an officer with the Houston, Texas, Police Department (HPD), he regularly authored an opinion ...

Crime & Violence

Beer Cooler Biologics:

Every day, law enforcement officers throughout the United States are engaged in court-authorized searches of persons, vehicles, homes, and businesses. On occasion, during these searches, officers are ...

2009 SACOP Midyear Conference

IMGXYZ2599IMGZYX (Left) Lieutenant Adrienne Quigley, Arlington County, Virginia, Police Department, receives an appreciation plaque from Chief Terry Milam, St. John, Missouri, Police Department and SA...