Quick List to Restock Your PATROL BAG
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Quick List to Restock Your PATROL BAG

When you are starting the Academy, the lists of things to do can become overwhelming — staying organized is a life-saving skill! We are here to help out with that. Whether you are building your first patrol bag, or could just use a list to make sure yours is fully stocked, here is list of the essentials. Let us know if we missed anything! - Team TacBook

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50 Law Enforcement Associations (With Links)
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50 Law Enforcement Associations (With Links)

50 Law Enforcement Associations: Want to be more involved with any of the important missions of law enforcement? Joining an association is a great way to start! One or more of these may be for you!

Our list of 50 associations with links is a quick way to learn about their causes and how to join.

#lawenforcement #careerdevelopment #tacbookusa #bepatrolready

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Dealing with Juveniles
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Dealing with Juveniles

"Get away from my car" versus "Here's a sticker" : a few reminders when dealing with juveniles.

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What is Qualified Immunity?
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What is Qualified Immunity?

Many LEOs are extremely busy, but this is not an area you want to neglect. Here’s a reminder from Team TacBook to find out how protected YOU are in terms of qualified immunity! The information and resources are there. Seek them out today!

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Opiate vs opioid? Sure, I know the difference! Umm…er…
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Opiate vs opioid? Sure, I know the difference! Umm…er…

As an LEO, you have to stay sharp in many fields, including CS - Controlled Substances. The TacBook has a great section on Drugs, to help you in the field and to speak intelligently on the subject. Sometimes we cops confuse the term “opiate” and “opioid”.

In case it has been a while since you reviewed these terms, here is a little refresher!

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Are you into Stoicism?
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Are you into Stoicism?

Stoicism, an ancient philosophy developed by Greek and Roman philosophers, has been gaining popularity among law enforcement professionals in recent years

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Supervisor’s Reading List
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Supervisor’s Reading List

Recommended Reading List for Supervisors From CA POST - 87 books, Alphabetized and with links to purchase. This list hasn't changed in some time... Do you agree that some material might be a bit stale? Others seem pretty timeless and critical, and perhaps vital for LEO leaders in all echelons to read. LEO readers and leaders, we welcome your expert insights here.

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I am asking for your expert opinon!
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I am asking for your expert opinon!

The TacBook is an outstanding resource for officers to find the laws in the field in seconds. This is not just my opinon - it is based on thousands of reviews and emails.

But I know it can be better. Please help me understand how, so we can deliver it to you.

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Have you read this popular book for LEOs?

Have you read this popular book for LEOs?

As we mentioned in a previous BOLO, one of the most recommended books for LEO’s is “Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement”. Have you read it? If not, here’s the scoop!

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Meet the TacBook
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Meet the TacBook

Before TacBook, I had yet to see a comprehensive field guide, combining the many topics we so commonly address.

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