POCKET SIZE POWER TOOL

Police need tools, not gadgets

Cops have to carry a lot of equipment in the field. We cannot afford to carry unnecessary or burdensome items on patrol. The market is full of gadgets and contraptions invented by someone who may not even work in the public safety industry. Yet, these things do not last long because public safety personnel have to be practical and judicious with what they choose to carry. Throughout my years in the military, emergency medicine and police work, I have seen hundreds of contraptions, each with their own promise, with one exception …a good field guide for police. Yes, I have seen the vehicle code or penal code quick reference booklets, which were somewhat handy on occasion. But they were very narrow in focus and frankly not field-ready. The TacBook combines the commonly used codes and procedures, all into one durable, pocket-sized booklet. Flip through it to freshen up on SFST’s or drug laws before going into the field; you will be much more prepared to develop reasonable suspicion and make a good stop and handle it methodically. Testify in court you provided Miranda, Curbstone, Trombetta, PAS or Beheeler admonishments properly and consistently. Have essential Spanish words and phrases at the ready. The paper is weather-proof and tear-resistant but you can still write on it with a regular pen. So, jot down a license plate or phone number on the blank pages. When you cannot recall that landmark case law or radio code, you have the answer in seconds. The TacBook has been field-tested for over several years now by hundreds of police officers. We removed what was not needed, and left in what is most encountered. Review it on occasion and you will be sharper and more-prepared in the field. All of these things are what it takes for police officers and other field operators to truly Be Patrol Ready. – Marcus