NewsletterFebruary 2011
in this issue
The Polygraph Technique, Part I: Theory
Guard Yourself While Carrying Off Duty
Grants - Getting Started
Top Ten

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By John E. Reid & Associates
 

 

The polygraph instrument, erroneously called a 'lie detector', is nothing more than a monitoring device to record different physiological systems. The first polygraph was developed in 1908 by a British Doctor to monitor a mother's physiology during labor contractions. In the 1930's this technology was applied to a technique used to question criminal suspects.

 

The polygraph instrument monitors three physiological systems. It records changes in respiratory rate and volume, heart rate and blood pressure as well as sweat gland activity. The reason these systems are monitored is that they each reflect arousal of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system (ANS). The ANS contains two types of nerves. The first type, parasympathetic nerves, conserve energy and keep the systems in a relatively resting state. The second type of nerve, sympathetic nerves, prepare the body for action in what is called a fight or flight response. During intense emotional states such as surprise, fear, anger and pain, sympathetic nerves are activated. From polygraph charts a trained examiner can identify whether or not a particular question stimulated sympathetic arousal.

 
 

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You need more than just a gun to effectively and safely carry off duty.

 

by Dean Scoville  Police Magazine

 

Several companies, including 5.11 Tactical, sell clothing designed to allow for easy access of a concealed weapon when off duty.

 

Imagine patronizing a business and finding yourself unarmed and in the middle of a takeover robbery, confronted by multiple suspects that have the drop on you.

 

That was the position Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dep. Shane York found himself in while visiting a hair salon with his girlfriend. After finding York's police ID in his wallet, the robbers executed him with a bullet to the head.

 

Awhile back I touched on some of the concerns that cops should consider before taking off-duty action.

 

But beyond general philosophies, what practices might cops want to get in the habit of doing? What should and shouldn't cops carry on their person while out and about during their weekly emancipations from work?

 

To avoid finding themselves in a vulnerable position similar to that of Dep. York, some cops carry a second wallet bereft of anything that might identify them as police officers. Others forego carrying a badge altogether, or elect to carry photo ID in a less accessible area of their belongings.


 

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by First Responder Grants
 

If your agency is flush with funding dollars, you can stop reading now. However, if your agency faces the challenge of shrinking budgets coupled with increased responsibilities, the subject of grants and other supplemental funding is probably of interest for you. Now is the perfect time to start identifying opportunities for the next budget cycle. Finding a grant for which your agency is eligible and that also meets your needs can be one of the most difficult steps in your funding process. The following outlines some key tips on how to get started.  
 

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Use the Web sites above to locate available funding. Doing your research and knowing which grants will be available in the coming year will assist your agency in planning and budgeting to maximize your resources. For example, if you know that there is no grant funding allocated for vehicles, you can look for grants to fund other agency needs, hopefully freeing up money in your budget for vehicles.


 

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The Top Ten Reasons Your Dept. May Not Be Ready for a Terrorism Incident:
 
  1. The only terrorist the Chief has heard of his wife.
  2. Dress up as my favorite "Glee"  character.
  3. Your department thinks that profiling is just really really wrong.
  4. Your Terrorist Division is also responsible for dog droppings & parking.
  5. The Chief's priority is community policing (hint: he wants to run for public office).
  6. Your bomb detection dog is the secretary's Poodle.
  7. The Homeland Security Grant was spent on Macadamia Nuts.
  8. Your Captain thinks a "SWAT call up" is when the mosquitoes are bad.
  9. Your ballistic vests are donations from the Mexican Federalies.
  10. Your less lethal equipment consists of harsh words and begging.

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