In this issue: Around The Nation: A coast-to-coast roundup of police news. Getting away with murder: Why it’s easier in Richmond. Awaiting the ax: What fate awaits FBI computer upgrade? Clearing the air: FCC makes more room at 800mhz for public safety. People & Places: Reluctant goodbye; Hoover cleans up; straight to the top; ready, aim, fired; lobbying for more in Montana. Small-town thinking: Portland follows others’ lead on weapons policy. Cat & mouse: Police innovate to keep pace with speeders. The face is familiar: Pressing the case for facial-recognition software. The paper chase: Cops swamped with unserved warrants. Breaking the chain: Additive may stick it to meth-makers. Keeping it real: “Reno 911!” is a spoof with an edge. Short Takes: Easy-to-digest news capsule. Making their case: Suspects tell their side of story to grand juries. Forum: You never stop learning. Making an impact: DoJ focuses on violent crime in 15 cities. Upcoming Events: Professional development opportunities. --top-- Note to Readers: The opinions expressed on the Forum page are those of the contributing writer or cartoonist, or of the original source newspaper, and do not represent an official position of Law Enforcement News. Readers are invited to voice their opinions on topical issues, in the form of letters or full-length commentaries. Please send all materials to the editor. --top--

Forum Cashman: You never stop learning as a police officer      This marks the end of training. It all starts for real now.      New Hampshire law declares this a “part-time” academy. Don’t be fooled. Very few people will recognize that distinction. Drivers will pay the full fine on any traffic tickets you write, not a “part-time” discount. The drunk drivers you arrest are not any less arrested because you are a part-time police officer. When the domestic dispute calls are dispatched, you can’t duck ’em because you are a part-timer. ... --top--