• This drunk driver (video below) only broke a wrist—and collected multiple DUI charges. (Second City Cop)
• Want to make range training more challenging? Check out these four tips. (Trigger Pull Tactical)
• Buckman upsets colleagues, clarifies his EMS bubble commentary. (Gomerville)
• Momma Fargo meets … the Red Baron? (The Boogie Man Is My Friend)
• When common sense isn’t so common: Five social networking tips. (Social Media Five-O)
• A great love story to one day tell the kids… (Burned-Out Medic)
• How to make a Photoshop reference book. (Ask A Forensic Artist)
• Wanna see Chronicles of EMS on Oprah? Vote now. (Everyday EMS Tips)
• Pop the champagne for the last day of school. (Kindergarten Cop)

• A German insurance commercial (below) is sure to bring a smile to your face. (Medic 999)
• How much do you make a year? The salary report is out. (Happy Medic)
• TLC’s Police Women of Memphis are lookin’ pretty hott. (Hott Cops)
• What is the best martial art for police officers? Hiyah! (Spartan Cops)
• Handover Blog Carnival: Discussing that moment of clarity when it all came together. (The EMT Spot)
• How a cup of yogurt can land you behind bars. (Marco News)
• Another laugh-out-loud commercial, this one from an LEO perspective. (Motorcop)
• Second City Cop celebrates five years. Congrats and happy birthday! (SCC)
• Greg Friese shows the world how to insert a Combitube. (Everyday EMS Tips)
• Stay alert and prepare for the calls that matter. (Random Acts of Reality)
• Monitor the U.S. wildfire season at a new spot. (Fire Daily)
• Check out some powerful poetry about everyday decisions. (The Insomniac’s Guide to Ambulances)

Summer vacation can’t come soon enough. But when you’re standing on your suitcase, even jumping on it a bit, in order to close the sucker, having a few extra pants pockets would be nice. Especially when cruising through airport security.

That’s where Scottevest comes in. With 16 pockets, Scottevest’s Ultimate Cargo Pants might not be specifically labeled as “tactical” though certainly qualify.

The $70 pants have a linen/cotton blend making them exceptionally breathable, even in desert-like conditions. And if things get too hot on the range, easily zip-off the bottom portion of the pants creating cargo shorts. The lightweight material is treated with Teflon®. One downside is that there’s just a single color option—sand.

Designed for on-the-go travelers, the 16 pockets and compartments includes a handful of trademarks—HangingPockets™, DeepPockets™ and ChangeStopper™ pockets. Oh, and don’t forget airplane pockets.

What do all these trademarks mean?

Without inspecting the pants firsthand, we can only assume these pockets are similar to the hanging/deep pockets often found on most tactical pants. As for the ChangeStopper, it apparently uses a special stitch pattern to keep loose change from slipping down to the bottom of the front pockets. There’s also a key holder, a secret pocket and a pen/stylus pocket.

Another pretty cool pants feature is its personal area network where you can connect wires to devices while in your pockets. Actually all of Scottevest apparel contain some sort of wire-connecting network.

On the Scottevest site, the pants tout many positive reviews. Many say the pants are comfortable (even when packed with gear) and excellent in sweltering temperatures.

Never heard of Scottevest? Founded a decade ago, the company wanted to provide travel gear that didn’t include a “man-purse” or fanny pack. Now they even make a vest that includes a special iPad or Kindle pocket.

• Ready, aim and watch Top Shot on the History Channel June 6. (Trigger Pull Tactical)
• Need to track your patient’s vital signs? There’s an app for that. (Everyday EMS Tips)
• The tactical approach to staircase maneuvers. (The Things Worth Believing In)
• No shirt, no education? Such a philosophical question… (Gomerville)
• Grossest story of the week by about a million. (Burned-Out Medic)
• It’s a rainy day in EMS land. (Notes from Mosquito Hill)
• There’s a new cop show in town: Good Guys. (Hott Cops)
• Dude, really? Quite an interesting take on bike racks. (Thoughts from Behind the Badge)

Whatcha gonna put in your iPad case pocket?

While it has been rumored to fit the back pockets of 5.11s, the great iPad needs a safer storage spot.

Apple’s latest techie toy is durable, yes. But we can’t imagine it working so well after being sat upon. Plus, the iPad isn’t exactly cheap—it probably costs more than what currently resides in your rear pockets.

So, why store it in the same place?

Enter the cargo pants iPad sleeve. This DIY-invention from MyGreenMonkeyDesigns combines ingenuity and the green movement creating an 11-inch by 9-inch padded cushion for the shiny, sleek machine. Using a clean pair of cargos, the designer hand makes each individual sleeve specifically tailored per order. And for only $5.50, this eco case can all be yours.

We bet if you send an old pair of tactical pants, they can construct the sleeve using that material, too.

If you’re going the homemade route, other options swirl endlessly online. One such example can be viewed below.

The materials? 8.5 X 11 envelopes, duct tape, Velcro strips, an Apple sticker.

The price tag? $8.87

Looking for a classier case?

Nothing says I’m-a-smart-cookie like an iPad case made out of a book. You can use an old book, a new book, an intellectual book, even an old composition notebook… But we don’t suggest a coloring book—too flimsy.

See how it’s done below.

Are you buying into the iPad craze? What do you think of Apple’s latest invention? We’re not sure if it’s tactical enough to please this crowd!

• Happy National EMS Week to all! (Medic 999)
• A non-LEO documentary recommendation. (Grits for Breakfast)
• Where new media and law enforcement collide. (Michael Vallez)
• The art of talking to crazies. (Leatherhead Firefighter)
• Quiz: How close are you to the edge of reality? (Public Safety Parody)
• And now for some junk research on dangerous cities for drivers. (The Chief’s Corner)
• That’s Hot: Sneak peek of Firehouse Doll’s 2011 calendar. (The Fire Critic)
• Put the donuts down please! (Trigger Pull Tactical)

Unfortunately we all can’t afford custom-made duds. Yet with a few snips here, some tucks there, you can create tailor-made pants in a few minutes.

But what happens when you’re in a rush—there’s no needle and thread—and, like most of us, you don’t know how to sew? Well, your pants can magically still be hemmed. How? With products like Steam-a-Seam 2 and Stitch Witchery, you don’t need to be a seamstress to get the job done.

Witness the fastest hem-job you’ve ever seen before in your life…

1. Mark the pants where you’d like them to be hemmed. If you’ve never hemmed anything before in your life, check out e-How’s measuring steps.
2. Press with an iron where they need to be hemmed. That way the creases set in.
3. Apply Steam-a-Seam around the hem, and press it with an iron. Let it cool, and peel the paper off. If the paper tears or rips, stretch the fabric.
4. Once the paper has been removed, fold up the cuff and press the fabric again.
5. If you see any creases or uneven fabric, simply pull apart the spot, straighten it out and re-press.

There’s also a Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 that offers another more flexible option for those who find the others too stiff. We hear the best way to use the lite version is to press it on the pant with your fingers then press it with the iron using no steam. When you remove the paper, press using steam.

Have no interest in the DIY aspect? Stop by an alterations shop. Pant hems generally cost anywhere from $5-$15. Typically the price will depend on the material and lining of the pant.

Have you had your tactical pants hemmed before? Is there a particular brand that requires hemming?

Mark your calendars because in two weeks the follow-up to TLC’s Police Women franchise hits the airwaves.

Police Women of Memphis, a 12-part series, will track four female officers with the Memphis Police Department, one of the nation’s largest police departments, as they cruise the South’s mean streets. For fans of TLC’s Police Women of Broward County and Maricopa County, this reality series will be a continuation of celebrating women in law enforcement.

While Officers Aubrey Olson, Arica Logan, Joy Jefferson and Virginia Awkward have already filmed the series, there’s still a thing or two these ladies can glean by watching some former TV policewomen.

We looked back to find the most infamous TV moments and documented what they have taught us all. That way, when Police Women of Memphis premiers Thursday, May 27 at 9 p.m. EST, we’ll see if they should heed the following advice…

1. Cagney & Lacey’s Mary Beth Lacey (Tyne Daly): Don’t let your partner get away with anything.

2. T.J. Hooker’s Officer Stacey Sheridan (Heather Locklear): Don’t go undercover as an exotic dancer unless you look like Heather Locklear.

3. The Sheild’s Captain Monica Rawling (Glenn Close): Never let a boy into the girl’s bathroom.

4. Police Women of Broward County’s Andrea Penoyer: Be able to switch from mommy mode into badass-cop mode within a moment’s notice.

5. The Closer’s Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick): Do whatever it takes to get your point across.

6. Third Watch’s Sergeant Maritza Cruz (Tia Texada): Talk to whoever you need to talk to get the job done.

7. The Mod Squad’s Julie Barnes (Peggy Lipton): Always let your partners know when you have a hunch.

8. Southland’s Lydia Adams (Regina King): Be vocal about your likes and dislikes.

(Image via TLC)

We all make on-the-job blunders. But when that oh-no moment occurs and the cameras are rolling—that’s the real mistake. Witness more than a dozen law enforcement officers have that similar stomach-dropping experience, especially when they discover someone is watching.

1. The Dancing Cop – You know you’ve done it to … just when you think nobody’s watching.

2. Where’d the Bad Guys Go? – These thieves almost get caught, but the key word here is *almost*. UPDATE: Scratch that. We hear this footage is actually from a movie. What a relief!

3. Boo! – We guess this trick would scare the bejesus out of anyone—even a law enforcement officer.

4. Police Bust Fail – Just like they say, nothing beats a rookie’s first day.

5. Insane Parking Job – There’s not much a cop can do when in pursuit of speed racer.

6. Cop vs. Cop – This really is no laughing matter though nobody was seriously injured.

7. Gun Pro – Ah, an infamous video with those ironic last words: “I’m the only one in the room professional enough that I know of to carry this Glock.”

8. Parking Break Fail – Instead of hunting down criminals, this cop is chasing after his patrol car. Warning: This has NSFW language.

9. Cat vs. Cop – We don’t know who deserves more sympathy—the annoyed cop or the needy kitty.

10. The Jogger – If you escape from prison and tell a cop you’re just out for a run, clearly you’re a criminal mastermind.

11. Dog vs. Cop Car – We posted this one a few weeks ago and obviously cannot get enough.

12. The Nonchalant Car Thief – Never assume that someone won’t steal something just because a cop is standing nearby.

13. Bike Cop – This one borders on pathetic. Sorry!

Did we leave one out? Share your favorite links to other police bloopers in the comments section.

The face of Tactical Nuclear Penguin

Earlier this month we discovered the most tactical beer on the planet. Not long after, Tactical Nuclear Penguin made the long journey from Scotland to the U.S. coast.

Because of its ridiculous potency (it has a 32 percent alcohol by volume), the recent import is making a pretty loud splash stateside. Said to be six times stronger than good ole Budweiser, the penguin beer has been compared to other radical imports like absinthe.

Jim Watt, co-founder of Brew Dog, chatted with us via e-mail about his creation that will soon appear at Whole Foods supermarkets in California and New York.

‘Tactical Nuclear Penguin’ is a pretty random and hilarious name. Where did it come from?

This video kinda explains it. Oh, and we really like penguins.

Would you consider your approach to beer-making ‘tactical’? If so, in what way?

No, we are not very tactical. We just tend to follow our muse and see what type of trouble it lands us in. You can see exactly how we reclaimed the strongest beer title here…

What do you think would happen if a real penguin drank TNP?

It happens most weekends in Fraserburgh. Most of the nonsense in the Tactical Nuclear Penguin video was the result of a penguin drinking TNP!

We suggest trying TNP while donning a nice pair of tactical pants. What would you deem as appropriate TNP-drinking attire?

I would suggest really dressing up for the occasion. A dinner suit and black bow tie combined with an air of aristocratic nonchalance would be perfect!

Any other tactical beers in Brew Dog’s future?

Of course. Maybe one infused with raspberries! Tactical Raspberry Penguin anyone?