We’re excited to debut Police Training Week, scheduled for September 15–19. This special series delivers fresh insights, practical drills and leadership strategies to help agencies train smarter, more often and with greater realism — all while staying within budget and time constraints. Thanks to our sponsor, T4E - Training for Engagement.
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POLICE TRAINING WEEK
Veteran firearms instructor Todd Fletcher explains why minimum-standard training is dangerous and how agencies can build realistic, effective police training programs
Creative scheduling, partnerships, technology and grants can help agencies train more officers more effectively — even when budgets are tight
Force-on-force training exposes the limits of static drills and builds the confidence and competence officers need to prevail in real encounters
From room clearing to stress inoculation, these quick, affordable drills help officers build critical skills even when training time is short
Stress inoculation, memory science and scenario realism can reshape how officers perform when it matters most
The T4E TC 68 rifle mirrors patrol rifle handling, offers flexible power and ammo options, and keeps scenario training safer and more affordable
Turn fragmented systems into seamless collaboration during critical incidents
The 10th Circuit upheld a drug and gun conviction, ruling officers lawfully impounded a vehicle and conducted an inventory search
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, attendees used live exercises — from QR code polls to a shared Google Doc — to surface challenges and capture solutions for school safety
Launched in 2012, the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Medical Unit has grown from four to 14 cross-trained deputies
The conference will examine pressing issues confronting public-safety and justice organizations, from cybersecurity and artificial intelligence to evolving response strategies and digital transformation
The Broken Arrow Police Department said the recruit, who has not yet been identified, died at the hospital
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
A new study challenges the assumption that making police body-worn cameras more visible reduces use of force
Understanding your capabilities, tactics and limitations will prevent you from being the next officer dragged by fleeing suspect
Agencies prize training, yet many officers view college degrees as unnecessary. Breaking that mindset is key to advancing professionalism and reshaping police culture
The medical examiner states Jon-Marques Psalms suffered multi-organ failure along with internal bleeding; he was 14 weeks into a 34-week police academy program
As the Weld County Sheriff’s deputies were no longer on the firing line and securing their gear, one deputy discharged their firearm, injuring themselves and another deputy
Defense attorneys have no obligation to present the truth and I continuously see officers shocked when they learn this in court
Master the critical skills, tactical strategies and interagency coordination needed to respond effectively to active shooter incidents
Turn challenges into opportunities: Leadership strategies for modern public safety
How law enforcement can assist before the arrival of EMS
From force-on-force drills to brain science, Police Training Week delivers strategies that help agencies reduce risk, improve performance and save lives
The one fundamental component critical for effective police investigations is thoroughness
In U.S. v. Glover, the D.C. Circuit ruled ambiguous references to “warrants” may have led to involuntary consent for a home search
In United States v. Moses, the 3rd Circuit ruled a police officer did not violate the Fourth Amendment by walking onto a driveway
Using learning style assessments in problem-based police academy training helps instructors build recruits’ decision-making, problem-solving and communication skills
The case demonstrates that civil disputes highlight the critical role of evidence collection, accurate reporting and professional conduct by police
A $2.5 million grant funded the launch of the Philadelphia PD’s partnership with UPenn, which will provide 45 officers a Master of Applied Criminology and Police Leadership degree
Have you tried to talk things down before turning to force? This checklist may help
Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic
A veteran officer shares how the SRO role changed his career direction, inspired further education and redefined his approach to community policing
NFL great Tamba Hali and Jiu-Jitsu black belt David Smarr demonstrate a simple, effective tactic for responding when a subject grabs an officer’s outer vest
Virtual reality, AI and robotics bring immersive practice to officer training, delivering realism and adaptability beyond classroom lectures
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, a new checklist and real-world lessons gave schools and police practical tools to respond to threats
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