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The argument that you should perform X number of practice draws with a new holster only goes halfway to real proficiency — you need to incorporate real-world scenarios and positions into that training
Jim and Doug discuss four things they identify as the biggest trends of the year
Jim and Doug discuss the need for officers to be vigilant about speech and behaviors that can be warning signs, as well as the various services available to people in crisis
It is important to understand that anyone who pins on the badge, straps on a gun, and enforces the law with statutory authority is a law enforcement officer
The armored vehicle used to approach the suspected terrorist was vital in his capture and the officers’ safety
The diversity of your program and the frequency in which officers have the ability to be challenged is what will make the difference, not some dated dogma created to test proficiency in a static controlled aptitude test
Embracing the Suck puts you in control of your thoughts, your responses and your life
Metro Transit Officers Jason Malland and Adam Marvin found “an open bottle of liquor” on 21-year-old Wesley Rogers, but their pat-down failed to reveal the revolver secreted in the waistband of Rogers’ pants
Surveillance video shows the man pull a revolver from his pants and struggle with it before the officers notice
The man reportedly choked a man with a metal bar, and tried forcing a man from his truck before being subdued
Responding to a burglary-in-process, an officer fired at a vicious dog, accidentally also shooting his partner
The truck driver slammed into the back of the cruiser, despite cones, squad lights, and an officer waving him away
We connected with four of the top industry experts in the area of police simulators, and got their thoughts on the challenges, solutions, and future prospects for this continually-developing technology
Utilizing simulation in a blended fashion with real driving is key to improving offer safety behind the wheel
In order to maximize efficiency and deliver the highest quality training to our personnel, I believe simulator programs should include several, equally-important components
While every generation can become disenchanted with the next, we have a tremendous responsibility to give back to our profession
If you have a proper search attitude, the only time a suspect will ever surprise you is when they are not there
The suspect was caught nearing the Mexico border after 5 days of searching for him
The suspect was shot once in the hip and is charged with attempted assault on an officer among other things
Police maintain that the party was loud and students refused to leave, late into the night
Officer William “Jerry” McCarthy was pursuing a woman driving with an expired license when she slammed his squad
The suspect was killed in the intense altercation, both officers were treated for non-life threatening injuries
The man was taken into custody under the Baker Act, designated to keep an at-risk person under 72 hours watch
Several officers were injured and as many as 18 were arrested during the May Day march
The driver ran a red light, missing two of the mounted officers in the middle of the intersection
Can you spot the six basic telltale emotions of fear, anger, sadness, happiness, disgust, and/or contempt?
Jim Van Alstine of the Pickens County (Ga.) SO has become a committed advocate of incorporating hand-to-hand combat drills into your firearms training
One officer was killed and and other was critically injured and lost his leg in the collision
She was arrested after several citizens found her swerving all over the road then pulling into her school’s lot
Police can choose the higher caliber .40 or .45 to combat the high caliber weapons on the streets
Officer Brian Johnson apparently shot himself while driving in his marked cruiser
