Officer Safety

IACP Quick Take: How cops can build resiliency before mass casualty incidents

The mental toll taken on a police department after a mass casualty incident can be catastrophic, which is why its important to prepare prior to an incident

October 28, 2015 01:39 PM

Cole Zercoe

Motorola breaks into body camera, evidence management business

The Si500 and Si300 combine a camera with a remote radio speaker microphone in a design meant to lessen the amount of gear cops wear on patrol

October 26, 2015 09:44 PM

Cole Zercoe

VIEVU tackles problem of body camera video redaction with new software

Police now have the ability to choose what to redact from video in compliance with their state laws and agency policy – and do it instantly

October 26, 2015 04:20 PM

Cole Zercoe

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Trapster — A source in search of a crowd

November 22, 2009 11:36 AM

Doug Wyllie

Video Surveillance

Mixing good ‘ole police work and new technology

November 22, 2009 11:22 AM

John Rivera

Corrections

Ensure control of your subject during prisoner removal

November 20, 2009 02:47 AM

Command Staff - Chiefs / Sheriffs

IACP Digest: The VALOR Project is fighting to reduce violence against police officers

In a recent survey by the VALOR Project of officers, about one fifth of officers reported being threatened off duty

November 19, 2009 12:42 PM

Doug Wyllie

Mass Casualty Incidents

The three cons principle of “Commander’s Intent”

November 19, 2009 11:14 AM

Bill Campbell

Watch out for this gun-shaped toy remote

November 19, 2009 04:50 AM

Patrol Issues

Emergency docs on excited delirium: “Yes, it’s for real!”

November 19, 2009 04:03 AM

Force Science

Legal

Are a cop’s personal cell phone records fair game in court?

November 17, 2009 01:09 PM

Charles Remsberg

A reminder to patrol your social networking pages

November 16, 2009 06:54 AM

Doug Wyllie

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

N.Y. officer run over by vehicle intentionally

November 16, 2009 04:15 AM

Police Heroes

Fla. firefighter honored for saving officer’s life

November 13, 2009 11:43 AM

Fitness & Health

In wake of Ohio officer’s death, cops lobby for H1N1 vaccine priority

November 13, 2009 09:07 AM

Patrol Issues

Under fire in snow and cold: Could you help a downed officer survive?

November 13, 2009 07:45 AM

Charles Remsberg

Defensive tactics training for police officers

When grannies attack: Seven lessons from a memorable call

November 13, 2009 06:14 AM

Duane Wolfe

Officer-Involved Shootings

Cover and concealment for the street cop

November 12, 2009 11:07 AM

Pat McCarthy

Patrol Issues

Seattle officer’s killer launched a ‘one man war’ against police

November 12, 2009 10:34 AM

Patrol Issues

What prevents young cops from training to win?

November 12, 2009 04:52 AM

Jim Glennon

Bizarre Beat

Ga. pilot tried to strike officers with plane

November 12, 2009 03:09 AM

Drug Interdiction / Narcotics

Planning for the unexpected while on patrol

November 11, 2009 06:23 AM

Doug Wyllie

Officer-Involved Shootings

At Fort Hood, a classic battle of good versus evil

November 09, 2009 07:17 AM

Lt. Dan Marcou

Officer-Involved Shootings

Retention shooting: What is it?

November 06, 2009 10:11 AM

Mike Rayburn

Patrol Issues

Note threatening Seattle officers’ lives left at scene of patrol car arson

November 05, 2009 06:48 AM

Edged Weapons

Knife defense training: Encountering a rear attack

November 05, 2009 05:37 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

Fla. sheriff adds realism to range training

November 05, 2009 03:58 AM

Officer-Involved Shootings

What new gaze pattern findings mean for your training

November 04, 2009 09:46 AM

Force Science

Officer-Involved Shootings

The role of vision in officer-involved shootings

November 04, 2009 05:49 AM

Ron Avery

Medical Supplies

Fla. cops have a new weapon to fight germs

November 04, 2009 03:19 AM

Drill that helps you keep your eyes on the suspect

November 03, 2009 11:45 AM

Lt. Dan Marcou

Officer Safety

Fla. woman accused of dragging bike cop with her car

November 03, 2009 03:19 AM

Less Lethal

Analysis of new TASER recommendations: “Aim small to miss small”

November 02, 2009 06:03 AM

Lt. Dan Marcou

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