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High performance is no accident — it is the result of focused effort, attention, practice, and commitment
Officers who don’t wear body armor regularly are three to four times more likely to suffer a fatal injury from a torso shot than officers who routinely wear body armor
Virtual training is offering options that were out of reach of most PD’s budgets; now FTOs can train their new recruits in a realistic but safe environment
Halloween is both an opportunity for positive community engagement and a snake pit for police officers