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Leaders have a duty to prepare their officers and protect their families — because when tragedy strikes, there may be no second chance
This conversation explores career lessons, the importance of integrity and how the next generation can prepare for the challenges ahead
After a traumatic injury, K-9 Kona’s airborne rescue led to a statewide medevac program ensuring New Jersey police — two legs or four — are protected when seconds count
Though common and relatively simple to learn and use, tactical performance imagery can become most effective when certain approaches are utilized
“It’s truly a blessing that he wasn’t driving faster, as the tree could have landed directly on the cab,” the Clayton County Police Department said in a Facebook post
We know that the vast majority of us do our jobs faithfully and professionally, but we have a small minority of officers who are just a**holes
The man eventually fled from Corsicana Police officers; he was pursued and then arrested on several charges, including aggravated assault
Do your perceived skills and abilities match reality?
“These anti-police activists...are trying to stop police officers from doing our job by targeting us for harassment or worse,” PBA President Patrick Hendry said
The award winners will be recognized during Police Weekend, showcasing efforts from traffic safety to comprehensive wellness initiatives
With the rise in both internal and external threats, the traditional methods of weapon storage and management are becoming obsolete
Video footage from the scene shows the deputy in pain as the suspect fled; Lee County Sheriff’s deputies located the suspect at a nearby store, where she resisted arrest
The family of Dallas Police Senior Corporal Karissa David is using a GoFundMe to raise money for medical care, modifications to her home and transportation to therapies
“We’re coming for you...don’t think we’re going to lay down and allow this to happen in our city,” Deputy Police Commissioner Francis Healy said
The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Sovereign citizens fancy themselves outside of the laws of the land and don’t recognize the legitimacy of the U.S. government
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
Exposure to the cold can kill us as fast as any bad guy
When officers had no designated impact tool, necessity inspired officers to use firearms, radios, or flashlights to avoid the use of deadly force
Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
How to master the art of speedy handcuff application and removal
Smith discusses the TASER 10, VR-based training and the impact of AI on policing, highlighting how these advancements enhance officer safety, efficiency and effectiveness
From the fireman’s rule to the doctrine of governmental immunity, public safety professionals face long-standing legal doctrines that prevent them from suing for injuries sustained in the line of duty
The leak and initial lawsuits occurred in 2022 when undercover officers’ personal information was mistakenly released along with other data in a public records request
This special episode of the Policing Matters podcast explores the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Cpl. Tye Simcox was parked in his patrol vehicle when a driver fired multiple shots at him; the driver then pulled over, got out and continued firing at the officer
Officer Zane Coolidge and another officer were struck by gunfire while responding to a report of an attempted vehicle break-in
Under the newly enacted Valentine’s Law, fleeing a traffic stop and creating a risk of injury is now classified as a felony, carrying a sentence of at least one year in prison
“This wasn’t just an attack on [the wounded officers]. This was an attack on the entire Milwaukee Police Department,” Mayor Cavalier Johnson said
SROs can start by being prepared, proactive, resourceful and decisive
Two SROs at Apalachee High School encountered the shooter within minutes; The 14-year-old suspect, a student at the school, immediately surrendered
Equip yourself with cutting-edge tactics, psychological insight and decisive strategies to effectively neutralize threats and protect lives during an active shooter response
10 codes have been replaced bit by bit for 10 years, but reform is slow. So why are departments are holding on?
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