Officer Safety
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Despite the danger from ambushers, terrorists, and active shooters, the line holds. Despite the very few who take the wrong path, the line holds
Although the end of 2015 is still a couple of weeks away, more than 100 officers have lost their lives in the line-of-duty this year — that is insanity
Three executives from private-sector police enterprises weighed in on the challenges facing law enforcement today
Police and eyewitness accounts differ on what exactly the corrections officer did as drug store employee strangled shoplifter to death
Francisco Ortega-Montalvo, suspected to be an illegal immigrant, stands accused of attempted capital murder
An examination of the psychological and physiological reasons for deceit signals
Cop who had intentionally shot himself sparked a massive manhunt
Reclaim the element of surprise — attack the ambush!
A hateful video praises the killer of a Detroit officer and calls for the murder of more cops
Do warriors experience fear? You bet they do, but a warrior is trained to overcome that fear and forge ahead
Preventing juvenile mass murder in American schools is the job of police officers, school teachers, and concerned parents
Nine members of the milita were going to be released from jail pending trial
After more than 40 years of crime fighting, the only person to have led both NYPD and LAPD announced his retirement from law enforcement in October 2009
We must recognize, and train for, the dispatcher’s critical role in officer survival and beyond
Here’s what a handful of Police1 columnists, contributors, and contacts had to say about the recently ‘wrapped’ International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) conference
DOT says that 40 percent of all vehicle collisions occur in intersections — here are 12 tips, thoughts, and techniques to consider as you drive through the crossroads
Afternoon sessions included an examination of off duty safety for officers and their families and a comparison of the Columbine and Virginia Tech incidents
Reporting from your squad can help you avoid dangerous situations on duty
Domestic militias know the customs of America and can blend in far better than any foreign terrorist
Michael McConnachie was planning an attack similar to the assassination of four Lakewood officers
Use of force training has come a long way over the past couple of decades but most programs fail to adequately emphasize proper post-incident, response-to-resistance documentation
Improper training can create an inflated sense of confidence — in effect, one’s confidence exceeding one’s competence
There are important differences in how human beings process information and how a camera does
HPD Officer Rick Salter told a local newspaper, “The shooter didn’t kill me, but he still took my life” — sadly, he is one of many cops in a similar circumstance
Should officers be trained in the application of (and defense against) neck restraints?
You can’t do the cool stuff until you have mastered the basics
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