Police Training
Police1’s Police Training and Law Enforcement Training course resources help to keep officers safer on the street by providing access to information that supports professional development and improves training.
Nominations are now open for one selected public safety agency to receive a portable simulation training package
UVA’s new hybrid National Criminal Justice Command College combines evidence, practice and intensive university-level learning in a format designed for today’s working public safety leaders
Readers saw value in consistent standards but questioned whether a federal certification could account for local differences or identify effective leaders
Four-day virtual event will cover emerging technology, restraint research, legal developments and human factors science
Prior to Jan. 1, 2026, the state used an online learning management system that did not notify officers when their certification expired
Strengthen CJIS readiness across every access point
Federal, state and local officials gathered at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness to open the Advanced Responder Training Complex, designed to help responders prepare for complex emergencies
Help officers act faster with the right information at the right time
How instructors can help officers recognize when time creates safer options — and when waiting increases risk
The real test begins after the drill ends; purposeful, varied practice helps officers retain critical skills and apply them in unpredictable, high-pressure encounters
Readers said agencies should train to their own documented weak points and drill low-frequency, high-risk skills, though several argued that a few hours a quarter is itself the problem
Realistic objectives, measurable standards and targeted coaching can help agencies determine whether officers can apply their training and identify what is driving poor performance
From the training room to the street, honest after-action reviews can turn experience into better decisions, better teams and better officers
Weapon handling, one-handed shooting, patrol rifle manipulation and decision-making are perishable skills that require consistent, realistic practice to maintain
Meeting state requirements may check a box, but it does not guarantee officers are prepared for real-world encounters — or excuse them from taking responsibility for improving their skills
This trainer’s guide offers a practical framework for building skills officers can retain, adapt and apply when real-world situations do not look like the drill
Explore how secure AI can strengthen agency readiness without compromising control
NYPD
Probationary police officer Kamir Loubarria collapsed while working out at the Stephen D. McDonald Police Academy; he was “committed to a life of service,” the department stated
The Staples Police Department had seven officers, who served alongside Guadalupe County Sheriff’s deputies to patrol the city
Police1’s Duane Wolfe analyzes how distance, cover and coordinated force options affect an officer’s ability to respond to a rapidly developing threat
When the job stops going as planned, recognizing frustration early can help patrol officers reset, refocus and ensure training — not emotion — guides their response
Researchers reveal what 24 years of after-action reports say about active shooter readiness, while a responding officer discusses how training and preparation shaped the response to The Covenant School shooting
While county supervisors voted to end licenses allowing DHS officers to train at its gun ranges, Sheriff Kelly Martinez stated she would allow CBP officers to stay, citing economic impact concerns
The Promoting Police Leadership Act would create a voluntary certification process for training programs aimed at preparing officers for commander-level roles
At a Michigan 911 center, AI-generated calls help new hires build confidence, veteran dispatchers sharpen skills and trainers focus on coaching
From giving timely feedback to recognizing different personalities and skills, one lieutenant shares how training new officers changed his approach to being an FTO
Pushing a patrol vehicle to its limits may save only seconds while leaving officers with far less room to react when something goes wrong
How officers can recognize respiratory distress, limit time spent in prone restraint and respond more effectively to a developing medical crisis
Wellness
Santa Clara County Sheriff Robert Jonsen shares why leading a successful police agency means investing as much in people as in tactics
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