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Decisions to use force, especially deadly force, are unquestionably the most critical an officer will ever make
If you think so, you are out of your mind
New research finds a significant relationship between muzzle position and the likelihood of making a shooting-decision error
Typical police procedures combined with characteristics of autism can cause misunderstandings that result in a negative interaction
In court, whether BWC video captures a complete or just a partial recording of a force event has “a profound impact” on an accused officer’s fate
Officers around the country are experiencing the pain their decision to be a cop is now causing their loved ones
When asked about their thoughts on leaving law enforcement, only a third said they will 'remain on the job as long as possible'
What do you see for the future of the profession and your police career?
There are systemic problems in policing that we fail to address at our peril
You are never off duty as a police officer when it comes to how you represent yourself, your agency and your responsibilities
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
Survey aims to find out how you and your agencies are handling the new pandemic-driven restrictions that have surfaced in many states
Research findings may help trainers more rapidly educate recruits to make better use-of-force decisions
COVID-19 has led to the police finding themselves in the unenviable position of enforcing edicts that restrict basic behaviors and unalienable rights
Cops ask people if they’re armed all the time, why wouldn't they ask if someone has been exposed to the coronavirus?
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