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P1 First Person: Shouting 'Allahu Akbar' Christmas Eve?
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I was ready to push my kids to the floor, jump over the pew, and run toward the threat with the intention of taking it out – or die trying
Why officers should be prepared, but not paranoid
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They say in a crisis situation you will subconsciously revert back to the way that you have trained
Terror in America: Why we need to change our training for active threats
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Officers must be trained to move quickly to contact, with much greater emphasis on cover and concealment than in the past
When disaster strikes, the National Disaster Medical System responds
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The nation's medical tactical response team answers the call when mass medical care is needed
Why departments need to develop mental health programs for cops
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Stress for police officers consists of an exposure to horrific events witnessed and intervened upon while in the performance of their duties
Child sex abuse investigations: Why doctors on your team is a must
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Take the time to develop a relationship with the doctors at the hospitals in your jurisdiction — it will pay off when you close more cases successfully
Public safety apps: Providing usable modern technology for first responders
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A reliable communication network can provide responders with more info on demand
A one-stop shop for crime data: The FBI's N-DEx system, explained
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Developed after 9/11, the N-DEx System is the FBI’s next step leading the way to more widespread information sharing
How defensive positions keep officers safer
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Use your environment for cover while you react to an attack to protect yourself and avoid unnecessary use of force
Think like a boxer: 4 key elements of success in policing
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After a decade as a law enforcement professional and an active amateur boxer, I have come to recognize key similarities between the two
Do you really want to become a cop?
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This job takes all kinds of people, but it really takes a special kind of person to be able to stick it out
What a use of force incident in a classroom can teach cops about 'warrior' vs. 'guardian' mindset
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The guardian officer begins with the end in mind and then considers the least-aggressive strategy
Getting Left of Bang: The next level of tactical awareness
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When you are left of bang you are able to identify some of the pre-event indicators that exist before a crime is committed and have done so with enough time to be proactive
Betrayal: How I reconcile the Joe Gliniewicz I knew with the one I didn't
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People felt they knew Joe well, but of course they didn’t know the Joe that we are hearing about now
How to get ahead of a police news story before it gets sensationalized
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There is a divide between police agencies and their communities today and this divide needs to be bridged
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