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In an interview setting, rapport building is used within an information-gathering approach that can be contrasted with more traditional accusatorial interview practices
Using lessons learned from near misses to prevent injuries and fatalities from felonious assaults, missed firearms, ambushes and unprovoked attacks
U.S. policymakers may want to take note of the approaches adopted by England, Wales and Australia to achieve nationally integrated and intentional police education
'I got lucky that day that he decided to toss the gun instead of lying in wait with the gun drawn on me as I stepped through the gate.'
While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
Successful recruitment in law enforcement today is possible but requires effort, experimentation and commitment to continuous improvement of approaches
An evaluation of the impact of active bystandership training
As discussions about ghost guns, their regulation and concerns for public safety migrate to the public sphere, here are five facts to help navigate the conversation
While co-responding is not a new practice, it is an essential piece of the puzzle when it comes to working with crime victims
Resist the adage, “I’ll request backup if I need it,” because by the time you need it, backup will likely arrive too late
"I could see the grip of a pistol in his waistband and saw he was reaching for it with his right hand while backing away from us."
If a prisoner is transitioned from one officer to the next, it’s always appropriate to re-search the prisoner
The ICAT training program may well be the only model of de-escalation empirically shown to have a meaningful impact
At a time when so much is expected of police leaders, taking care of yourself is likely to be very low on your priority list
Analysis of data reported to police via 911 calls reveal opportunities to reduce violent outcomes
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