We’re excited to debut Police Training Week, scheduled for September 15–19. This special series delivers fresh insights, practical drills and leadership strategies to help agencies train smarter, more often and with greater realism — all while staying within budget and time constraints. Thanks to our sponsor, T4E - Training for Engagement.
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POLICE TRAINING WEEK
Veteran firearms instructor Todd Fletcher explains why minimum-standard training is dangerous and how agencies can build realistic, effective police training programs
Creative scheduling, partnerships, technology and grants can help agencies train more officers more effectively — even when budgets are tight
Force-on-force training exposes the limits of static drills and builds the confidence and competence officers need to prevail in real encounters
From room clearing to stress inoculation, these quick, affordable drills help officers build critical skills even when training time is short
Stress inoculation, memory science and scenario realism can reshape how officers perform when it matters most
The T4E TC 68 rifle mirrors patrol rifle handling, offers flexible power and ammo options, and keeps scenario training safer and more affordable
From the ER to the street, a Muskogee doctor found a new way to save lives — one patrol shift at a time
Tips and rules for tailoring your approach whether handling witnesses or suspects
How accountability, mentorship, and technology build better officers
Drawing on baseball’s 17-inch rule, Chief Sam DiGiovanna delivers a powerful message about consistency and standards in public safety organizations
Move beyond check-the-box training with proven learning science strategies that build lasting decision-making skills under stress
The autopsy states Enrique Delgado-García died of complications from “intracranial hemorrhages due to blunt impact injuries of the head in the setting of physical training exercises”
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"[Recruit Officer Jon-Marques Psalms’s] dedication to the city will never be forgotten by his fellow recruit officers, our police department and a grateful city,” Mayor Daniel Lurie said
Considering the proliferation of law enforcement take-home vehicle programs, it’s no surprise there has been a correlating increase in burglaries to those vehicles
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
Actionable strategies for trainers and FTOs to boost resilience and confidence in today’s young officers
To date, 56,180 graduates from U.S. law enforcement agencies have completed the police leadership program, along with 4,340 international graduates from 176 countries
A veteran officer shares how personal experience shaped her approach to victims — and why empathy must be treated as a tactical skill
The 42-year-old was participating in the Florida Law Enforcement Academy program when he suffered a fatal medical emergency
Explore how SWAT teams are adapting core tactics, team roles and training methods to meet today’s operational, legal and technological demands
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
A lieutenant shares how a Gen Z approach to work-life balance helped him succeed in grad school
Mentoring can be one of the most valuable professional relationships we experience
Your goal is to be the calm in the eye of every stormy situation
Taking prompt action supports officer wellness, preserves investigative integrity and sets the stage for long-term recovery
To avoid being ticketed, the difficult driver will engage in a disjointed combination of negotiations, rebuttals, compliments and insults
Before you even turn on the lights, there are a lot of tasks you need to complete
The officers were injured by what turned out to be breaching rounds fired by an officer acting as a gunman in the training scenario, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
Training officers to act lawfully isn’t enough — research shows fair treatment drives public trust and reduces crime
As law enforcement continues to combat the fentanyl crisis, advancements in drug detection technology promise new safety standards for officers in the field
How electronic fingerprints deepen license-plate data to speed suspect and witness identification
Here are five actionable strategies to use data for officer development, risk reduction and enhanced transparency in your law enforcement agency
Greg Meyer, retired LAPD captain and expert witness, explains how media myths distort public perception and what officers and police leaders can do to correct the record
Teaching recruits to build relationships — not just write tickets — can transform how communities see their officers
Learn how optimized training methods can drive higher levels of decision-making and performance
Discover why the NextGen Field Training model is gaining national momentum and what it means for your agency’s future
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