Doug Wyllie

Be Advised...

Doug Wyllie writes police training content on a wide range of topics and trends affecting the law enforcement community. Doug was a co-founder of the Policing Matters podcast and a longtime co-host of the program.

LATEST ARTICLES

Use of Force

Hidden hands are not harmless: Video reinforces sound officer safety tactics

One of the most dangerous positions a suspect can assume on the ground is prone with his hands tucked under his body, either at chest or waist level

July 06, 2011 06:33 AM

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Use ‘outside-of-the-box’ thinking in contraband searches

July 06, 2011 04:56 AM

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Are you prepared to respond to an aircraft accident?

What are your planned procedures for when a small airplane makes an ‘unpowered, unscheduled landing’ 100 yards from where you’re standing?

June 30, 2011 12:20 PM

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Explosives - EOD

10 police safety tips for the 4th of July

The Independence Day holiday can increase exponentially the number of intoxicated knuckleheads you’re likely to encounter on your shift

June 30, 2011 08:46 AM

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Derailing a subject’s pre-rehearsed lie

June 28, 2011 11:29 AM

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Keep an eye on ‘household items’

June 28, 2011 11:21 AM

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Red-light camera debate: Implications for law enforcement

There are actually two, somewhat conflicting, implications for police officers whose cities and towns follow the ‘trend’ toward eliminating red-light cameras

June 24, 2011 07:39 AM

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