Education

Ore. bill would require LEOs to have at least two years of higher education

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Many agencies have dropped degree requirements in recent years because of recruitment difficulties

New Ga. officers could get help paying student loans with gov.'s proposed bill

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The plan is aimed at helping law enforcement agencies recruit and retain police amid a shortage of officers

Cardiac arrest is a law enforcement problem

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Stryker

With the right tools and mindset, police can help save victims before EMS arrives

Non-profit offers scholarships to assist families of fallen or disabled first responders

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The Folds of Honor scholarships are awarded yearly to the spouse and/or dependents of a responder who has fallen or been catastrophically wounded

The largest annual event addressing the opioid and addiction crisis returns to Atlanta this spring

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Rx and Illicit Drug Summit happens April 10-13 with sessions on public safety, illicit drugs and overdose prevention

On-Demand Webinar: Officer safety during high-risk LE operations

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Watch this online learning event to gain an improved skill set that enhances both field performance and survival skills

1 simple question to increase audience participation

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Tackle the difficult challenge of encouraging participation in training programs by asking this simple question and waiting for a response

On-Demand Webinar: Responding to fentanyl and drug trends in your community

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What you need to know to stay safe when a drug epidemic hits your community.

Can’t make it to the IACP conference?

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Don’t worry, it is still possible to connect with and learn from other law enforcement leaders

Fla. governor's proposal would allow retired officers to become teachers

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Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal would allow former officers, firefighters and EMTs to fill the gaps in K-12 classrooms

Idaho PD lowers educational requirements to become a police officer

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The Boise Police Department previously required candidates to have an associate degree; future officers will only need a high school diploma or GED

‘Opioid Matrix’ podcast dives deep into opioid crisis

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Retired DEA agent and expert guests explore drug production, trafficking, and the role of law enforcement and harm reduction to combat the flow of fentanyl into our communities

CHP awarded more than $12 million in grants to fight impaired driving

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Funds spread over 45 communities for law enforcement toxicology crime labs, and education and enforcement programs

On-demand webinar: Beyond shoot-don’t shoot: The role of VR in police training and community policing

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Find out how virtual reality training delivers de-escalation and high-stress simulation training that not only can better train your officers but can also be used to inform your community

Excited delirium: The Long Beach integrated medical response

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After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis