Evergreen
Working out not only relieves stress, but also helps reduce chronic body pain and the possibility of being injured on duty
So that you can beat all the odds that are against you, maintaining adequate LEO physical fitness should be your own personal condition of employment
The public expects police to be professionals — police agencies should expect no less from the psychologists who evaluate their personnel
Before you go “Code 3” and activate your emergency lights and toggle that siren on, here are six things to consider
Are you as mindful of the nonverbal communication you project on the job as you are about the body language of the people with whom you interact on the streets?
Whether you’re a motor cop or you ride for fun off-duty, you need to stay extra vigilant on two wheels
You joined this profession for a reason, knowing that sometimes it can get rough — you are tough enough to rise above it all and go out and do your sworn duty
Be at peak physical and mental readiness by staying well hydrated
Taking care of your magazines is a cheap life insurance policy - take a few minutes to check yours out today
Regardless of how long you’ve been doing traffic stops, no two are the same
Defense attorneys have no obligation to present the truth and I continuously see officers shocked when they learn this firsthand in court
Think of your voice and ability to project critical information as a vital piece of safety equipment
Police officers are highly visible public figures who are vulnerable to attack any time they are out in public, regardless of what they are doing.
You’re almost done with your probationary period and you aced the academy — in short, you think you know a lot
If you’re on the hunt for creative way to toss away that great career in law enforcement, I’ve got the answer for you: Be irresponsible and reckless in your use of social media
Among the key outcomes of effective leadership is the empowerment we provide to others, coupled with the motivation that comes from a sense of shared vision
We must change our “less is more” mentality on UOF reports to a “more is more” mindset for the next generation of police officers
When disaster hits your community, you’re one of the people they’ll depend on – but what about your family?
There are good reasons why women and men should be trained differently in firearms
There are many reasons to start a police Explorer program, not the least of which is to provide the department a pool of prospective officers.
Conditioning our students to reflexively announce that their gun has run dry in the middle of a gunfight might be a dangerous habit to be avoided, at least in certain situations
In the past 12 months alone, we’ve reported on countless cases of police officers demonstrating superior ethics in both thought and deed — both on duty and off
Too little force may result in the injury or death of an officer, and too much force may take you off the street and even behind bars
The most common excuse people have for slacking on their workout is that they don’t have the time. Do you have ten minutes? — criminals do
Creating a culture of change is about developing a shared sensed of destiny — and enrolling others in those efforts — so they see their interests as being aligned with the organization
The brave don’t lack fear. They just don’t succumb to it. But can it be learned or is it innate?
Missouri State Trooper Cody Dunfee still doesn’t know why his instincts were to lunge at the suspect’s car as it took off
