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The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
We must energize and educate the public on how they can prevent these shootings by watching for certain common behaviors these killers exhibit
Most real-life police interviews contain many undesirable practices – here’s how to improve them
When does a widely held belief hurt the profession more than it promotes healthy wellbeing?
Gang investigators need to think globally, but act locally when handling gang cases with subsets
When a fellow officer is killed in the line of duty, your friends and family may struggle to understand your grief; here’s why
Standard police interrogation tactics do not work with sex offenders
Criminals who prey on society work 24/7, so maintaining situational awareness is always important for police officers
If cadets can’t execute in a controlled environment, what are the chances they will execute in the unpredictable environments on the street?
No one device provides an adequate amount of protection, which is why using all three categories of hearing protection devices together is key
When responding to a call regarding domestic violence, police officers should ask if there are any pets in the home and make note of any animals with signs of injury
To minimize the risk of aggravating an existing injury, follow these steps before jumping back into shooting like a professional
Instructors can create a safe, engaging and effectual scenario-based force-on-force training environment by following some basic safety protocols
Intelligence gathering helps officers identify specific crime trends, criminal organizations and suspects who pose a significant community or officer safety threat
Most cops will tell you they’ve seen it all. But what about the paranormal?
Adrenaline-fueled, high-drama television cop shows offer a distorted picture of reality
Everyone likes to practice the things we are good at, but when it comes to firearms training, we need to work to improve our weaknesses
There are many reasons a police officer may decide to move between agencies, but what should you consider before changing departments?
Depression is a well-studied condition that has tested and effective therapeutic modalities
Every cop has that one arrest...
Here’s a breakdown of what an integrity interview is and what type of questions you can expect
Proactive police officers can prevent burglars from wreaking havoc in a community
Funded by a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant, the new Harris County Senior Justice Assessment Center brings together a multi-disciplinary team
Police departments should integrate digital tools like video clips, digital marketing and social media to build their brand
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Society cannot expect police officers to handle mental health calls with the same expertise as mental health care professionals
Such training can mimic the stressors officers face when they have to enter a structure in a possibly lethal environment
I was a wannabe police officer when I helped the cops get the bad guys
Here’s what Garland Officer Greg Stevens learned during his fight for survival in the ‘Draw the Prophet’ terrorist attack
This gem has been floating around the internet for a while, and while its original author is unknown, the truths are just too accurate not to share
From SWAT to narcotics, becoming an expert is a lot of hard work. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would be an expert