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If you want to be the kind of officer that others respect and want to emulate, this is what it takes to get there
Police officers can develop tunnel vision on domestic violence calls that can lead to serious injury or death for both the victim and the officer
It’s not impossible to lose weight or live healthier, but it is a conscious decision that you have to make
When the only contact we have with a large segment of our society is when we are “hookin’ and bookin,’” it is no surprise the public doesn’t trust us
Academic research and real-world incident reviews provide a foundation for evidence-based practices and training
What gets measured gets managed; use these strategies to assess the effectiveness of police training programs
This Old West gunfight pitched a 19-year-old deputy sheriff against many gun-toting cowboys who exchanged 1000 rounds over 33 hours
To ensure you have a safe and effective law enforcement career, the only person you can rely on is yourself
On June 9, 2016, York County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Lutz was shot in the face at point-blank range while serving a warrant; this is his story
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
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
