Evergreen
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life
While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
What happens if a law enforcement aircraft is in trouble?
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
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
There is no reason law enforcement officers have to remain on the sidelines of democracy
Your first mission is to ensure you are always aware of your surroundings – even when you are at your own house
Honest and early communication is almost always the best way to communicate with employees
“I’m not driving, I’m traveling”
Could language be the root cause of the public’s misconception about the use of force in law enforcement?
Allowing complacency to set in during this common procedure puts you and your partner’s life at risk
It is imperative to hold training sessions that reflect actual working conditions for police officers
You have to listen, not just hear people, when they tell their story
A shootout that killed multiple FBI agents underscores the need for cops to use bullets that will neutralize an adversary as quickly as possible
These are intended to help you while you wait for an interpreter to arrive
As one reader put it, the only thing out there is “cops, cabs and criminals”
The human body is wired to experience stress; how your brain deals with it is what’s important
Mutual eye contact generally leads to obtaining the truth in a non-confrontational and expeditious manner
A thorough investigation will set a positive tone for the probation or parole case
Bike patrol units offer a high-visibility, proactive community policing presence that is budget-friendly for any size department
Knowing what constitutes “interrogation” will help officers determine when they must provide a Miranda warning
Many PD policies are influenced by academic studies, which is why you need to know how to understand the research
Proper use of cover is a critical skill when you come under fire. Train to move, train to take cover and train to win
A police officer’s spouse will adopt rather unique traits and skill sets
Sometimes you need a searching technique that doubles as a shooting technique
Police agencies need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants
Police agencies will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
An analysis of recent ambush wins shows the reasons for victories jump off the pages because they are virtually all alike
Symptoms of post-traumatic stress manifest differently in men and women
Interagency planning, training and exercises are critical components of response actions
