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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
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A five-year NLEFIA review of officer-involved shootings suggests red dot sights improve accuracy, but reveals gaps in agency training and questions about officer preparedness
Leaving your tactical team doesn’t end your warrior spirit — it reshapes it into service that builds a new tribe beside the old
Cash payouts may look like a retention solution, but they drain budgets, hurt morale and attract the wrong people
Despite lawsuits and viral claims, evidence points to training and handling — not design flaws — as the real factors behind P320 safety concerns
Move beyond check-the-box training with proven learning science strategies that build lasting decision-making skills under stress
From self-reporting to mental health support, initiatives collapse without trust. Leaders must build cultures where officers feel safe to be honest and seek help