Think officer safety while sitting in your police car
We are vulnerable to attack in our patrol vehicles. And we spend a lot of time there. So, what can we do to help ensure our safety while we’re in the car. In this video, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham shares some key officer safety tips.
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