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Fight complacency caused by the “routine” by establishing a “tactical routine” oriented toward personal survival
Treating our ‘customers’ with dignity and respect is a laudable, achievable goal — but the traditional concepts of customer service just don’t apply to cops
Use these tips if you suspect a semi-tractor and trailer is being used to move drugs and other contraband
The role of human factors and simulation training
Police say the driver was “watching a movie” when his Tesla crashed into a cop car
Cellphone video shows the stolen cruiser ramming into another cop car
Following the leak of a draft executive order on police reform, White House advisors are promising more LE collaboration. Let’s hope they talk to rural cops
Brian Mulkeen’s father accused officers of recklessly shooting as his son grappled with an armed suspect
As de-escalation continues its momentum in public discourse and LE curricula, all must remember that the concepts of cover and time apply differently when guns are in the mix
The officer is in stable condition but has a long road to recovery, police said
The conversation comes after police fatally shot an armed man in Minneapolis last week
I became inspired to teach the concept of de-escalation thanks partially to the bad example of a “pompous cop” and the good advice of an ancient general
Ottawa’s mayor has called in more police to handle increasingly rowdy demonstrations against vaccine mandates
The police shooting of Amir Locke also drew hundreds of protesters to the streets of Minneapolis
Luckily, Officer Robert Manley is expected to make a full recovery
Authorities say it may take weeks to understand how Officer Donald Sahota was mistakenly shot by a responding deputy
The officer was visiting family when he was shot by ski-mask wearing suspects, police said
The call was recorded by YouTuber Jason Cid after he placed a 911 call reporting “weird, suspicious activities” to lure police to respond
Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment
A Texas man is charged with vehicular homicide by recklessness in the death of Sgt. Chris Jenkins
Manuel Soto, 22, became the sixth NYPD officer shot this year, just days after the fatal ambush of Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora
Deputy Abigail Bieber, 30, was shot to death over the weekend while vacationing with her boyfriend and other deputies
Officer Breanna Toney was rescued from her patrol car after a pickup truck crashed into her
The Illinois State Police is urging drivers to slow down and move over
The officer was heading to work when he was approached by two armed suspects
Officer Colin Ledbetter is now off a ventilator, but has a long road to recovery
The officers were identified as campus police officer John Painter and campus safety officer J.J. Jefferson
Police officers can complete a survey to share their thoughts about what makes for a more or less dangerous street design
Capt. Ersie Joyner is physically whole, but some wounds take longer to heal
In some situations, we have time to make a formal plan
Det. Dominick Libretti is credited with valiantly protecting his colleagues
Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program
One state official described the shooting as “an execution”
