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Sometimes the best decision is the hardest decision – just walk away
Know these common scenarios that can cause cops to lose situational awareness – and avoid them!
First responders need to become students of history, because it’s one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming the subject of history repeating itself
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said that putting barriers between officers and sealed records would be a “serious setback for public safety”
The man had propped up his cellphone to record the attack
Officer Carlos Yanez’s father says his son still has four bullets in his body from the same shooting that killed Officer Ella French
The 30-year-old officer is the 12th Chicago cop to be shot this year, a statistic that police Superintendent David Brown called “astounding”
Deputy Joshua Moyers, 29, was shot during a traffic stop Friday, touching off a manhunt for the shooter
The deputy was identified as Joshua Moyers, 29
Police union officials called the new policy “bizarre and reckless considering the global pandemic”
The home was already partially engulfed when Trooper Jacob Strong arrived
Deputy Luke Gross was an 18-year veteran of the sheriff’s department
Officers returned fire through their windshield after three young men started shooting, video shows
Helping other officers to avoid behaviors that put their livelihoods, emotional well-being and freedoms at risk has no downside for a department or community
Biometrics
If supervisors could see an officer’s biometric response in real-time during high-stress calls such as a traffic stop or pursuit, intervention could occur without delay
The officer had just used his TASER on a suspect before the man fired off a round
Learn how to effectively prepare officers to face their worst day
Wayne County corrections officer Devante Jones was killed just hours after finishing his shift
The officer was listed in serious but stable condition, said Chief Doug Stephens
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
Use this technique when a suspect won’t give up their arms for handcuffing
Challenge LEOs to go beyond the basics and demonstrate tourniquet competency in a variety of challenging environments and scenarios
Teach LEOs to use a tourniquet efficiently and effectively with these instructional tips from experienced field operators and Stop the Bleed instructors
Here are the basics for purchasing tourniquets for police officers and quick tips for successfully applying a tourniquet to control severe extremity bleeding
Officer William Jeffrey had served with the Houston Police Department since 1990
Officials said the deputy is in critical condition after being shot in the head
Trusted and Explainable Police Artificial Intelligence (TruePAL) technology aims to improve situational awareness for officers while driving and on the roadside
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
Partnership between Arizona State University and Tempe PD yielded a curriculum designed to help officers keep contacts with the public peaceful and productive
Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, 22, had been on the street just two months
Law enforcement agencies continue to be vulnerable to cyberattacks; here’s how your agency can fight back
Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents
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