Police Continuing Education News & Articles

• Fla. governor's proposal would allow retired officers to become teachers

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  Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal would allow former officers, firefighters and EMTs to fill the gaps in K-12 classrooms

• Sheriff Don Barnes on how a School Mobile Assessment and Resource Team is averting violence

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  This Southern California agency is implementing early intervention to prevent potential school safety threats from materializing into violence

• On-Demand Webinar: Heart disease: The no. 1 killer of active and retired cops

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  Heart disease is a leading cause of death for police officers.View this webinar to learn about health diagnostics and wellness initiatives that specifically address the needs of law enforcement officers.

• Seeking officers to participate in survey about working with people with a mental illness

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  Current police officers are invited to participate in an online survey to share their perceptions of working with individuals with mental illness

• How teaching styles impact the success of today's police recruits

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  Should we change styles and methods of pedagogy to focus on techniques that resonate with Generation Z candidates?

• Prepping public safety leaders to respond to national security threats and catastrophic events

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  The Naval Postgraduate School provides police, fire and EMS leaders with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking skills and obtain a free master’s degree

• Kathleen Dias on the threats facing rural officers in 2022

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  A champion of rural law enforcement, Dias is working to document violence against LEOs serving in rural and remote locations

• Dan Greene on the evolution of field training

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  How to better train trainers to meet the needs of today's police recruits

• 'What we really do out there on the streets'

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  A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing

• Understanding stress injuries and resiliency in law enforcement

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  It is important to recognize how individual officers respond to trauma

• Investigating trends in catalytic converter thefts

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  Data from a recent CARFAX for Police report highlights vehicle theft trends

• Expand your career options with these online criminal justice programs

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  Master’s students can simultaneously earn a specialized certificate to further enhance their professional opportunities

• Jason Lehman on "Why'd you stop me?"

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  How education and effective communication can improve both officer and community safety

• Andy Borello on the daily practices that improve law enforcement leadership skills

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  Building up a toolkit of leadership traits to both improve your performance on patrol and your promotional opportunities

• Jonni Redick on developing police leadership potential

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  Guidance for officers looking to promote and police chiefs looking to develop a leadership pipeline

• Sgt. Jamie Borden on use-of-force investigations and analysis

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  "We cannot claim any officer is an expert in use of force unless they are an expert in use of force"

• Gordon Graham on how all roads lead to effective communication

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  It is no surprise that most respondents to Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey indicated that communication is key to being a good supervisor

• Why cops should consider getting a graduate degree

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  Graduate degree programs can help law enforcement professionals develop the critical-thinking skills required to navigate the complex realities of modern public safety

• Policing Matters Podcast: How to become a cop

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  Learn about the things folks should (and should not) do as they prepare to join the noble profession

• 21 top jobs you can land with a criminal justice degree

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  The career outlook is particularly bright for those who earn a bachelor's or master's degree in criminal justice

• How the right training can fast track your public safety career

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  Advance your career and better serve your community by leveraging the right training and certification programs

• After the Pomp and Circumstance: There is so much MORE to learn

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  A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day

• How to sharpen your skills and further your career while at home

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  We’re all spending more time at home because of COVID-19 – here’s how to put some of that time to use for your career

• What are the best degrees for police officers?

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  Earn a higher salary and promotional opportunities with a college education

• Why you should stop listening to the critics and go earn your college degree

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  A college education plays an important role in developing the interpersonal skills and critical thinking required as a law enforcement officer

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