For Cops, By Cops News & Articles

• 5 key data security best practices for law enforcement agencies

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  When processing applicant background investigations, law enforcement agencies may need to adhere to CJIS standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with privacy, security and recordkeeping legal requirements

• Tips on how police officers can protect their privacy online

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  While you can't become completely invisible online, you should strive to become a challenging target; here's why taking these steps is a worthwhile investment

• How this new gel/antidote combo provides a better less-lethal tool

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  Reflex Protect Presidia Gel doesn’t spread once sprayed, and its effects can be easily reversed once compliance is achieved for quicker relief to the suspect and a quicker return to duty for the officer

• 3 reasons officers need more less-lethal options

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  Interactions with suspects can go from calm to violent within seconds, and officers need multiple tools to respond to varying levels of non-compliance

• Q&A: How this less-lethal gel and antidote combo gives cops a safer, more effective tool

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  A detective and a doctor explain why Presidia Gel and Reflex Remove close the gap when it comes to self-defense and why they both carry it on the job

• How technology can save LE agencies time and money when testing applicants for hire

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  Don't compromise on standards in difficult recruiting times; here's how one company is helping agencies better identify whether an applicant is a good fit

• Why agencies should take advantage of Guardian's National Applicant Information Center

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  With the right software, your agency will know if an applicant has removed disqualifying information prior to submitting their personal history questionnaire

• How a retired cop is helping solve the LE hiring crisis through technology

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  After sustaining an injury on patrol, Justin Biedinger went to the background unit, where he got an idea to help every law enforcement agency in the U.S.

• Spotlight: Frontline Public Safety Solutions provides easy-to-use databases to make LE agencies more efficient

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  The company's user-friendly software allows law enforcement agencies to make changes seamlessly

• Spotlight: Reflex Protect Tactical gives LE a new gold standard in less-lethal spray products

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  The company's products give officers fast-acting and far-reaching low use-of-force options that are affordable for every agency

• Are LEO leaders considering officers' privacy?

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  Leaders should encourage their officers to maintain their personal privacy; here are three easy strategies all LEO leaders should implement today

• How to avoid bad hires with the right pre-employment background investigation tools

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  6 ways eSOPH helps investigators dig deep to learn more about applicants faster and more securely

• How the third largest sheriff’s department in the nation cut its background investigation time in half – without sacrificing quality

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  The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department adopted eSOPH to increase speed, access and the amount of information they are able to collect for each applicant for a more thorough profile

• 10 best practices for recruiting and hiring in law enforcement

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  Go mobile, go paperless and protect data privacy with a cloud-based system for background investigations

• One year's journey: A veteran's path from new owner to expansion

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  For one former LE veteran, owning a business was nothing more than a pipe dream; here's how Signal 88 Security made it a reality for Roger Estrada

• Take your privacy back: 4 tips for helping LEOs protect their personal data

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  Digital privacy is more important than ever before; here are some tips to help you take your privacy back online

• How LEOs can reclaim personal privacy online

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  Founded by a former police officer and computer forensics expert, OfficerPrivacy removes personal information from top people-search sites, giving LEOs an extra measure of security

• We take care of our own: Enter your agency’s safety or wellness program in the National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards

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  Through the Destination Zero program, NLEOMF and DOJ help cops come together to encourage and support officer safety and wellness

• 8 products for cops by cops to add to your LE wishlist

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  Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing

• What’s the best bug out bag for a police officer?

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  Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions

• Fallen Law Enforcement Officers to be Honored During 31st Annual Candlelight Vigil on May 13 in Washington, DC

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  Vigil on May 13 in Washington, DC Live streaming of event online as 371 names are dedicated on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

• How to buy police training tracking software

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  If your PD is still manually tracking officer training, your operation is neither effective nor efficient

• Why can't my police be more like Sheriff Andy?

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  While we can’t all live in Mayberry, every department can forge closer community ties by using systems that let community members easily interact with their PDs

• Meet the 2016 RISE Award winners

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  TASER | Axon and Police1 are delighted to announce the winners of our third annual RISE Awards

• Spotlight: Improve your one-handed technique with Magnetactical

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  Be a winner and a survivor

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