Police Training

Host Jim Dudley and Police1 columnist Chris Littrell share some recommendations

Many officers look back on their time at the police academy with a sense of accomplishment and pride, but that doesn't mean they didn't hit some snags along the way

If your accuracy beyond the 15-yard line is not where it needs to be, spend some time getting those skills up to a higher standard

The duty to intercede in law enforcement has legal roots, but we must go further, instilling it as a core organizational value

Instructors who claim accurate shots at 25 yards or more is too high of a standard for their officers are leaving their students with the curse of low expectations

How a Texas department enhanced officer traffic safety and accountability after two of its officers were struck and killed by passing vehicles

Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid case

De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited

Chief Roger Schei of the Pocatello Police Department discusses the mindset required to be an effective law enforcement leader

Officers, for all their discipline and strength, are at greater risk of debilitating depression and suicide than the general public

Discipline is a necessary component of supervision; here are some tips for disciplining public safety employees fairly and effectively

An evaluation of the impact of active bystandership training

Leading with empathy will result in happier, more productive officers

To be an effective supervisor, you will need to become an expert at managing your time

Body cameras, anti-bias training and restrictions on police use of force are all items for proposed funding in DOJ's FY22 budget