Police Training

The best practice: Avoid a custodial arrest for misdemeanors not committed in the officer’s presence

This is a complicated area of law that deserves greater treatment in training curricula

A seven-year veteran LEO was recently fired after berating a driver. Here's how to prevent this from happening to you

There are moments in police history that can never be forgotten; January 12, 1998, is one of those moments

There will be both ups and downs, but you will meet incredible people and work with some of the best folks on the planet

A review of use of force issues, including the carotid restraint and other force options that have been constrained or discontinued, plus innovations and options for the future

A citizen questions whether an officer who publicly criticizes the sheriff and his deputies could work effectively alongside them

They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations

What's the long-term impact of Armstrong v. Pinehurst? A study indicates some agencies reacted by altering policy in such a way that may have led to increased officer-involved shootings

Understanding the causal factors behind officer performance is critical to informing police training

Amid the police recruitment and retention crisis, agencies need new techniques to transform officers into leaders

The key to understanding how others see us is to first see ourselves clearly

Fifty years ago I was taught that the right-side approach on a traffic stop is the safest – and that message is just as relevant for recruits today

Strategies for success in 23 key areas of policing

Take a deep dive into the hot button topics impacting policing nationwide with Policing Matters host Jim Dudley and his guest Janay Gasparini