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Your subordinates will look to you for answers in the moment of truth. Will you be ready for them?
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Swatting is a rising threat that endangers lives, strains emergency services and demands a coordinated response
A police union claims that appropriate equipment to reduce lead poisoning was never purchased
It is important to recognize how individual officers respond to trauma
Officials hope the virtual training will prepare deputies for a real, worst-case scenario
Data from a recent CARFAX for Police report highlights vehicle theft trends
Cody Olafson was completing a 1.5-mile run when he collapsed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection academy
Follow these five steps for improving police interaction with the media
Officials said the center’s 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma
This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat
An official worries elementary schools are becoming targets because they tend to have less security than high schools
The document urges action in the face of rising violent crime and the coexisting challenge of recruiting and retaining police officers
The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement
Officers can help a person in crisis while achieving the goal of voluntary compliance by taking things SLOW
Since recreational weed became legal in Connecticut last year, Chief William Baldwin wants as many DRE-trained officers as possible
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu trainer put his skills to the test
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
Agencies can improve accuracy and efficiency while promoting transparent policing
Download this guide to stay up to date on the procurement process and the evolving applications of bodycam technology
Find out how virtual reality training delivers de-escalation and high-stress simulation training that not only can better train your officers but can also be used to inform your community
The measure would standardize training requirements for police and corrections officers across the state
Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
Rep. Bill Johnson says ridealongs will give lawmakers a new appreciation for police work
It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let’s properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene
Recipient of a Magnet Forensics Scholarship Award, the former journalist will be training under digital forensics experts
It takes a team to be successful both on and off the court
It doesn’t matter if it is a witness, suspect, or business owner
Officers focused on the angles and places they needed to be to prepare for future real-life situations
Podcast will address the strategies that allow law enforcement and tactical unit commanders to maintain control of critical incidents
This webinar will help you critically analyze your training to ensure officers are being given the proper skills to handle the difficult decisions they face.
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy’s gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors