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The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
Deputy Swartz overcame life-threatening injuries, including the amputation of his left leg, to return to work and prove that resilience can turn even the toughest challenges into inspiring victories
Police face high rates of mental health issues like stress, PTSD and suicidal ideation; fixing this is key to effective public safety
The state’s success is based on law enforcement partnerships that have led to successful collaborations in care
The former Oklahoma reserve deputy was released early because he earned credits for good behavior and not because his case was given precedence
No one is immune from making mistakes, but the true test of a leader is taking ownership of errors
Any agency that tries to adopt a one-size-fits-all firearms approach will soon discover they have a number of police officers for whom the gear just doesn’t work
Law enforcement officers do not use deadly force to kill, they use deadly force to stop or apprehend
By training those within the immediate emergency how to appropriately render medical aid, we greatly increase the potential survivability of the wounded
Everyone likes to practice the things we are good at, but when it comes to firearms training, we need to work to improve our weaknesses
Officers should consider the many benefits and uses for de-escalation techniques
While technology has undoubtedly been beneficial for policing, many of these advancements have also had adverse—and often overlooked—impacts on policing
If officers know how their bodies respond to stress, they can actively engage in strategies to combat their negative effects
Sometimes acute stress puts us on our back immediately, whereas at other times, stress hurts us a little at a time
Just like in the 1970s, the number of good candidates for law enforcement may be diminished, but the number of great candidates remains constant
The team is partnering with EMS providers to conduct the largest “Stop the Bleed” campaign in New Jersey
Using philosophies similar to those of the NTSB, approximately 200 Domestic Violence Fatality Review teams have been formed since the 1990s
A three-judge appellate panel addressed issues of growing concern to street officers amid the current demands for de-escalation of force in complex encounters
Jim and Doug discuss what we know so far, and what the tragedy means for the future
The active shooter attack in Las Vegas is a turning point for how law enforcement must view the protection of large crowds of people in enclosed spaces
The Las Vegas gunman adapted a new template for active killers
The Las Vegas shooting and response are reminders that public safety needs to stick with and execute our plan, not create a new one
Earn a professional credential that can boost your career in less time – and for less money – than a graduate degree
Productivity is not just about getting things done; it is about getting the right things done, in the right order, and in a satisfactory manner
We cannot create “police-robots.” We are here to train humans to better navigate a challenging job
EPIC gives New Orleans police officers the strategies and tools they need to step in and prevent problems before they occur
If you are working an event where nobody is taking the possibility of violence seriously, don’t let their attitude change your level of awareness and preparation
Police and county officials have begun looking for new solutions
The complex, carefully coordinated attacks of 9/11 have been replaced with a new kind of violence that is significantly harder to detect
Courtesy of Bound Tree University and Bound Tree Medical