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Neuroscience research can help guide police training for better decision-making and performance under life-threatening stress
Fight complacency caused by the “routine” by establishing a “tactical routine” oriented toward personal survival
Use these tips if you suspect a semi-tractor and trailer is being used to move drugs and other contraband
Honor the fallen by investing in your training, your preparation and your wellness
As you honor those who have paid with their lives, challenge yourself by examining your actions and where you are vulnerable
Do any (or all) of these twelve things and you will find yourself seeking new employment outside of law enforcement
Is it possible in our quest to make officers safer we’ve compromised their ability to make sound decisions during crucial moments?
Procedural justice often boils down to people treating other people with dignity and politeness, regardless of whether they’re a suspect or a cop or somewhere in between
Here are the valuable lessons I learned from my first homicide investigation
Take the time to develop a relationship with the doctors at the hospitals in your jurisdiction — it will pay off when you close more cases successfully
Train for the worst conditions and lowest performing shooters
Jim and Doug discuss some of the issues related to officer contact with ASD subjects
Animals on the roadway are a potentially deadly hazard for LEOs
Officers who work motor patrol have to document traffic collisions far more frequently than officers working directed patrol or other police duties, but at any time you may be called to this task
One of the most effective ways to hone your gun handling and marksmanship skills is to become involved in competitive shooting
Save yourself (and your agency) a lawsuit you won’t win
Grip strength is a crucial physical skill for officer safety
Why we posted the recording of Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon’s last moments
Self-evaluation, continuing education, and other keys allow successful candidates to make the jump up to the next level in the chain of command
Here are four things the first arriving officer should do to save as many lives as possible
Attorney Laura Scarry says that law enforcement trainers to develop effective tactics that do not involve pain compliance for controlling subjects who are resistant, mentally ill, but not violent toward others
Plan involves including a staff of 600 police officers devoted to the RNC and almost 2,300 officers from outside the city to help
Often the greatest gift we can give is a pat on the back when someone in our department goes above and beyond our expectations
Before the event of an armed attack, you must prepare your practiced response – the following ‘menu of movements’ can help you survive and win
One definition is that it’s taking a proactive vs. reactive approach to problem-solving, but there’s only one way of understanding it for true change
When the world is watching and crowds are at their worst, make sure your officers are at their best
Jim and Doug also discuss how cops are utilizing these web-based instant communications tools in positive ways
Jim and Doug discuss how the first responder disciplines can train together for more effective multi-disciplinary response
If I could go back in time and give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to have trained smarter — to evaluate the goal and develop a smarter approach
As firearms trainers, we must meet the challenge of increased scrutiny and still keep our officers at the tip of the spear, ready to protect themselves
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