We’re excited to debut Police Training Week, scheduled for September 15–19. This special series delivers fresh insights, practical drills and leadership strategies to help agencies train smarter, more often and with greater realism — all while staying within budget and time constraints. Thanks to our sponsor, T4E - Training for Engagement.
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POLICE TRAINING WEEK
Veteran firearms instructor Todd Fletcher explains why minimum-standard training is dangerous and how agencies can build realistic, effective police training programs
Creative scheduling, partnerships, technology and grants can help agencies train more officers more effectively — even when budgets are tight
Force-on-force training exposes the limits of static drills and builds the confidence and competence officers need to prevail in real encounters
From room clearing to stress inoculation, these quick, affordable drills help officers build critical skills even when training time is short
Stress inoculation, memory science and scenario realism can reshape how officers perform when it matters most
The T4E TC 68 rifle mirrors patrol rifle handling, offers flexible power and ammo options, and keeps scenario training safer and more affordable
From force-on-force drills to brain science, Police Training Week delivers strategies that help agencies reduce risk, improve performance and save lives
The one fundamental component critical for effective police investigations is thoroughness
In U.S. v. Glover, the D.C. Circuit ruled ambiguous references to “warrants” may have led to involuntary consent for a home search
Meet Officer Emily Herbst and Maximus, her police horse partner in Denver’s Mounted Patrol Unit, bridging the gap between law enforcement and community — one stride at a time
Accessed too early, the hand holding the handcuffs is useless until the arrestee is in a position of control
The New Milford Police Department will use the grant to make the firearms range house ADA-compliant
As more agencies deploy electric bicycles, specific and effective training is key to ensuring safety, readiness and community trust
Grabbing and firing an officer’s gun during arrest results in a felon in possession of firearm conviction and a 110-month prison sentence
Self-paced modules wrap with live July sessions to help agencies curb officer collisions and struck-by deaths
Two officers. Two gun grabs. Here’s what went wrong — and what you can learn
Explore key defensive tactics training methods that enhance officer readiness, ensure effective response, and prioritize public trust.
A scenario-based training reveals how drawing a weapon against an unarmed threat shapes officer decisions, tactics and outcomes
To bridge the gap between legal justification and public scrutiny, agencies must evolve how they train officers to perform under stress and assess threat cues in real time
What does it take to become a police officer? A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
Norwegian police officer and researcher Espen Dahlen-Lervåg offers real-world, hands-on training scenarios for frontline officers
Dynamic scenarios, consistency, safety and scalability are just a few of the benefits of VR training
Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
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Training in the top mount position gives officers the skills to stay in control, limit a subject’s access to weapons and respond effectively if a struggle escalates
SWAT officers realize that their experience on a SWAT team makes them a better overall police officer
If complacency can kill us physically, what role does ethical complacency play in ending a police officer’s career?
How to use recruitment messaging and leverage new technology to attract, hire, onboard and retain top talent
Many officers tend to rest or conceal their hands in or on their outer vest during non-threatening encounters, but does this impact reaction time?
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
Here are 10 falsehoods I have heard in the past that I hope are not getting passed on to another generation of young recruits
An FTO’s skills sharpen and grow stronger while teaching other LEOs
Resources for a successful start to a law enforcement career, from the academy physical test and beyond
Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who was sworn in as a trooper hours before his death, suffered a medical crisis during defensive tactics training in the academy’s boxing ring
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