Police Training
Police1’s Police Training and Law Enforcement Training course resources help to keep officers safer on the street by providing access to information that supports professional development and improves training.
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
Your expertise will be of significant value to the group, but sometimes letting others add to the conversation gains credibility in the long run
A school resource officer confronted a man who tried to break into a parked squad car near the school, officials said
Read about a wounded officer’s poignant reunion, a surprising mentorship and more from this week’s news
Go hands-on with the latest tech while visiting with officers from neighboring departments
The results of a recent Police1 poll with over 1,000 responses may surprise – or disappoint – you
An officer in Oklahoma participates in patrol rifle in-service training
Departments say it’s been a logistical challenge to complete the training required under new police reforms
A local police union said the involved officers followed their training by going to get a boat
A chance encounter at a fast-food joint led to a friendship and a career in law enforcement
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
