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When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
From meeting eligibility requirements to finding open law enforcement jobs, here’s what you need to know to start your policing career in the Buckeye State
From defining an active shooter to improving police training, these 10 questions prepare law enforcement to respond with confidence and clarity
Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more
Audit software can help your agency speed up the review process, improve officer performance and reduce potential liability
For a positive outcome in a heated situation, you must first de-escalate yourself and then the situation to solve the problem
Adapt these competitive shooter techniques to improve your skills
The key to effective law enforcement testimony lies in preparing for it like you would an exam, so you can combat your natural anxiety and remain in control
The two-story building is one of only a few of its kind in the country
Is a suspect more likely to go to the blind corner or somewhere else in a room in an attempt to ambush an officer?
When asked to predict an assailant’s intent, officers can only guess, based on articulable observations compared with experience
Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life
If we can manage our own emotions by understanding how an irate person affects us, we can remain calm in the face of provocation
The five-day program taught responders about de-escalating situations and getting people help for mental health issues
NIOSH investigations identify risk factors for fatal motor vehicle-related events that can be used to develop prevention recommendations
To understand the world, we have to look through many different lenses. Here’s a selection to get you thinking
A new teaching tool conceptualized by an industrious young sergeant might be just what policing needs
Academy leaders said they are “emphasizing vaccinations” after 30 cases popped up among recruits and staff
Multi-agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity in central S.C.
A technique for lone officers who meet resistance on the road
The grant will be used to buy equipment to develop training simulations focusing on coordination between the police and fire departments
Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects
The active supervision skill of innovation involves using critical thinking and problem solving to come up with ways of doing things better
A record number of gun sales means that firearms instructors have had to get thrifty
Officers should maintain awareness that any uninvited entry into a person’s home or onto their property – however they define it – could be seen as a mortal threat
The department said it’s seeing positive results from recent recruiting initiatives aimed at greater diversity
An officer finds herself in an unsafe tactical position, a reminder to never forget the importance of cover and concealment
Sometimes we get complacent, which makes routine activities more risky
The career outlook is particularly bright for those who earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in criminal justice
There are several circumstances where your patrol car can effectively be used to stop a deadly threat
There’s a slew of good low-round count drills available to improve our skills