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Use LinkedIn to showcase your agency’s values, mission and the meaningful work officers perform to reach individuals who may not have considered a law enforcement career
Growth opportunities, leadership training and mentorship are critical for retaining mid-career officers who “feel stuck”
A good place to mark the beginning of the modern patrol rifle concept – in which a rifle is a normal part of the everyday kit – is the Norco bank robbery
Recently, we asked our readers to weigh in on a proposal that would require California cops to have a bachelor’s degree
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
Follow this philosophy whether responding to a riot or supporting a search warrant
To be an effective supervisor requires a different set of skills than being a police officer – here’s how to attain those skills
Learning involves more than exposure to the material on a lesson plan
Using some real-world incidents, we can identify four basic de-escalation principles that may be of immediate applicability in your agency
What do cops and elite athletes have in common? The need to control their minds to perform under stress.
It is possible to find the time, energy and motivation to focus on your health - here’s how
Training isn’t a cure for everything that ails modern policing, but it can do a better job of preparing police to deal with violent crime more effectively
I have often regretted that Police1 did not exist when I first climbed into my squad in 1974
For more than two decades, Police1 has delivered training content for LEOs. We asked our long-time columnists to discuss how police training has evolved during that time
From the anti-government movement to homegrown violent extremists, law enforcement faces both domestic and foreign-sourced challenges
A report outlines 77 recommendations that include enhanced training, better equipment such as body-worn cameras, and renewed efforts to build community trust
Strategies for success in 21 key areas of policing
People, policy, training, supervision and discipline remained key issues this year
Traffic stops will always be dangerous, but you can reduce the risk
Directing a person to show you their hands is inviting movement that strips you of a valuable threat cue
Training programs should be required to keep up with best practices and national trends around law enforcement operations
Make these best practices part of your training calendar
Our panel of experts discuss how SWAT teams should analyze training, operations and policies to remain ready to respond to complex challenges
Wisconsin officer Aaron Hintz is convinced his training prepared him to make a 54’ shot when lives were on the line
From improving retention to building empathy, virtual reality training offers near limitless potential to enhance your agency’s training efforts
From mixed martial arts to sleep deprivation, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
Privacy of health information is critical — here are some thoughts on how to safeguard against accidental exposure of medical records
Grant applicants must identify, understand and objectively address contemporary political, social and financial issues in the grant application process
Any impact used to thwart a suspect from taking your firearm must be done with all the power you can muster
New detectives can find success and experience the rewards of the job by relying on patience, mastering new skills
If passed, California would have the highest age requirement for peace officers in the country
Proposed legislation would bolster academy training to include classes more focused on mental health, social services, psychology and communication
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation