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.
At SHOT Show 2025, Force Science and VirTra explored the reality behind police decision-making under stress, the impact of hindsight bias, and why high-fidelity training is critical for officer preparedness and accountability
Inside the crosshairs: A sniper’s perspective on tactical challenges, training gaps, and the role of less-lethal tools
Remember to follow three simple principles: preparation, organization and clarity
Every officer in uniform today is the beneficiary of the lessons taught to us by the Newhall officers
Social distancing not only prevents transmission of disease, but it also maintains a recommended reactionary gap for officers
If we assume COVID-19 will cause a 40% absenteeism rate among all sectors, we must also assume the adverse impact those absences will have on vital services
This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job
An Illinois-based laboratory will send the city five testing machines and 5,000 testing kits to first responders and hospitals
Officials have been watching the spread of COVID-19 through the NYPD and aim to curb the same in Los Angeles
These new products will not only improve your own skills, but may also get your family off the sofa
If called upon to deliver a death notification during COVID-19, follow these steps to ensure a professional and empathic response
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
The Center provides free access to COVID-19-related courses, policies, articles and learning management tools
Defensive tactics skills and verbal communication skills should not be an either/or option
These tactics and techniques have a broad application and are useful for many patrol scenarios
“F*#k off” is protected speech and does not justify a stop
Reaction to the shooting by city officials was unusually swift and direct
The solitary leadership training class we provide new supervisors must be replaced by leadership development programs
An officer must react quickly to break free from this incapacitating hold
The habits instilled by field training officers will either help or hinder everything from routine duties to critical incident response
Good instructors are always trying to improve their knowledge and ability so they can do a better job for their students
Community members called the event description’s language ‘disturbing’
Solid planning, sufficient personnel and resources, mutual aid and a willingness to act were all key to ensuring a peaceful event
This drill teaches good head position at a different angle than standing straight up
Many investigators give up the valuable element of surprise by contacting potential suspects by telephone
Investigators should look for specific verbal clues that reveal subjects are withholding or fabricating information
We lose 1,000 Americans a day to sudden cardiac arrest – here’s how cops could help
Here’s the potential threat cops face when dealing with a subject trained in this fighting style, as well as the upside—and possible downside—of cops participating in this training
A state-wide measure to reduce or waive court fees has cost departments millions of dollars needed for classes, training
Operationally relevant search exercises are an important part of ensuring K-9s stay proficient in recognizing the odors they are trained to detect