Police Training
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If you stage your tourniquet like the one pictured on the right, you may want to read on
In Stapleton v. Lozano, the 5th Circuit ruled officers were not deliberately indifferent after a drug user died in custody
Effective leaders focus on developing a culture of rewards versus a culture of punishment – here is how they do it
Follow these seven steps to increase the odds a case is prosecuted
Agencies should consider providing supplemental training on identifying characteristics of weapon concealment to patrol officers
This approach attempts to make the situation fit the tactics regardless of the totality of the circumstance
Paperwork consumes officer hours that could be better spent protecting the public and solving crimes
If you ever need this skill, the pressure of the moment will be unfathomable, so practice this movement until you can perform it smoothly
The Team Two program pairs first responders with mental health crisis trainers for a one-day training course
Regularly conducting and using after-action reviews can help create and instill a culture of learning
Deputy Thomas Parnham credits special crisis training with his successful response
How can first responders address their individualized priorities while sharing the same goals?
The causes of several cadets’ injuries during training is currently under investigation
Based on a blend of battlefield and civilian medicine, the training is tailored for law enforcement officers who must first secure a violent scene before rendering aid
A retired cop discusses the pros and cons of working as a law enforcement expert witness
It is critical that agencies conduct a formal review of all collisions
The majority of armed confrontations occur in low-light conditions. Are you training for that reality?
A 6-2, 230-pound male trooper who has a 41-inch waist because of his “large build” could be removed from duty because of the “shortsighted directive,” the group said
Policies and procedures provide guidelines for dealing with a variety of situations, but what about problems not neatly gift wrapped?
Five-step model assists with making repeatable and defendable decisions
A 4th Circuit Court of Appeals case has led to policy revisions, training updates and questions as to the relevance of the 21-foot principle
Officers can better respond to what cannot be predicted if they are trained to make decisions under dangerous and rapidly changing conditions
Law enforcement agencies must include the death notification function into their preparedness planning
Law enforcement agencies that respond to large-sized events must recalibrate their approach to security
The most difficult part of an active shooter response is the decision-making, so take the opportunity to “war game” some of these decisions ahead of time
Two recent cases underscore that the 21-foot principle is just a starting point for the evaluation of police use-of-force decisions when facing edged weapons
Just buying equipment does not enable an agency to deploy a drone – policy and training issues must also be addressed
