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.
Meet Clint Achziger, a Santa Ana Police Department sergeant with over three decades of firearms training experience
Hesitation, communication struggles and fear of looking inexperienced — here’s how to tackle these challenges head-on and build real confidence in the field
Integrating moral philosophy into police training can help officers navigate ethical dilemmas, build stronger community trust, and develop the virtues needed for compassionate, fair policing
A team of negotiators helps ensure the primary negotiator is supported and experiences less stress throughout the negotiation process
Training standards could protect officers by setting clear expectations for performance, while increasing consistency of LE interactions with youth
Agencies are using survey data to make informed decisions relating to officer safety and wellness, technology deployments and police-community relations
Researchers aim to identify the critical skills required for public safety professionals to succeed in a leadership role
Just as critical as the actual real-time execution of the exercise is the planning of the event
Active shooters go through many stages of preparation that afford the opportunity for their plans to be thwarted by both law enforcement and the community
Being an instructor is not only an honor but a tremendous responsibility
The current threat environment demands a closer relationship between these two specialties
A trial court denied qualified immunity when SWAT officers were sued for causing PTSD to a 2-year-old child
SB 230 requires police departments to change training guidelines and policies to reflect a new emphasis on de-escalation, crisis intervention
What some civilians and LE critics perceive as an act of reckless disregard for life, is often merely the product of physiology – specifically, reaction time
Using the documentary “Charm City” to teach Baltimore police recruits
You may be greeted by wary looks and gazes of consternation from the students – stick out your hand and introduce yourself
The Ninth Circuit’s recent split decision carries important implications for police training, policy and street practice
All sworn personnel were required to participate, with ranking officers randomly mixed into each team
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
Police executives have collectively failed to teach officers how to assess a mass casualty threat and, more important, what to do about it
If suicide prevention is to be accepted as a part of our culture, it has to start at the beginning of an officer’s career
The passenger side contact remains an essential strategy for officer safety, but recognizing its limitations can enhance the odds in the officer’s favor
Police leaders will have a unified solution that combines policies, training and content to mitigate risk, improve outcomes in their communities and prepare officers for the challenges of their jobs
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
While the OODA loop can be used daily, it truly enhances tactical incident response
Carlos Cammon, 35, died Friday night after succumbing to his injuries
The first known scientific evaluation of an LE crash prevention program demonstrates significantly lower crash and injury rates - especially among patrol officers
A roadmap helps agencies adapt solutions to the scale needed for their jurisdiction with a focus on four key outcomes that allow agencies to see if their efforts are succeeding
The proper opportunity – limited risk to innocent people or officers – is necessary for de-escalation to be successful
We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion
