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.
This invisible threat could devastate communities — here’s how law enforcement can stay ahead of it
One agency reimagined training — and saw remarkable results. Here’s how you can do the same
Dr. Tanya Meisenholder explores how the 30x30 Initiative is reshaping police recruitment, retention and culture to create new opportunities for women in law enforcement
Students at Marshall County High School had recently been trained in how to react in case they were faced with an active shooter
The program is designed to prevent or lessen the effects of PTSD before it surfaces, and help identify the disorder even if it is hiding or lying dormant
There is an art to questioning; cops should follow these 10 suggestions to stay ahead of the game
While there is great value to lecture-based training, it can’t be a street cop’s training endgame
Police officers can perform more effectively by learning to regulate the stress response and cue the brain and body at critical times of performance
Rigid, high-stress police academies may be counterproductive; we need to focus more on the why and less on the how
Using loud, repetitive verbal commands can be more of a hindrance than a help when trying to gain compliance from a resistive subject
An unmanned aircraft system, or UAS, can provide an invaluable tool for law enforcement, but successful use requires understanding of the technology
Assigning a large number of cops to a high-profile event isn’t enough to counter realistic threats these days; we must pre-plan such events with a “red team” mindset
It would be shortsighted to think cops can’t learn a thing or two from gang members that we can apply when chasing them down
The injuries rekindled an issue Cleveland’s police union has had with the city dismantling its own police academy
When the only contact we have with a large segment of our society is when we are “hookin’ and bookin,’” it is no surprise the public doesn’t trust us
Academic research and real-world incident reviews provide a foundation for evidence-based practices and training
Lt. Julie Scribner of the Vermont State Police earned her bachelor’s degree to get ready for a promotion and is working on her master’s to plan for a career after retirement
Effective crisis management and resolution rely on a different aspect of the situational awareness that keeps us alive
Resolve to start off the New Year with five commitments that will set the foundation for the year to come
What gets measured gets managed; use these strategies to assess the effectiveness of police training programs
In what may have been a planned ambush attack, a gunman shot several deputies, fatally injuring Deputy Zackari Parrish
The 40th SHOT Show is a great opportunity for people to see some of the latest tech from every major firearms manufacturer
Cynicism, just like bitterness, can be a personality cancer and ruin your ability to experience true joy and engage in significant relationships
A look ahead at the challenges for law enforcement in 2018
The LEEP program at SHOT Show offers specialized police training classes; here are some of our favorites from previous shows
The physiological responses that occur during a shooting incident are widely known, but what goes through an officer’s mind after pulling the trigger is hard to predict
The Supreme Court heard three cases this past October Term 2016 that further added to its use of force case law
If an indoor firing range does not have proper air ventilation, then shooters, range employees and visitors are exposed to lead dust
Officer Jamie Brantley’s supervisors said the LEO “instilled a glimmer of hope” in someone who made a desperate call for help
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