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        Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
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        9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
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        Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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      Hats off to a new uniform look
      Overcoming climate and conditions to rescue child
      Father and son mark career milestones together
      Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
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    • The shift happens long before the resignation letter
      Facing the oral board
      Why good cops quit
      Succession planning
      Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
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    • Take Me Home program offers effective tool for police and families
      Get the most out of simulation training
      The virtual beat
      Training with an AI partner?
      NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
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    • Train them to ask why
      Nobody is coming to do it for you
      Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping...
      Training dipshittery, Part 2
      Tactical medicine for cops
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      Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
      Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
      Surviving internal affairs investigations
      Fighting human trafficking at the local level
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    • Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
      Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
      No two days are ever the same
      Changing the narrative
      Supporting your peer support team
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      Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
      Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
      Cops try to net DEA agents
      A different type of teen takeover
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    • Could cadaver otters help close cold cases?
      Police chief catches cat in the act
      “Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued
      An unexpected burglar
      Police humor only a cop would understand
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    • Protecting America with the USA PATRIOT Act
      Distant cousins connect to honor fallen family member 110 years after...
      9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
      Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
      Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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Todd Fletcher

Todd Fletcher

Todd Fletcher

Todd Fletcher is a retired sergeant from central Oregon with over 30 years of law enforcement experience. He presents firearms training, instructor certification and instructor development classes nationwide. Todd has presented at multiple regional, national and international conferences, including multiple ILEETA conferences and IALEFI events. He owns Combative Firearms Training, LLC, providing firearms training, handgun and patrol rifle instructor certification, and instructor development classes to law enforcement, military and private security. He can be contacted at Todd@CombativeFirearms.com.

Handgun maintenance 101

Handgun maintenance 101

November 20, 2022

Like most of you, I really don’t like cleaning. I don’t find enjoyment in cleaning the kitchen, vacuuming the rug or doing the windows. There are some people who take […] Read More

Everyone thinks they can be an instructor: Do you have what it takes?

Everyone thinks they can be an instructor: Do you have what it takes?

October 25, 2022

As new officers, most of us are full of energy and can’t believe someone is paying us to do this job. It’s fun and exciting. Each call is a new […] Read More

Bring the shotgun back to life!

Bring the shotgun back to life!

September 4, 2022

When I started my career, the shotgun was a ubiquitous part of every patrol car. At first, it was carried in the most convenient space available — right along the […] Read More

Things I learned as a retiree

Things I learned as a retiree

June 23, 2022

When it comes to an officer’s retirement, it’s been said there are three groups of retirees: those who stayed as long as possible, those who left angry and bitter, and […] Read More

Equipment and training considerations for pistol-mounted optics

Equipment and training considerations for pistol-mounted optics

May 12, 2022

Making the transition to pistol-mounted optics is a decision requiring a significant amount of information to ensure the best decisions are made for our officers and departments. It’s not as […] Read More

Leadership: Be the leader you want to serve

Leadership: Be the leader you want to serve

April 20, 2022

Before you scan past this article thinking it’s just another writer preaching about leadership, keep reading because I’m probably going to touch a nerve with most readers. Let’s start by […] Read More

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