How to lead a top-notch team
Advice for new sergeants
Most new sergeants attend a basic supervisor class, but I’ve never seen a “how to be a good sergeant” course. If you’re lucky, some of the old guard might be […] Read More
Training
Duty to intervene
Departments seek to educate cops on how to prevent peers from using excessive force
From Rodney King to Eric Garner to George Floyd, when news breaks of alleged excessive-force incidents, people want to know why other officers on the scene don’t jump in to […] Read More
Position before submission
Confronting a suspect in control of a vehicle
In Brazilian jiu-jitsu, we are taught a core principle early in our training that we build upon throughout our whole experience: “position before submission.” This means you should attempt to […] Read More
An eye for detail
How art helps officers develop vital crime-solving skills
When analyzing evidence or investigating a crime scene, an eye for detail is vitally important for law enforcement. Officers with the NYPD and several federal agencies are honing that eye […] Read More
Mentoring programs are a win-win
Mentoring can be defined as a mutually beneficial relationship in which a knowledgeable and skilled veteran officer provides insight, guidance and developmental opportunities to a lesser skilled and experienced colleague (protégé). Read More
Hick’s Law versus establishing dominant position
Hick’s Law is a phenomenon that is often quoted within the training industry. It was originally applied to early computer systems and stated that too many options for the computer […] Read More
