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      Peeling the onion
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      Michigan lawmakers propose state fund for public safety and violent...
      House passes bill to deport immigrants who assault law enforcement...
      Tennessee governor signs bill to fund school security months after...
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      Homeless man crashes stolen police car after failed robbery attempt
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      “You gotta be quicker than that”: Wanted suspect taunts Ohio...
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August 2021

On Routine Patrol:Cop war stories from around the nation

On Routine Patrol:Cop war stories from around the nation

September 4, 2021

Almost, but not quite I was working in the Traffic Division as a traffic enforcement officer on a police motorcycle. I had my radar gun on my motorcycle and saw […] Read More

That cop was waffle-y helpful

That cop was waffle-y helpful

September 3, 2021

As a Kansas man recently explained on a GoFundMe page, “Hi everyone, my name is James Pyle and I suck at fantasy football. Because I lost my fantasy football league […] Read More

Student Police Academy

Student Police Academy

September 2, 2021

The Groton Police Department in Massachusetts recently conducted its first-ever Student Police Academy, giving middle-schoolers a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. Chief Michael F. Luth tells us, “One of the […] Read More

Little libraries, lots of heart

Little libraries, lots of heart

September 1, 2021

The Toledo Police Department is memorializing its fallen officers in a special way that ensures their legacy lives on in the community. Each of the agency’s substations will feature a […] Read More

Beyond critical incident stress management

Beyond critical incident stress management

Why the trauma intervention model you use is important

August 31, 2021

Police officers are highly resilient individuals. However, as first responders to the distress and suffering of others, these individuals are also at a particularly high risk of exposure to both […] Read More

How to deal with difficult behaviors

How to deal with difficult behaviors

August 30, 2021

In police departments, some colleagues are easy to work with, while others can be tough. Using your skills to get along with different personalities can be very unpleasant, but it […] Read More

Marriage 9-1-1

Marriage 9-1-1

August 29, 2021

Warning signs of a marriage in distress  Resentment. Lack of communication. Lack of intimacy. Decreased affection. Avoidance. Not spending time together. Making unilateral decisions. Arguing a lot. Not fighting fair; i.e., […] Read More

Creating a family support group at your agency

Creating a family support group at your agency

August 28, 2021

In 2020, I attended an IACP-sponsored officer health and wellness seminar where the director of our regional peer support team and I were tasked with creating a family support group […] Read More

The lasting emotional and mental effects of being a first responder spouse

The lasting emotional and mental effects of being a first responder spouse

August 27, 2021

I awoke to what I thought was a doorbell. I glanced at my clock: midnight. It must have been a dream. Who would ring my doorbell at midnight? My husband […] Read More

Surviving retirement

Surviving retirement

Tips for a healthy adjustment

August 26, 2021

Retirement involves much more than financial well-being and medical coverage. What about the stuff no one likes to talk about … feelings?! After all, you are human. The reality is […] Read More

Virtual currencies: Policy considerations

Virtual currencies: Policy considerations

August 25, 2021

Policies have had a poor reputation in the law enforcement community for many years. We have all heard about a new policy written because of someone’s poor action or bad […] Read More

Virtual reality gets real

Virtual reality gets real

Agencies turn to new tech for use-of-force training

August 24, 2021

Several law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin are leveraging virtual reality (VR) simulations to enhance de-escalation and use-of-force training. According to a WPR report, the Superior and Racine police departments, along […] Read More

Investigative treasure trove

Investigative treasure trove

Data suggests Big Tech continues to comply with law enforcement

August 23, 2021

Perhaps it’s simple human nature, wanting to share information about what’s happening in our lives, that has led to the over-proliferation of social media posts. For investigators, people’s tendency to […] Read More

Don’t be biased: Seek your own training

Don’t be biased: Seek your own training

August 22, 2021

Law enforcement training programs have reached a crossroads. Over the past two years, training budgets have been slashed to the point where officers receive the least amount of training required […] Read More

Grip vs. trigger

Grip vs. trigger

Why both are important in firearms training

August 21, 2021

When it comes to firearms instructors, most of them fall into one of two camps. There are the “proper grip” instructors and the “slow, steady press” instructors. What if I […] Read More

The art of building- clearing

The art of building- clearing

August 20, 2021

There are many groups in law enforcement that are periodically required to approach, enter and search a structure, whether it be a residence, business or otherwise. These groups include patrol, […] Read More

On defunding the police

On defunding the police

August 19, 2021

An Atlanta city councilman, while meeting with community leaders, according to WSB-TV, had his car stolen from almost literally under his nose. Antonio Brown is in the running for the […] Read More

School resource officer programs

School resource officer programs

Path to arrests or reform?

August 18, 2021

Prior to the 1950s, the concept of a school resource officer (SRO) was not widely heard of. Most educational interactions between schools and local law enforcement were done on an […] Read More

Curiosity may be the most powerful tool on your belt

Curiosity may be the most powerful tool on your belt

August 17, 2021

An officer carries an average of 20 pounds of equipment at any given time. On their belt hangs their duty weapon, extra magazines, Taser, baton, pepper spray, radio, flashlight, handcuffs, […] Read More

Low on ammo

Low on ammo

Pandemic-induced shortage forces local law enforcement agencies to adapt

August 16, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has squeezed supply chains across a range of consumer goods in all kinds of industries and markets. For law enforcement, there has arguably been no greater impact […] Read More

Beyond the badge

Beyond the badge

Preparing for an off-duty encounter

August 16, 2021

Since transitioning out of the Marine Corps in 2015, I have had the incredible privilege of running a firearms training company for a living. Every year, our team at Defensive […] Read More

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July 23, 2021

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Stay awake and alert on the job

July 20, 2021

The worst rank in law enforcement

The worst rank in law enforcement

July 19, 2021

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Firearms maintenance

July 04, 2021

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