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The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in the line of duty in the first half of 2025 decreased 53% compared to the same time period last year, […] Read More
In 2001, a Navy petty officer and another innocent victim were shot and killed in Maryland for simply “being in the wrong place, at the wrong time.” Both victims were […] Read More
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
I firmly support the U.S. Supreme Court’s objective reasonableness test regarding a legal assessment of a use-of-force event. This article aims to bring awareness to research regarding the public’s emotional […] Read More
Watching high-risk operators deploy equipment to hold off their challengers with split-second decisions while wearing body cameras has everything to do with modern policing! Formula 1 (F1) drivers, like cops, […] Read More
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) has been around since 1984, and the impact on the law enforcement community has only increased with each year that followed. For almost four decades, […] Read More
Studies estimate a high rate of major depressive disorder (commonly known as simple depression) among police officers, ranging in prevalence from 25% and up to nearly 50% when combined with […] Read More
One of the most vital needs for any police executive, manager or supervisor is to proactively work with the leaders of their agency to create mechanisms for wellness for officers […] Read More
At some point in your career, you have probably heard someone say, “Don’t bring the job home.” In theory, this sounds like a great idea. As a living and breathing […] Read More
Whenever a new officer makes an arrest that resulted from a traffic stop, a veteran officer or supervisor is seemingly always nearby asking, “Where is your probable cause (PC) ticket?” […] Read More
In the late ’80s, I conducted maritime law enforcement and search and rescue operations for the U.S. Coast Guard at a small boat station on the East Coast. I had […] Read More
While researching this article, I came across an undated essay written by Roxana Robinson for an organization named STAT®REC. The article is titled “Militarizing the Police,” and she explained succinctly […] Read More
What is the difference between cover and concealment? For most, the answer is simple. Cover will stop a projectile, provide protection and hide your position. On the other hand, concealment […] Read More
Use of force is in the spotlight across the United States, challenging law enforcers. Policing tactics in different areas — metropolitan, suburban and rural — receive different levels of community […] Read More
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