Thinking of pulling the pin on retirement?
Even if you’re not ready to ride off into the sunset of your career yet, let’s face it: the day will come when it will be time to leave. A […] Read More
March 2023
Working effectively in low light
The most crucial time of day for law enforcement to work is at night. When the rest of the world is asleep, it’s important to have sheepdogs protecting the slumbering […] Read More
Realism and stress inoculation in training
The state of Ohio requires approximately 80 hours of defensive tactics training for new cadets. In those 80 hours, cadets are required to learn and satisfactorily perform a multitude of […] Read More
Expanding your identity
Law enforcement culture promotes embracing your identity as a police officer and prioritizing it above other life roles. Being a cop isn’t merely a job; it’s a way of life. […] Read More
Avoiding conflict and escalation
Never make your job personal
Officers are increasingly becoming targets of aggression, resistance and defiance. How an officer responds can either lead to a nonviolent contact peacefully resolved or a potentially deadly encounter. Learning effective […] Read More
Crypto crime investigations
Tracking down criminals on the web
Maybe you’re one of the many in law enforcement who jumped on the investment zeitgeist for cryptocurrency, suddenly becoming an “expert” from watching various YouTube videos that were promoting the […] Read More
Time to address the status of women in policing today
As of 2021, 60.3% of full-time civilian employees in U.S. law enforcement agencies were women, but only 13.3% of full-time law enforcement officers were women, whereas 86.7% of officers were […] Read More
Opposing POVs on permit-less carry
Florida bill divides law enforcement community
One of the first bills introduced in the most recent Florida state legislative session has drawn sharp opinions on both sides. If passed, HB 543 would allow Floridians to carry […] Read More
U.S. trails in police training
PERF study reveals recruit training falls short in key areas
Once again, the calls for police reform are getting louder, especially after five Memphis, Tennessee, police officers were fired and charged with the death of Tyre Nichols in January. A […] Read More
Driving a message
Miami P.D. wraps squad car in artwork for Black History Month
In 1944, the Miami Police Department hired its first Black officers, but law enforcement in the Florida metropolis was completely segregated. Black cops were exclusively assigned to the Black Precinct […] Read More
One tough dog
Minnesota sheriff’s deputies save pup tossed during carjacking chase
On a late, cold Minnesota night in February, Ramsey County sheriff’s deputies pursued a vehicle allegedly involved in a carjacking. A 9-1-1 call also purported that one of the four […] Read More
