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Editor’s note: This article is reprinted with permission from the October 2023 issue of PORAC Law Enforcement News, the official magazine of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC). […] Read More
Your heart is tremendously powerful — and the heart is controlled and empowered through effective breathing. The heart influences every aspect of life, including overall health and wellness, resilience, emotions, […] Read More
Most instructors do what they do because they have found something they’re passionate about and want to share their enthusiasm with other officers. The majority want to help officers perform […] Read More
In today’s law enforcement landscape, the complexity and length of policies continue to grow. For instance, the Minneapolis Police Department’s draft Use of Force policy now spans over 70 pages […] Read More
Officer intensity ranges from very low (deep sleep) to very high (extreme fear). It can be experienced very positively (e.g., increased sensory acuity during an OIS) or quite negatively (e.g., […] Read More
The phrase “you never get a second chance to make a first impression” certainly applies to the actions of an executive taking command of an organization. Just having common sense […] Read More
In 2018, a nationwide survey of members of law enforcement indicated that peer support was seen as the most effective among wellness services available to law enforcement. Based on this […] Read More
Did you know that local sporting events, jack-o’-lanterns and Christmas music, along with the focused use of public messaging through various media, can lead to better police–citizen relations, less crime […] Read More
Law enforcement is an intricate tapestry that demands more than a uniform-clad officer merely occupying space, which, in reality, translates to just a “human wearing a uniform.” The ability to […] Read More
A psychologist, by definition, is a doctor (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who studies the mind, emotions, cognition, social processes and human behavior. Within the field of psychology, there are different specializations, […] Read More
Another night shift. Another domestic call, burglary in progress or a car stop on a dark street. Are you confronted by a compliant suspect, a belligerent and drugged abuser or […] Read More
Every state in the union has a law against impersonating a police officer. Some people do it to further other criminal enterprises, while many do it to satisfy some aberrant […] Read More
Most of the time, a cop’s workday isn’t exactly filled with uplifting experiences. Rarely do citizens request a police officer just to show them something inspirational or encouraging. But recently, […] Read More
When most people think of American law enforcement, images of New York, Baltimore and the like come to mind. But the reality is that the vast majority of law enforcement […] Read More
The Dallas Police Department is rolling out a new Constitutional Policing Unit. According to area news reports, the new group is composed of three sworn officers and five civilians, with […] Read More
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