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October 2023

Apraxia ID cards

Apraxia ID cards

Campaign promotes communication between LEOs and people with speech difficulties

October 24, 2023

A new campaign by The Apraxia Foundation aims to make routine traffic stops and other interactions smoother and safer for both law enforcement officers and the public by raising awareness […] Read More

What does it mean to be a sheepdog?

What does it mean to be a sheepdog?

Prepare yourself to be a protector — physically, mentally and spiritually

October 23, 2023

Editor’s note: This article, reprinted with permission, originally appeared in the winter 2023 issue of The California Narcotic Officer, the official publication of the California Narcotic Officers’ Association (CNOA). Tim […] Read More

The use of military assets by U.S. police

The use of military assets by U.S. police

October 22, 2023

Nationwide, law enforcement leaders are aware of public concerns about “militarization of the police.” With all the expanded oversight and suspicion of law enforcement, I know that maintaining public safety […] Read More

Improve your pistol-handling skills

Improve your pistol-handling skills

October 21, 2023

Whether it’s during qualification or in the middle of a fight for your life, if you want more time to shoot well, improving the efficiency of your pistol-handling skills will […] Read More

What you need to know about automatic license plate readers

What you need to know about automatic license plate readers

October 20, 2023

Automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) have evolved significantly since their invention. In 1976, the Police Scientific Development Branch in Britain invented the first license plate readers to combat terrorism and […] Read More

Sharing your perspective with your employees

Sharing your perspective with your employees

October 19, 2023

All executives occasionally have selected thoughts and perspectives they would like to share with the workforce but realistically lack an effective directive to do so. The institution of a non-official […] Read More

“For those who suffered in silence and were lost”

“For those who suffered in silence and were lost”

Chicago FOP lodge dedicates memorial to officers who died by suicide

October 18, 2023

On September 1, the first day of National Suicide Awareness Month, Chicago’s John Dineen Lodge #7 of the Fraternal Order of Police unveiled a memorial to Chicago police officers who […] Read More

Do cops need <em>more</em> training?

Do cops need more training?

Amid public outcry, a longstanding industry norm may be the real culprit

October 17, 2023

After any high-profile use-of-force incident, a familiar mantra is soon repeated. Police critics and politicians decry the officer’s actions and declare that “Police officers need more training!” Assuming there is […] Read More

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

Why every agency needs a polygraph examiner

October 16, 2023

Lie detection is one of the most misunderstood tools of law enforcement. There is no such thing as a lie detector machine. That technology does not exist. Lies are a […] Read More

Depression screening

Depression screening

Routine maintenance for your mental health

October 15, 2023

Officer wellness matters. It’s not just words; it requires action. October is National Depression Screening Month and October 5 is National Depression Screening Day, an annual reminder that you should […] Read More

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