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The art of de-escalation for police officers
While training to be a crisis negotiator, I came across this quote from Sergeant Matt Lyons of the Queensland Police Service in Australia. He said: “There are no words to […] Read More
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Hero’s Pride launches revolutionary FlexShield badges
Offering a lightweight, uniform-friendly alternative to metal badges
Hero’s Pride, a trusted leader in public safety gear, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: FlexShield by FlexStyle. This cutting-edge product is designed to meet the […] Read More
Interagency communication in the age of email, YouTube and Zoom
Revolutionizing police communication with digital tools
Imagine you are on patrol during a multi-agency pursuit, and critical updates arrive on your MDT, tablet or smartphone in real-time. Picture wrapping up a major investigation with a virtual […] Read More
Getting ahead of the story
The importance of preemptive public relations
When an agency is under fire by the media and, ultimately, the public, the cringeworthy television interview of the public information officer or other department figurehead can be difficult to […] Read More
Wisconsin man charged with impersonating Border Patrol agent twice in one week
A Wisconsin man has been charged with identity theft and impersonating a peace officer after authorities say he was caught posing as a U.S. Border Patrol agent twice within a […] Read More
A state in crisis
California first responders battle unprecedented wildfires
The devastation of Southern California’s raging January wildfires has turned scenic neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County into battlegrounds of fire and ash, destroying entire communities, uprooting countless families, causing an […] Read More
