The life of a police officer can be difficult. We protect the communities we grew up in – the places we love. We justly defend our national, state and municipal laws. We work long hours, and even when we clock out … Continued
As police officers, we sometimes only have seconds (or less) to decide if a person is an active threat to ourselves or the general public. Therefore, proper criminal identification is a key skill that every officer must possess. Unfortunately, it … Continued
Halloween can be a time of fun and excitement for young trick-or-treaters — for a few hours, children have the chance to exercise their imaginations, becoming someone or something they could never otherwise be in the real world. However, for … Continued
Possibly now more than ever, there is no such thing as an “off-duty” police officer. The oath to protect and serve doesn’t stay locked away in a parked patrol car, nor does it hide beneath the badge sitting on a nightstand. … Continued
As you have seen in the news, school violence is rapidly spreading across the world. At an effort to increase active shooter awareness and training, police officers from around the globe joined in Wisconsin last month for the IPA Conference. … Continued
Dealing with issues such as bullying, cyber fights, and threats is almost a daily challenge for School Resource Officers (SRO). Like all police officers, the job doesn’t start at 7 am and end at 3 pm when school is dismissed. SRO’s, … Continued
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Note: The following is excerpted from Force Science® News #300 published by the Force Science® Institute. How you & your cell phone can help combat active school shooters In the last 18 months, nearly 26,000 LEOs across … Continued
Candy, parties, costumes…it’s that time of year again! Halloween brings so much excitement to children and adults, but for police officers it’s a different story. Halloween can be a stressful time of year for police officers, with masks, pranksters, unsafe driving … Continued
Law enforcement careers are traditionally male-dominated, but programs around the country are aiming to teach girls they equally have what it takes in the field. The percentage of women in law enforcement careers is low, and these programs and promotional … Continued
