Understanding Probable Cause  

Probable cause is much less than proof "beyond a reasonable doubt," which the prosecutor must meet in order to convict a defendant. But PC is something more than the "reasonable suspicion" required to justify a temporary investigative detention.

10 Rookie Errors To Avoid  

Unfortunately, many officers fail to meet the required standards and may find their on-the-job training program to be an insurmountable hurdle. Consequently, many officers are terminated or quit while involved in this process.

Casual Tactical Wear  

Polo shirts and tac pants can take you to the range and beyond in style and comfort.

5 Ways to Survive Edged Weapon Threats  

Immediately the suspect lunged to cover the 11 feet between himself and Officer Chambers, who didn't have a chance to draw his gun.

Cognitive Dissonance  

I focused on several likely hiding places: a container of Comet cleanser, filled with just cleanser; a PVC piece of pipe—only a bomb; a box of "SOS" pads....wait a minute!

Flood of Recruits Expected For Toledo Civil Service Exam

The Toledo (Ohio) Police Department will offer the civil service exam in late August to fill a cadet class and expects in excess of 800 test takers with hopes of becoming an officer with the agency.

Chicago Cadets Honor Fallen Officer

A group of 89 Chicago police cadets stood and saluted fallen Officer Thor Soderberg—one of their instructors—during their Wednesday graduation ceremony.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Graduates Largest Recruit Class Ever

The new class also has a range of backgrounds, including a semi-professional athlete, two retired police officers who decided to come back to duty and a married couple who used to work in government.