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Patrol
Preventing Heat Injury in Police K9s
In the relentless heat of summer and even early fall in some parts of the country, officers face the important task of protecting their K-9 partners while working in sweltering temperatures. Recognizing changes in a dog’s behavior is the key.
July 19, 2024
The key to keeping police dogs safe from heat stress is the handler's ability to spot a change in behavior.
Patrol
Officer Safety Considerations Related to Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
As more alternative-fuel and hybrid vehicles hit the road, police and other first responders need to understand that they are no more dangerous than conventional vehicles. However, there are certain safety considerations every cop should know.
June 26, 2023
Police officers need to be aware of several special safety-related considerations when dealing with alternative-fuel vehicles.
Patrol
Marshals Target Crime in Las Vegas Tourism Corridors
The City of Las Vegas has increased its efforts to target crime in tourist corridors and improve people’s perceptions. First, a special operation was rolled out last fall, then the city launched its Flex Team comprised of deputy marshals earlier this year
June 20, 2023
Members of the Flex Team are shown at Freemont Street, one of three primary tourist areas within the city.
Patrol
Garmont Working to Grow LE Market Presence
Garmont Tactical has found wide acceptance by military boot buyers, but now the company is trying to better respond to the needs of police officers. Many cops now are not fans of 8-inch boots, so Garmont is adapting.
June 9, 2023
Garmont's T4 Groove G-Dry gives officers a waterproof option in a 4-inch boot.
Patrol
10 Tips for Responding to Mental Health Crisis Calls
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is a model for other agencies that want to learn about crisis intervention and mental health crisis response. Sgt. Jose Gomez shares the story of their programs and provides 10 tips for mental health crisis call response
June 2, 2023
The Harris County Sheriff's Office works closely with clinicians in responding to mental health crisis calls.
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Concealed Carry or Off-Duty Holsters
Mike Barham, of Galco Holsters, shares five important considerations to keep in mind when you buy off-duty concealed or plain-clothes carry holsters.
May 22, 2023
A quality off-duty carry holster should enable an easy draw but also provide retention.
Patrol
10 Tips for Reviewing Use-of-Force Reports
While the burden of accurately reporting use-of-force situations is on an individual deputy or officer, the person reviewing those reports shares in the responsibility of making sure the reporting is done properly, with clear details included.
May 10, 2023
Patrol
Small OH Department Launches Digital Forensics Unit
Capt. John Freeman, one of six recipients of the 2022 Magnet Forensics Scholarship Award, will be bringing digital forensics capabilities to his agency, a small Ohio police department of slightly more than 20 sworn officers.
May 2, 2023
Capt. John Freemen will be learning to analyze, recover, and manage digital evidence.
Patrol
10 Tips for Securing a Crime Scene
Arriving officers securing a crime scene is vital to preservation of evidence, so here are 10 tips from a veteran crime scene specialist.
April 28, 2023
Evidence is crucial to an investigation and prosecution, so here are 10 tips to make sure first arriving officers best secure the crime scene.
Patrol
Michigan State Police Launches 911 Text Program
The Michigan State Police will be testing a pilot program in which 911 callers are sent a text informing them of how long it will be before a trooper arrives. If the anticipated arrival time changes, then they receive an update notification.
April 21, 2023
Those who call 911 via cell phone in four counties in Michigan will now receive texts updating them on the response time of a trooper.
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Patrol Rain Gear
What do you need to know when buying rain gear for your officers? Anna Yerton, of WaterShed, provides details of what you should consider when researching what gear to purchase.
April 20, 2023
Motorcycle officers as well as regular patrol officers benefit from having quality rain gear.
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Selecting a Crash Reporting Partner
How does all this benefit an officer? He or she can now clear the stop faster because information can be incorporated into reports more quickly by using tools like barcode scanning to import driver license information or the ability to run a license plate
April 14, 2023
Data-driven decisions can lead a police department and community to make decisions likely to reduce traffic accidents.
Patrol
10 Tips for Starting a Bicycle Patrol
International Police Mountain Bike Association President David Millican shares his advice and provides 10 tips for any agency wanting to start a bike patrol.
April 11, 2023
An officer speaks with a member of the community while on bike patrol. Community engagement is a large part of what bike officers do.
Patrol
10 Tips for Women Entering the Law Enforcement Profession
Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, shares her career story and provides tips for women entering law enforcement.
April 7, 2023
Chief Shannon Trump, of the Indiana University Health Department of Public Safety, is shown with Lt. Teresa McCollom, left, and Deputy Chief Allie Clements, right.
Patrol
5 Things to Know When Buying Hard Rifle Cases
Rifle cases come in many forms, but hard cases may offer the ultimate protection. What features do you need to consider when shopping for a new case?
April 4, 2023
A hard case can provide reliable protection for law enforcement rifles and keep optics and other accessories safe.
Training
ILEETA 2023 Provides Wide Range of Experts to Instruct Trainers
The ILEETA Conference & Expo drew hundreds of officers and trainers to St. Louis, MO, this week.
March 24, 2023
Cpl. Torre Jennings, left, of the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (GA), and Officer Vitaliy Moskvich, of the Hamilton Police Department (NY), practice with kettlebells to learn how to improve their shooting muscles.
Patrol
10 Tips for Starting a Drone as First Responder Program
Sgt. Dustin Bruzee, UAS/DFR supervisor at the Chula Vista Police Department, shares tips that can help any department that plans to start a Drone as First Responder Program.
March 17, 2023
The Chula Vista Police Department (CA) was the first agency to create a Drone as First Responder program and now other departments wanting to follow suit often reach out for advice.
Patrol
DART Removes Common Barriers to Firearms Training
Digimation / DART Range
Digimation's DART provides options for police while overcoming barriers to training.
March 17, 2023
DART can convert any area, even small spaces, into a training range.
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