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1 Thing to be More Outraged Over than the Jussie Smollett Debacle

Am I outraged about the 16 felony charges against Jussie Smollett being summarily dropped? Sure, but I'm also utterly unsurprised. Here's something that recently happened which did surprise me, and has me pretty hot under the collar.

March 29, 2019

Officers and firefighters partnered in one of the exercises during Urban Shield 2013. Such multi-disciplinary training was the staple of the two-day training marathon until local politicians ended the event.

Child's Play: What I Learned at ILEETA 2019

During ILEETA 2019, we talked about family and friends—some of whom we've said goodbye to this year. We shared tears of sorrow, hugs of support, kisses on the cheek, and moments of uproarious laughter.

March 22, 2019

In police training, we have basically the same problems as those presented by these 'toys' of my youth.

Video: 10 "Cop Movies" Worth Seeing—Again and Again

For a little bit of lighter fare for this week, here are 10 of my favorite feature films with police officers as the central characters.

March 15, 2019

10 "Must Read" Books for Law Enforcement Officers

Being a civilian in the law enforcement universe for more than a decade now, I've learned that—in addition to talking directly with cops, doing ridealongs, and attending police training—there is enormous value in reading a wide variety of law enforcement books and training materials.

March 8, 2019

Strewn on my living room floor are a handful of books from my fairly massive collection of law enforcement books and training materials.

Was the Stephon Clark Shooting a "Suicide by Cop?"

The night before the fatal officer-involved shooting, Clark reportedly started searching the Internet for "easiest ways to kill yourself." He also sent a text to his girlfriend that included a photo of 10 pills in his hand and the message: "Let's fix our family or I'm taking all of these."

March 4, 2019

Free Speech, Violent Threats, and Learning from a Misguided Professor

Professor Joshua Clover—who teaches English and comparative literature at University of California at Davis, and according to his official bio, specializes in Marxism and "the end of capitalism"—said in an interview published in early 2016, "People think that cops need to be reformed. They need to be killed."

March 1, 2019

Professor Joshua Clover—who teaches English and comparative literature at UC Davis, and according to his official bio, specializes in Marxism and 'the end of capitalism'—said in an interview published in early 2016, 'People think that cops need to be reformed. They need to be killed.'

Cops and Kids: How 1 SRO and 1 Student Made Friendship an Art Form

Formal youth programs—cadet, explorer, athletic league, summer internships, and others—can go a long way toward creating strong bonds between police and the community they serve. So, too, can one-on-one relationships like the one between Alanna Rodriguez and Mitch Brouillette.

February 22, 2019

Student artist Alanna Rodriguez stands with School Resource Officer Mitch Brouillette of the Brentwood (CA) Police Department. Behind them is the painting she created and gave to the SRO with whom she has built a friendship.

11 Tips for Responding to Domestic Violence Calls

Here are some tips on staying safe on these types of calls for service, and ensuring the welfare of the individuals who have been victimized.

February 15, 2019

Domestic violence / domestic disturbance calls are among the most common incidents that law enforcement officers respond to on a given tour—they are also among the most dangerous.

Tips for Safety on Patrol in Severe Winter Weather

Here are some tips to ensure that you're safe on the streets when Old Man Winter takes up residence in your jurisdiction.

February 8, 2019

The Polar Vortex has retreated back to the Arctic Circle, but winter is far from over.

Prepping Police Communications for the Super Bowl

In two days, the Los Angeles Rams will square off in Atlanta against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. Verizon has worked for two years to ensure that communications capabilities for the millions of people in that city—as well as the myriad public safety entities standing watch over the event—remain available at all times.

February 1, 2019

Retired Police Commissioner Bill Bratton alongside Verizon Director of Network Assurance Michelle Kababik in the Atlanta Command Center in advance of Super Bowl LIII.

7 Tips for Safely Dealing with Animals on Patrol

Mountain lions and other very dangerous predators have been known to show up in densely populated cities. Elk have been known to get tangled in a farmer's fencing. Raccoons and opossums end up in storm drains and dumpsters on a regular basis. Here are some thoughts on dealing with non-human subjects in a way that keeps both the animal and the officer safe.

January 25, 2019

An officer with the North Kansas City (MO) Police Department coming to the rescue of a tiny kitten trapped on the Jersey barrier between the northbound and southbound lanes of an area highway.

Quotes to Inspire Greatness in Law Enforcement

Here are some inspirational quotes—some of which are famous and some of which are somewhat obscure—framed in the context of policing now and in the future.

January 18, 2019

Here are several quotes that can serve to inspire law enforcement officers.

Americans Support Police Well Beyond National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

It's easy to look at the landscape of public opinion in America and come to the conclusion that the majority of people in the United States despise the police. However, the vitriolic anti-police sentiment demonstrated by a small number of the public, the press, and the political class is not an accurate reflection of how the majority of Americans feel about their law enforcement officers.

January 11, 2019

Is a Rational, Reasonable Approach to Immigration Enforcement Possible?

Following the murder of Corporal Ronil Singh, elected officials and law enforcement leaders across California are pointing to legislation friendly to illegal immigrants as the reason an illegal immigrant was able to murder the officer in cold blood.

January 3, 2019

Following the murder of Corporal Ronil Singh, elected officials and law enforcement leaders across California are pointing to legislation friendly to illegal immigrants as the reason an illegal immigrant was able to murder the officer in cold blood.

2018 in Review: A Glass Overflowing with Great Stories of American Policing

Despite downward numbers of recruits seeking to join the ranks of law enforcement and increasing indications of de-policing across the country, we can—if we look hard enough—find countless bright spots for American policing in 2018.

December 28, 2018

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Watch the Hands: Improving Police Interactions with Deaf Subjects

Officer safety is obviously paramount—and should never be jeopardized by allowing a potentially dangerous subject who should be handcuffed to retain use of their hands—but weigh into your tactics the fact that communicating with a deaf subject who is handcuffed becomes significantly more difficult.

December 21, 2018

It is estimated that up to 9% of the population has some degree of hearing loss, which means that at some point during an officer's work week they will encounter at least a handful of people who are in this group.

Veritone's IDentify Can Help You Identify Suspects

IDentify optimizes workflows for investigative teams. Teams can seamlessly manage and track case evidence associated with an investigation from one centralized location and apply status labels related to such evidence such as active, closed, or archived. Notes and case details such as case ID, department, officer ID, case description, location, and time, can be added to the case in IDentify.

December 21, 2018

Veritone’s IDentify lets agencies quickly compare their known offenders against crime scene footage.

Politics Trumping Tactics: [Don't] Sit Down… You're Rocking the Boat

Elected officials' underlying goal of getting re-elected directly impacts how these politicians interact with their police departments in setting department policy.

December 14, 2018

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