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Patrol•by Mike Grimes•October 10, 2016

If It Pleases the Court

No amount of initial classroom instruction can adequately prepare an officer for court. But I want to share some tips and debunk some myths about this important, though painstaking, facet of a law enforcement career.

Technology•by David Griffith•October 10, 2016

The Cloud: Beyond Data Storage

Many law enforcement agencies have turned to the cloud as a solution for their data needs and for delivering mission critical information to officers in the field.

Training•by Michael Schlosser•October 10, 2016

Don't Forget about Your Baton

Most officers have never used their batons as a striking tool, and most officers have either rarely or never used their baton as a leverage tool or control device.

Patrol•by Laura Scarry•October 10, 2016

Think Before You Hit Send

What about those text messages and emails that are sent on officers' personal devices? Are they safe from scrutinizing eyes?

Training•by David Griffith•October 7, 2016

IADLEST NCP: Helping Officers Find Better Training

IADLEST's National Certification Program (NCP) evaluates both online and in-person training programs for law enforcement officers. IADLEST has both created a methodology and a process for evaluating training before granting its seal of approval.

Patrol•by Dave Smith•October 6, 2016

Are You a Cynic?

While the Cynics say "People are stupid" and walk away, the Stoics say, "Some people are stupid and I can't change that; I can only control myself and choose to help them anyway."

Training•by Amaury Murgado•October 6, 2016

Don't Be an Idea Person

It's been said that ideas are a dime a dozen but the people who implement them are priceless. As a supervisor, you get to decide whether you're worth more than a dime.

Patrol•by Jon Adler•October 6, 2016

Protecting 9/11 First Responders

Since the 2001 attacks, over 100 law enforcement officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses due to sustained toxin exposure. Finally, our government seems poised to do more than just remember our fallen heroes.

Patrol•by Chris Smith•October 5, 2016

Wounded Officer Treatment and Transport

The minutes slowly click by. The wounded officer is moaning and asking loudly for help. You tell him, "It's going to be OK; EMS is coming." But you think to yourself, "Where are they?"

Technology•by Ronnie Garrett•September 6, 2016

Better Than a Crystal Ball

Can you predict the future? Some agencies are finding that you can by using tools that enable them to perform predictive policing, which is defined as the use of mathematical, predictive, and analytical techniques in law enforcement to identify and disrupt criminal activity.

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