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Trainingby Wayne ParhamNovember 8, 2022

How Officers Can Stay Safe Around Hazardous Materials

“Just step back and say, ‘this is out of my ballpark.’ Don't rush in, don't get overzealous, don't think you can jump out and do it when you can't,” says Jim Whitfield..

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Patrolby Wayne ParhamNovember 4, 2022

GA Police Department Fields Swiftwater Rescue Team

If the water rescue is something that the patrol officer cannot safely perform, Sgt. Andrew Rausch says the best action is to keep an eye on the victim and wait for a swiftwater team, whether fire or police, to arrive.

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Patrolby Dave SmithOctober 14, 2022

Dave Smith: Stop Spreading “Civil War Porn”

It would seem leaders would desperately seek to heal the rifts, reinforce our faith in our systems of government, and tone down the rhetoric

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Point of Lawby Eric DaigleOctober 14, 2022

Point of Law: Using Informants to Conduct Searches

While investigating a public employee, the FBI used a disgruntled associate to search for evidence. It didn’t go well.

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Point of Lawby David GriffithOctober 14, 2022

Editorial: Redefining “Safety”

The SAFE-T Act, set to take effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day, will strain police budgets and endanger officers and the public.

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Special Unitsby David GriffithOctober 11, 2022

Giving SROs More Firepower and Tools for School Shooter Response

Chiefs and sheriffs are now providing their school resource officers with long guns, hard armor ballistic protection, and even gun detecting dogs to prevent or minimize the carnage from active shooter attacks.

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Technologyby David GriffithOctober 3, 2022

New Technologies from Axon and Its Partners Can Improve Active Shooter Response

“Our core business is making TASERs, body cameras, and evidence management tools,” Axon CEO Rick Smith says. “But we have developed partnerships with companies that have complementary capabilities.”

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Commandby Scott HyderkahnOctober 3, 2022

Tactical Doctrine and Response to Active Shooters

Active shooter response operations should flow seamlessly throughout the entire mission and be designed to end hostilities at the first opportunity. It begins with the sole responder moving to contact to finish the threat.

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Patrolby Kory FlowersOctober 3, 2022

Guest Editorial: You Must Commit Yourself to Protecting the Innocent

We cannot stand outside and let an active shooter murder children. We have to be willing to risk our lives to save theirs.

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Commandby David GriffithSeptember 28, 2022

2022 Innovative LE Leaders: Missouri Chief Works to Build the Character Of Kids

Through athletics and day camp activities Willard Police Chief Thomas McClain teaches his community’s kids about responsibility, honor, self control, and discernment.

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