Wayne Parham

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.

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.

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

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.

NC Chief asks City Council to Cut Sworn Positions to Boost Pay

Greensboro (NC) Police Chief John Thompson wants the city council to reduce his number of sworn officers and use the funds to better pay his existing officers and improve recruitment chances.

April 12, 2023

Chief John Thompson pitches the plan to the city council during a meeting.

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.

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.

Streamlight CEO Shares Insight into Company’s 5o Years

Streamlight celebrates its 5oth anniversary this year and CEO Ray Sharrah has been with the company longer than anyone else. He takes time to explain how Streamlight has found success and longevity through its people and products.

March 29, 2023

Streamlight CEO Ray Sharrah visits the TLR production line earlier this week. He has worked with the company for most of its 50 years.

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.

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.

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