Dave SmithMore from Dave SmithPatrolNormalcy BiasOfficers might find themselves in a mental state called "normalcy bias" which can cause them to woefully underestimate the possible negative impact of a crisis or disaster.August 20, 2015PatrolThe CrowdHe raced to help one of the victims and, as he struggled vainly to save her life, he was stunned by the crowd that gathered around; not to help, but to observe, to…what?July 2, 2015PatrolWearing ArmorNext to training and modern medicine, the single most important factor in the increased survivability of today's police officer is this modern version of the chainmail worn into combat for centuries by warriors. Back then no clear-thinking fighter would have been caught dead without his mail under his tunic, so what is our excuse?June 25, 2015PatrolPositive NegativismOptimism is a sense of control in your life, the belief that you can control your destiny and your emotions, and that if you continue to strive you can create positive outcomes.May 24, 2015PatrolMagic LessonsMagicians use humor and empathy to lower your guard, so keep yours up and don't relax just because the subject you are dealing with seems "nice." Rather, you should be the one to use humor and empathy to lower the guard of the people you're dealing with: suspects, witnesses, and internal affairs alike.April 10, 2015PatrolThank You for FreedomPeople who live in fear are not really free, or cannot stay free long with such anxiety, and you are the ones they call in a crisis.March 23, 2015PatrolCaring and CamaraderieHow can it be that when one of our brotherhood is suffering they don't get the emotional support so desperately needed, or worse get criticism for failing to do this or do that which "surely would have changed the outcome?"February 27, 2015PatrolThe One with the Effective Toys WinsIf some gizmo looks cool, but replaces nothing on your belt and yet requires you to change the way you do your job, you need to think twice, or three times, before acquiring it.January 13, 2015PatrolWash The HandsInfection control is about taking care of yourself and the people around you by just doing some simple things that can be a pain in the butt.December 21, 2014PatrolEstate Planning: What Will You Do?You have a "go-bag" for the rare active shooter and even visualize racing down a school hallway to put a stop to such evil. But do you have a "doomsday file" for your friends and loved ones should something happen to you?November 21, 2014Previous PagePage 10 of 21Next Page
