Police Magazine

Doug Wyllie

Contributing Editor

Doug Wyllie has authored thousands of feature articles, opinion columns, news reports, and tactical tips with the goal of ensuring that police officers are safer and more successful on the streets. Doug is a Western Publishing Association “Maggie Award” winner for Best Regularly Featured Digital Edition Column. He is a member of International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), an Associate Member of the California Peace Officers’ Association (CPOA), and a member of the Public Safety Writers Association (PSWA).

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 11, 2022

Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in Training for Low-Light Operations

In the quest to improve officer safety—and performance—during low-light deadly-force encounters, many agencies have added emerging new technologies such as red-dot optics, tritium sights, and weapon-mounted flashlights. Over-reliance on these technologies can be problematic. Training is key.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 8, 2022

News Headlines Highlight Need for Vigilance in Officer Safety During Training

Although rare, there are—tragically—altogether too many instances in which officers are badly hurt or killed in training. Here are some considerations for increasing safety and decreasing the potential for harm.

Articles•by Doug Wyllie•July 5, 2022

Low-Light Operations: A Critical Training Need

Some reports say as much as 75% of law enforcement shootings occur in poorly lit or dark areas, but many agencies fail to offer low-light firearms training.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•July 1, 2022

Multi-Agency Training in New York Highlights Importance of Maritime Units

Late last month, a group of police agencies in New York participated in a two-day training exercise held in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard New York. It was one of many such training exercises undertaken by maritime and airborne units across the country every year in preparation for a busy summer season of rescue operations.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•June 27, 2022

Training in the Era of De-Policing: Adjusting to Shifting Public Opinion

De-policing in America has led many cities to record-high homicide rates, along with tragic increases in every manner of crime. But perhaps the tide is turning. Perhaps However, the mounting toll of lost lives, lost property, and lost sense of community safety seems to scream for "refunding" the police.

Inside the Badge •by Doug Wyllie•June 27, 2022

Police Magazine

Doug Wyllie

Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in Training for Low-Light Operations

News Headlines Highlight Need for Vigilance in Officer Safety During Training

Low-Light Operations: A Critical Training Need

Multi-Agency Training in New York Highlights Importance of Maritime Units

Training in the Era of De-Policing: Adjusting to Shifting Public Opinion

Driving Toward Safer Vehicle Pursuit Safety with Better Training and Tactics

Lesson Learned from Uvalde: Training is Only Good if it's Put to Good Use

Training to Take Flight in Law Enforcement UAV/UAS Operations

The Role of Civilians in Police Training

Compassion vs. Empathy in Police Training