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Inside the Badge is a collection of blogs offering unique insights and perspectives from the Law Enforcement Community

Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamMarch 17, 2023

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.

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Inside the Badge by Wayne ParhamMarch 17, 2023

DART Removes Common Barriers to Firearms Training

Digimation's DART provides options for police while overcoming barriers to training.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 17, 2023

Recent Incidents Prompt Reminders for Officer Safety While Directing Traffic

There are myriad factors contribute to incidents in which an officer is struck by a vehicle while directing traffic—everything from weather, to the negligence/impairment of the offending vehicle's driver, to the officer's own actions—but a few basic safety strategies can mitigate the risks.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 13, 2023

Required Reading: 5 Not-So-Obvious Book Titles Recommended for Police Trainers

We asked five well known-and well-read police trainers for some of the titles in their recommended reading in their library. Unsurprisingly, their five recommended titles are as diverse and as interesting as their chosen focus of instruction in the field of law enforcement.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 10, 2023

New Michigan Budget Mandates In-Service Training for State's 17,000+ Officers

The proposed 2024 budget for the state of Michigan includes stipulations that specific funds be set aside for mandated in-service training required for law enforcement officers to maintain their police certification.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieMarch 3, 2023

DOJ Releases Report Containing "Roadmap" Aimed at Reforming Ohio Police

The DOJ's COPS Office recently released a report containing a set of recommendations aimed at "reforming" the Columbus (OH) Division of Police amid backlash over how it handled protests in the immediate aftermath of two high-profile officer-involved shootings.

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