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University of Virginia Cops Now Training in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity"

Training in "Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity" goes well beyond the well-intentioned effort to hire, train, and retain in the ranks individuals from a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds. It addresses somewhat more abstract concepts such as cultural competency, microaggressions, implicit bias, confirmation bias, and others.

Quotes That Hammer Home Police Training Lessons

Police trainers frequently use quotes and historical references to hammer home their instruction for a variety of reasons. Here are five quotes utilized by five notable law enforcement trainers.

School Resource Officers Adjust to the Post-COVID Campus Paradigm

It's fair to say that education in America will never be what it was before the year that COVID hit. As everyone begins to adjust to whatever "new normal" will develop in coming years, it will require effort from students, parents, teachers, administrators, and most notable the SROs whose job it is to keep all of the above safe.

IACP 2022: Technology Reshaping Modern Law Enforcement Response

During IACP 2022 I was fortunate to check out many technologies that drive efficiencies in communication and information management but at the same time target improving officer, and public, safety.

Motorola Solutions showcased Incident Management for Apple CarPlay and provided information on other products and services at IACP 2022.

3 Reminders for Police on "Toy" and "Replica" Weapons as Halloween Approaches

For years now, bad guys have been painting guns in neon colors to look like toys, while so-called "toys" have become so realistic that they're virtually indistinguishable from the real thing—especially in rapidly unfolding, high-stress situations.

In an October 2018 Facebook post, the Great Falls (MT) Police Department—asks, 'If someone pointed each of these guns at you, with only a second to decide, would you be able to tell which one is real and which one is fake? Would you bet someone else's life on it? Would you bet your life on it?'

IACP 2022: Fully Rugged Tablet, Covert Communications, and Electric Patrol Bikes

While walking the aisles this week at IACP 2022, I found everything from ALPR systems and new body-worn cameras to apparel, and nearly anything else that would help an officer or a department.

Getac's full rugged A140 tablet was on display inside a patrol vehicle.

Police Nationwide Besieged by False School Shooting Calls

Multiple motivations have been posited for the false calls. Some may be pranks. Some may be kids hoping to disrupt their schools. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman raised concerns that the swatting could be testing law enforcement responses to find weaknesses.

Sarasota County, FL, Sheriff's deputies train to respond to an active shooter. (Photo: Sarasota County SO/Screen Shot)

Massachusetts Officer's Dog Shooting Prompts Roll-Call Training Reminders

Every year, there are countless incidents in which officers conducting regular patrol functions encounter dogs. Some events end with the dog being fatally shot. Many other episodes are innocuous. Here are some tactical tips for discussion at roll call before your next shift.

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How Police Trainers Can Break Down One Giant Roadblock to Adult Learning

When the brain is engaged in "executive state," a student in a classroom can absorb, analyze, interpret, and remember complex concepts for use at a later time. When a person is in "survival state," they can't do any of those things.

Tragic Florida Blue-on-Blue Shooting Prompts Thinking About the Unthinkable

Law enforcement leaders—and trainers—across the country should look at the tragedy in Florida this week as an impetus to ask and answer the question, "What if this happened here?"

Financial Incentives Meant to Address the Recruiting Crisis Mostly Miss the Mark

As the Los Angeles Police Department continues to look for new ways to attract young officers into its ranks, it has unveiled plans for a program intended to lure recruits to the agency that centers on financial assistance for housing.

Augmented Reality Technology May Mitigate Problems Present in VR Training

VR and AR training technologies help drive police trainers ever-forward down the never-ending pathway toward the desired destination of improved police officer safety and success of on the streets.

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