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Training to Take Flight in Law Enforcement UAV/UAS Operations

Police operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) requires the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration.

Compassion vs. Empathy in Police Training

Empathy in law enforcement is now a thing. But the word "empathy" is sometimes used in the law enforcement context somewhat incorrectly—or at least incompletely—and can have negative consequences for officers.

VR's Second Act: Axon's New Kit Signals Shift to Realistic, "Anywhere, Anytime" Training

If the story of virtual reality in law enforcement training were told in the form of a three act play, the rollout of Axon's new offering might qualify as a good place to end Act I—where setting, main characters, and plot background have been established, and the "action" begins.

New York Court Ruling on "Chokeholds" Reignites Police Training Debate

The New York State Supreme Court has ruled a state law banning "chokeholds" may take now effect, potentially permanently removing that tactic from an officer's available inventory of arrest-and-control techniques.

3 Roll-Call Training Reminders for Summer Patrol Safety

Memorial Day is traditionally the unofficial start to summer. For American law enforcement, it signals the start of the "silly season." Here are some reminders for police trainers and street leaders to pass along to officers as they set about their summer patrols.

Training in the Era of De-Policing: FTOs Facing (and Overcoming) Challenges

Despite the challenges FTOs face today, Dan Greene—Executive Director of the National Association of Field Training Officers (NAFTO)—remains optimistic about where the profession is going, and how well FTOs are adjusting to the ever-changing landscape.

Claims of Hazing at CA Academy Recall the Worst Words in Police Training

The seven deadly sins were, are, and always will be pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. The seven worst words in police training were, are, and always will be "That's the way we've always done it."

When/Then Thinking and Training for Police Amid Threat of Post-Roe "Protests"

Regardless of what may come to pass with the SCOTUS decision on Dobbs—and in your community—in weeks and/or months, the police will be the people holding the line between the lawlessness and the law abiding.

Opinion: CDC Endangers Border Patrol Safety

Terminating Title 42 will lead to an estimated 18,000 illegal aliens per day coming over the border. This will expose Border Patrol agents to greater risk of disease and physical assault.

Police Trainer Says Officers Should "Practice What You Suck At"

Todd Fletcher—owner and lead instructor for Combative Firearms Training and 2022 ILEETA Trainer of the Year—delivers a course titled, "Practice What You Suck At" during which he emphasizes the importance of working on skills that improving your weaknesses and take you outside of your comfort zone.

Todd Fletcher—owner and lead instructor for Combative Firearms Training and 2022 ILEETA Trainer of the Year—delivers a course entitled, 'Practice What You Suck At' during which he emphasizes the importance of working on skills that improving your weaknesses and take you outside of your comfort zone.

What Police Trainers Can Take Away from the "Slap Heard 'Round the World"

What in the world does the "Slap Heard 'Round the World" incident at the Oscars mean for law enforcement training? For starters, it should reinforce the principle that reviewing police videos for the purposes of training is more than just watching a playback and playing MMQB.

Michigan Agency's New VR Training Emphasizes De-Escalation, Less Lethal

The Battle Creek Police Department will soon add training for its officers utilizing four newly acquired virtual reality headsets.

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