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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamJune 16, 2022

AL Department Uses Grants and Collaboration to Train Officers for Mental Health Calls

“We have to improve the perception of how people see law enforcement as well. I think this is one of the things that helps us do that when we are approaching things differently in the correct way, like this, as opposed to responding or reacting to these calls in a way that is counterproductive to the individual and the family.”

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 15, 2022

GA Sheriff’s Sergeant Dies After Medical Crisis During Classroom Training

Sgt. Sean M. Free initially felt nauseous during an indoor training session on Tuesday.

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Videosby Doug WyllieJune 13, 2022

The Role of Civilians in Police Training

POLICE Contributing Editor Doug Wyllie and police trainer Kim Schlau discuss the role of civilian experts in law enforcement education.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 30, 2022

LAPD Officer Dies After Training Accident

According to LAPD, the 32-year-old was acting as a bike instructor at the academy, working through a training scenario that involved grappling with another officer.

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Videosby Doug WyllieMay 9, 2022

Rethinking the OODA Loop

Why "orientation" is the most critical aspect of the OODA Loop.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2022

Civilian Role Player Shot During Michigan Police Training

The civilian was a "role player" in a training scenario when an auxiliary officer in the training fired a shot from his service weapon, hitting the person in the abdomen, state police said.

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Videosby Doug WyllieApril 25, 2022

Applying a Famous Mother Theresa Quote to Law Enforcement

Graham Tinius, training coordinator of the National Association of Field Training Officers, talks about how Mother Theresa's philosophy of just help one works for police.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamApril 18, 2022

CA Lieutenant With Autistic Son Leads Awareness Efforts; He and Wife Design Special Patch

Lt. Brian Corletto, of the Whittier (CA) Police Department, is leading his department’s efforts to educate the community about individuals on the autism spectrum as Autism Acceptance Month is observed across the nation during April. The veteran officer of 16 years understands the need to create understanding and acceptance not just as a first responder but also as a parent.

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Videosby Doug WyllieApril 11, 2022

Making Training More Memorable with Catchphrases

Brian Willis, president of Winning Mind Training, talks about how he uses memorable phrases to make law enforcement training concepts easier to understand and retain.

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Articlesby Doug WyllieApril 6, 2022

Martial Arts and Officer Safety

Expertise in a martial art can help you end resistance and even attacks quickly and effectively, reducing risk of injury to you and the suspect.

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