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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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Some trainers say it takes 5,000 reps or five years to master a weapon or a skill, but that doesn't match the research. The research says we don't know how many reps or how long it will take YOU to master a skill.
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Tattoos have become very popular in the law enforcement and military communities. Officers who get inked often choose a tattoo of something that has great meaning to them, such as family, their faith, or a close friend. View a few examples of tattoos. Photos courtesy of Steve Winterstein of Five-O Tattoo in Elburn, Ill.
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Gary (Ind.) Police Chief Wade Ingram demoted Officer Jason Johnson, after the officer was seen in a rap video with his cruiser. Read the full story here.
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NYPD officer Ivan Marcano was shot after he confronted three armed robbers while off duty. Officer Marcano returned fire, striking one of three suspects. Read the full story here.
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As street cops we can break down three major areas in which we use some type of stance: field interviewing, fighting (obtaining control), and shooting. Many police academies and law enforcement agencies have a variation for each of the three areas described. My question is why?
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A go bag is usually filled with loaded magazines, water, and snacks. It's a stop-gap to keep you functioning while away from your patrol car and main resources for a few hours.
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An Oklahoma City Police recruit who was critically injured during arrest and control training died as a result of that injury, the agency has announced.
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A police K-9 isn't a simple weapon used to attack suspects. At least not anymore. Temperament, sensory ability, and certain natural drives are just some of the considerations. Not just any dog has what it takes to work in law enforcement.
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An Anderson (Ind.) Police officer's 11-year-old daughter posted a 4-minute video to YouTube in which she shows notecards imploring city leaders not to lay off her father as budget cuts loom. Read the full story here.
Read More →Vallejo leaders unanimously agreed Tuesday night to accelerate a plan approved in June to hire five new police officers. The Vallejo City Council's vote comes before city labor negotiators have hammered out a city-forged plan to reduce new police hires' pension packages.
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