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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2019

Axon Partners with Chicago PD for Virtual Reality Empathy Training Program

Axon's VR training is offered through Axon Academy, a network of online and in-person training for law enforcement. The VR training program is designed to better equip officers with the tools to de-escalate situations involving people suffering from mental health issues, crises, or psychotic episodes.

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Videosby Staff WriterMay 17, 2019

(Video) Asking "What's Important Now?" Helps Officers

Renowned police trainer Brian Willis discusses how the question, "What's Important Now?" can help officers be safer and more successful both on and off duty.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2019

TX Cadet Charged with Aggravated Assault in Classroom Shooting

Clayton Whatley, 21, claimed his gun went off accidentally while he was reaching for a pencil out of his book bag during a class. The bullet fragments hit three of his fellow cadets, wounding two of them in their legs.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2019

Cleveland Making It Easier for Lateral Transfers to Join Force

Now, if an applicant already has their OPOTA certification, they will go through an abbreviated academy with Cleveland PD. This abbreviated academy will only be about 12 to 14 weeks, as opposed to 7 months.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 6, 2019

K2 Solutions: Bomb Dog Training in a Box

K2 Solutions' new Canine Scent Kit helps handlers and agencies maintain the capabilities of their bomb dogs.

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ProductsApril 30, 2019

FirstForward

FirstForward is a free online training network for first responders with access to more than 650 courses, including hundreds of free courses.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 29, 2019

Texas Police Cadet Charged After Accidentally Shooting Classmates

A cadet in a Texas City police academy classroom was arrested after a gun he brought to class in his backpack discharged, injuring three other cadets, police say.

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Articlesby Darrell BurtonApril 26, 2019

How to Speak to the Mentally Ill

Barking orders and giving demands to someone who is already agitated will only make things worse.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 25, 2019

Minneapolis Police Union to Offer Free "Warrior Style" Training After Mayor Prohibits It

Following Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s banning of "warrior style” training for Minneapolis police, an online training program will be offered free to all Minneapolis police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 10, 2019

Video: Police Union President Blasts Portland City Council for Anti-Cop Sentiment

Turner said the reason PPB is understaffed is because of the "intense anti-police sentiment in our city, that city council seems to share."

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