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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 Staff WriterJune 26, 2019

Chicago Mayor Says Planned $95M Police Academy Should Be Bigger, Better

After touring Chicago's current police academy and seeing recruits apprehending mock suspects in a dark hallway, Mayor Lori Lightfoot came away more convinced than ever that replacing the academy is essential to improve police training.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 26, 2019

(Video) Tactics for Surviving an Ambush Attack

Don Alwes discusses how increased officer situational awareness, proper tactical response, and knowledge of John Boyd's OODA Loop can keep officers safer in the event of an ambush attack.

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ProductsJune 26, 2019

Online Training

ThinBlueOnLine.com provides practice-based training to build de-escalation and other verbal communication skills in law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2019

Facing Officer Shortage Portland Chief Relaxes Education Standards for Recruits

The bureau has 128 officer vacancies and hasn’t been able to fill them as fast as veterans are retiring, with another large wave of retirements expected in August 2020.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 21, 2019

Meggitt Training Systems Outfits Dual-Use and Rare Two-Story Live-Fire Indoor Ranges

Meggitt Training Systems is equipping a two-story firing range in Ohio and a dual-use one in North Carolina.

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Articlesby Staff WriterJune 17, 2019

4 Major Reasons to Go Back To College

Nowadays, it’s not uncommon for adults to return to college, especially with the flexibility that distance education can provide for busy students. Here are four reasons why you might consider going back to school.

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Articlesby Dave SmithJune 14, 2019

Dave Smith: The Expert Speaks …Wrong Again!

If you want to more effectively predict outcomes, learn a little about a lot.

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Videosby Staff WriterJune 13, 2019

(Video) Train and Equip Officers for Self-Care/Buddy Care

Don Alwes emphasizes the critical life-saving nature of first-aid equipment and training so wounded LEOs can treat themselves and fellow officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 13, 2019

Canadian Agency Approves New Training Facility for Firearms and Defensive Tactics

Officers with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol will soon have a new training facility to work on firearms and defensive tactics skills.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 12, 2019

Kentucky Deputy Wounded by Friendly Fire Said He was More Afraid of Poorly Trained Officers Than Criminals

“Some of the guys did not have tactical experience to be, you know, on the situation. You know, as high stress as something like that is,” Morales told investigators.

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