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NewsSeptember 10, 2024

Widow Sues Indiana Agency Over Husband’s Training Death

The 11-page civil complaint filed last week by the deputy’s wife claims that the academy and its training staff put the deputy at undue risk of injury and death.

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Articlesby Dave SmithAugust 29, 2024

Dave Smith: The Deadly Effects of De-Training

Tragic events often occur when even well-trained folks do something over and over. It isn’t the rookie that has bad habits, takes shortcuts, or ignores danger signals.

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NewsJuly 31, 2024

Former Denver Police Recruit Sues Over “Hazing” He Says Cost Him His Legs

Victor Moses told the paramedics that he was "extremely fatigued" and experiencing "extreme leg cramping," a sign of distress in people with sickle cell trait, something Moses said he had in a police application form, the lawsuit says.

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NewsJuly 11, 2024

NYPD Recruit Dies After Collapsing During Training

Probationary Officer Edgar Ordonez, 33, was training outdoors at the department's shooting range at Rodman's Neck in the Bronx when he collapsed just before noon.

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NewsJuly 8, 2024

NYPD Training Officers in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

"Jiu jitsu and wrestling are both sports that utilize minimal force to control a suspect. So by using minimal force you prevent injuries to suspect civilians and officers," said Lt. Kirk Anderson of the Tactical Training Unit.

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Articlesby David GriffithJune 28, 2024

10 Tips for Better De-Escalation Training

Knowing how to defuse a situation without force is essential for effective policing. It can prevent injury to officers, the public, and the subject.

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NewsJune 13, 2024

Virginia Sheriff’s Deputy Wounded in Range Accident

The wounded officer was taken to a nearby hospital for surgery on his serious but non-life-threatening wound, officials said. He is now out of surgery and in stable condition.

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NewsMay 31, 2024

California Agency’s Training Exercise Exposes Elementary School to Chemical Agents

The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office, which oversaw the crowd-control training exercise on May 21 and launched an investigation of the incident, has apologized to the students and their families as well as the faculty.

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NewsMay 24, 2024

Regulators Say Safety Violations Led to Range Fire That Killed LA County Deputy

Inspectors said the buildup of combustible dust — such as accumulated gunpowder — caused the deadly blaze

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NewsApril 22, 2024

California Deputy Dies from Injuries Suffered in October Shooting Range Fire

Deputy Alfredo “Freddy” Flores succumbed to his injuries Saturday night after fighting for his life for months, attorney Joe A. Nunez said on behalf of the Flores family

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