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What technologies help prepare officers for active shooter response situations? This behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement training explores shot simulators, smart firearms, laser target systems, and the tools used to build safer, more effective training environments.
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The Police Commission, the civilian panel that oversees the LAPD, began conducting closed-door interviews Wednesday morning, a source familiar with the process confirmed.
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At a minimum, veterinarians recommend that K-9 handlers carry a first-aid kit, learn how to give injections, and know how to administer oxygen. A brief session with your veterinarian or even a vet tech should be sufficient to learn how to correctly give injections. Here are some photos to illustrate proper first-aid techniques. For more information about first aid that handlers should know, read the POLICE Magazine article K-9 First-Aid Kit Basics.
Read More →Highway Patrol Col. Mike Rapich has observed what he calls a “wage war” among agencies competing for personnel. “We’re in a really aggressive recruiting effort,” he says, “probably more so than I’ve seen in the 25 years I’ve been with the agency.”
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The department is partnering with the University of the District of Columbia Community College as well as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture to improve the city’s community policing.
Read More →The new Criminal Justice Training Center consists of a two-story 38,932 square foot building that contains a new multi-purpose room, classrooms, force simulation room, faculty offices, lecture space, a lifetime fitness lab, a ready room, mat room, locker rooms, armory, administration and reception areas, and a conference room.
Read More →The goal of the program is to encourage law enforcement professionals to apply the important concepts revealed in this research when investigating, reconstructing, recalling or otherwise analyzing use of force. The courses will run for two days and take place at various cities around the United States in 2018.
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The Wisconsin Trigger Company has announced its newest product, the HoldZall Target Holding System. The HoldZall is designed to hold a wide variety of items, allowing you to use them as targets.
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Officers perform better when their training includes drills and scenarios that require them to use their skills in context under realistic conditions.
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To avoid needlessly recruiting additional officers, agencies are working to keep current officers happy in their careers.
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Agencies are being forced to embrace new ways of reaching potential hires to fill their ranks.
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