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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 WriterMarch 8, 2016

Video: Police Departments Nationwide Struggling to Find New Recruits

Police departments all across the country are struggling to find new recruits. Experts point to the so-called "Ferguson Effect" as part of the cause.

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 8, 2016

Police Departments Nationwide Struggling to Find New Recruits

Police departments all across the country are struggling to find new recruits. Experts like James Chriss point to the so-called "Ferguson Effect" as part of the reason. More Here.

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Articlesby Michael T. RayburnMarch 4, 2016

Shooting from the Hip

Hip shooting can give you the edge you need to defeat an assailant that's close to you. At close distances all we're looking for is hits on a human-sized target.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2016

Video: LAPD Offers Inside Look at Police Shooting Investigations, Training

LAPD tactics are under scrutiny as the department reviews last year's rise in crime and how officers responded. On Wednesday, members of the media had a front-row view of training at the Davis Academy in Granada Hills, CA.

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Videosby Staff WriterMarch 3, 2016

LAPD Offers Inside Look at Police Shooting Investigations, Training

LAPD tactics are under scrutiny as the department reviews last year's rise in crime and how officers responded. On Wednesday, members of the media had a front-row view of training at the Davis Academy in Granada Hills, CA. More Here.

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Articlesby Dave SmithMarch 2, 2016

Off Duty, Not Off Guard

Even with the limited weapons and carry options I had, I always carried off duty. What about you? Are you ready to defend the ones you love against deadly force when you are off duty?

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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 2, 2016

De-Escalation Training: Learning to Back Off

De-escalation training is not new nor innovative. The philosophy behind the training is that officers need to take every opportunity to slow down a situation when possible.

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Articlesby Amaury MurgadoMarch 2, 2016

Taking Charge of Yourself

Supervisors often hear that they are to lead by example, but what does that really mean? You are the first person who has to obey in order to comply with the very things you demand of others.

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Articlesby Thomas Holmes and Sam EgglestonFebruary 29, 2016

Balance Manipulation in Arrest and Control

The system, called "JET," is a product of the Jinsei Institute of Durango, CO, which maintains that the use of balance manipulation can decrease a subject's ability to move, resist, or escalate and give trained officers significant advantages during approach and contact.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 29, 2016

Cheating Scandal Prompts Review of Testing Practices at Pennsylvania State Police Academy

Cheating allegations at the Pennsylvania State Police Academy have prompted a review of testing practices, as well as the removal of 29 cadets who were likely involved to date.

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