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Patrol
Negotiating with Suicidal Subjects
Suicide by cop, like other suicides, can be devastating for loved ones of the subject. But unlike other suicides, suicide by cop places a weighty burden on the involved officers that can be career-ending, as a high percentage of officers involved in fatal shootings leave policing within a year of the incident.
May 24, 2015
Patrol
A NY Training Program for EDP Response is a Great Model to Mirror
The Troy (NY) Police Department's Emotionally Distressed Persons Response Team (EDPRT)—and its weeklong training held at Hudson Valley Community College—helps officers deal with emotionally disturbed persons, suicidal subjects, people exhibiting irrational behavior, and individuals suffering from psychiatric crises.
April 25, 2022
Patrol
Mentally Ill Subjects
Research shows that approximately five percent of U.S. citizens have a serious mental illness. What this means for law enforcement is that approximately seven percent of police contacts involve a mentally ill person and 10 to 15 percent of incarcerated persons are mentally ill.
May 31, 2007
SWAT
Suicidal Active Shooter: The Answer
You've only got two options with the information you've received. Shoot the suspect or get him to place his weapon on the floor and submit to arrest.
October 16, 2013
Patrol
Video: Okla. Cops Fired for Restraining Hospital Patient
Surveillance video showing Bartlesville (Okla.) Police officers restraining a hospital patient has led to the firing of two officers involved in the incident.
March 20, 2012
Patrol
TX Officer Fatally Shoots Man Who Rams Police Car
"The information passed to the officers was that the subject's family was able to take a gun away from him before he drove away," the release states. "However, they were not sure if he had any additional weapons."
February 23, 2022
Command
National Tactical Officers Association Announces First Ever Law Enforcement Leadership Symposium
Developing strong leadership is a challenging task for police agencies. In recognition, the NTOA is offering this weeklong training event that will provide an array of its most sought-after leadership courses, led by some of the nation’s best instructors in law enforcement leadership training.
February 26, 2019
Patrol
Contacting Mentally Ill Subjects
Fill your tool belt with things you need to keep yourself safe when dealing with the mentally ill. Each piece of information gathered before arriving on scene is another tool you may need.
November 30, 2008
Patrol
Combative Subjects Require Special Care
Responding to calls involving violent, incoherent or uncontrollable subjects is never easy. Unlike rational individuals who can be taken into custody with little more than a show of authority, irrational subjects are extremely unpredictable.
June 30, 1996
Training
Dealing with Transgender Subjects
We face many things on the street every daily that can bring harsh judgments and lawsuits. This is one area where simple training and awareness would go a long way toward protecting the rights of people not commonly understood by officers.
January 3, 2013
Patrol
Gaining the Upper Hand on Combative Subjects
Great strides have been made in police technology over the last 25 years. Advances are evident in almost every area of police work from the collection of evidence to the use of computers in squad cars. But when it comes to training, one law enforceÂment team has drawn from the past to develop a method for controlling vioÂlent subjects.
August 31, 1996
Special Units
NTOA to Hold Annual Conference in Milwaukee Next Month
More than 70 courses will be offered, including seminars, practical tracks and several contemporary incident debriefs. Topics include team management, risk mitigation, current case law and emerging trends in tactical operations. Attendees can choose from an outstanding selection of incident debriefs and seminars on patrol, leadership, current legal issues and many other topics.
August 22, 2018
Patrol
Caution: Handle All Subjects with Care
As a survival-smart officer you already know that prisonÂers can be dangerous. You are very much aware that every year American peace officers are murdered after taking offenders into custody. Attention to some basic officer survival skills aimed at the safe handling of prisonÂers can help keep you from adding your name to the bloody statistics.
October 31, 1996
Patrol
Chicago Standoff Ends Peacefully—3 Subjects in Custody
The standoff lasted nearly seven hours on Sunday, and when it was over, three people had been taken into custody for questioning.
March 11, 2019
Patrol
Safetyhander Mitts Keep Subjects' Hands Secure, Harmless
Safetyhander Hand Restraint Mitts are designed to be used in conjunction with handcuffs to provide increased security for prisoners and detainees. This video shows how difficult it is to manipulate any objects when both hands are secured in the mitts.
April 30, 2014
Special Units
Tactics for Dealing with Subjects on the Autism Spectrum
People with ASD might show no outward signs of their condition so their actions and responses might be misunderstood. Here are some tips for encounters with autistic subjects.
February 17, 2020
Point of Law
Video: Articulating Interactions with Mentally Ill Subjects Using Mnemonics
Attorney Missy O'Linn discusses the mnemonics that can help officers explain their actions after an incident involving a mentally ill or unstable subject.
March 8, 2019
Patrol
Subject's Father Accidentally Shot During NYPD Narco Raid
Officer Andrew McCormack, 37, fired one shot while executing a search warrant at 7 a.m. for the arrest of Albert Colon, 41. The round struck Jose Colon, the 76-year-old father of the subject. He is expected to fully recover.
January 21, 2011
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