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A new report from Accenture states that the "public safety landscape is transforming at speed and scale, requiring police forces to develop new workforce strategies, structures and skills."
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Baltimore’s interim police commissioner, Gary Tuggle, said Tuesday that he has withdrawn from consideration for the permanent job.
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American officers are facing a new era of protest, but agencies are still using tactics and methods and training their officers to the standards of 40 or more years ago. I submit to you that the time has come for change in how American officers respond to protests and riots, and that you could learn a lot from your colleagues across the Atlantic.
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A domestic disturbance call can involve anything from a verbal dispute to a homicide. So we all need reminders of the danger of domestic disputes and ensure officers are taking all precautions.
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Dealing with a reprimand at work can be very distressing for police officers. Sometimes, we create the situation, and sometimes, the situation is created for us. Either way, it's best to develop a strategy so you are prepared if and when it happens.
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An officer with the San Jose (CA) Police Department is suing the agency for alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation based upon his race, national origin and religion.
Read More →V-VICTA enables law enforcement agencies, through the use of VirTra's simulators to effectively teach, train, test and sustain departmental training requirements. The newly developed and nationally accredited coursework, when combined with the new VirTra Virtual Instructor (V-VI) and training scenarios, empowers trainers with immediate training program improvements.
Read More →A 19-year-old man who aspires to become a police officer has been arrested for reportedly stealing police radios and other "police-related items" from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office within the last year.
Read More →At 54 years of age, Officer Wendy Caldwell has joined the Houston (TX) Police Department as the agency's oldest rookie.
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Many police departments have a pop-up tent, a folding table, and a bunch of knick-knacks with the department badge or logo to give away during street festivals and other events. This is a very passive recruitment tool, and arguably a giant waste of time and resources. Where the real recruitment opportunities exist are in the day-to-day contact between young people and the police officers who serve their communities.
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