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If the bill becomes law, police agencies would have to adhere to statewide requirements that officers be instructed in ways to de-escalate confrontations. Officers would also be required to receive training in dealing with individuals who are homeless, mentally ill, in distress, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Read More →K-9 Eli was working with his handler in Snellville on Thursday when he began to show symptoms believed to be heat-related.
Read More →Axon's VR training is offered through Axon Academy, a network of online and in-person training for law enforcement. The VR training program is designed to better equip officers with the tools to de-escalate situations involving people suffering from mental health issues, crises, or psychotic episodes.
Read More →An officer with the San Marcos (TX) Police Department was severely injured when she was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night.
Read More →Now, if an applicant already has their OPOTA certification, they will go through an abbreviated academy with Cleveland PD. This abbreviated academy will only be about 12 to 14 weeks, as opposed to 7 months.
Read More →Two officers and the suspect were wounded. Sgt. Kelvin Ansari later died at an area hospital. The other wounded officer was treated and released.
Read More →A Bryant, AR, police dog's photo was featured among faculty members in the Bryant High School yearbook this year.
Read More →Chief Raymond Garivey of the Freeport (TX) Police Department recently swore in 6-year-old Abigail Arias as an honorary police officer. The little girl is dying of cancer.
Read More →Progressive politicians want to turn you into social workers; someday when they need a warrior they will regret that decision.
Read More →Barking orders and giving demands to someone who is already agitated will only make things worse.
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