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POLICE Magazine has teamed up with Lt. Kevin Dillon, a retired officer and trainer who developed the L.O.C.K.U.P. system, for a video series focusing on police combat strategies and tactics. In this segment, Lt. Dillon discusses the importance of effective communication with the public, subjects and detainees.
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For many officers, this is where both the scenario and the officer's thought process will end. Just because you've put the bad guy down doesn't mean it's over. What should we be doing in those critical moments while waiting for backup to arrive?
Read More →For the first time in history, we have four generations working side by side in the modern workplace. They consist of Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials (also known as Generation Y or Nexters). With four different groups working together, there is bound to be a collision between each other's set of values.
Read More →Make the notification as soon as possible following the incident. Making a personal notification is always a race against time, and it's far better that they hear it from you, in person, rather than finding out on the news or through the grapevine that their loved one has died.
Read More →I have had many experiences on patrol and SWAT call-outs where being a female definitely benefited in my negotiating with the suspect and eventually getting him to surrender peacefully or to do what I wanted him to do.
Read More →Can female officers more easily calm a suspect who may be on the brink of violence?
Read More →The other day a young officer inquired about off-duty actions and equipment. His question focused on how to act, so here's my advice.
Read More →Sgt. Diana Drummey looks for other ways to resolve confrontations than getting physical, but will go there, if need be.
Read More →When you're a police officer, you don't need to have the best gift of gab. Just avoid making the stupidest comment on the street.
Read More →Verbal commands very often set the tone for the ultimate outcome of police encounters, including SWAT operations.
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