Grants Available for DVSA Truth Verification Systems

E. Gary Baker, Ph.D., developer of the Digital Voice Stress Analyzer, has announced the continuation of his firm’s Private Grant Program for 100 additional DVSA truth verification systems to be awarded to certified law enforcement, corrections, and other public agencies.

Preparing For the Oral Interview

There is nothing more important or critical to an officer's success in a promotional oral interview than his or her ability to communicate.  Even preparation and overall experience are of less importance.

NTOA conference slated

Using Your Patrol Vehicle for Casualty Transport

There are times when you should put someone in your police vehicle and speed them to the emergency room and times when you shouldn’t.

Police Product Test: RollBar Tactical™ Interchangeable-lens Sunglass from ESS

The RollBar Tactical™ kit opens a new era in interchangeable lens frame technology, offering high quality oiptics for any conditions.

FTO Generational Gap

Don't think you'll be able to set back your clock and readjust your "cool level" to theirs. If you've given an analogy and had to explain it, you've committed a faux pas. Face it. There are generational icons that we still use that many don't understand.

Home Is Where the Fight Is

Admittedly, use-of-force situations are extremely fluid; an officer may not have the opportunity to say so much as "Hi," before it's off to the races and an eventual altercation ends up in some distant backyard.

California First Responders Test Port Terrorism Response

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger led the exercise—known as Golden Guardian—that simulated a terrorist takeover of a passenger ferry near the Port of Long Beach and an active shooter in Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach.

Dog Days of Summer (Part 2): Don't Just Shoot Them

Whenever another "family/friendly" dog is shot by LE, the condemnation by critics is immediate. I believe the days of the "just shoot them" policy are over. And if we don't solve the problem, someone from the outside will do it for us.