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Articlesby Scott HyderkahnOctober 3, 2022

Tactical Doctrine and Response to Active Shooters

Active shooter response operations should flow seamlessly throughout the entire mission and be designed to end hostilities at the first opportunity. It begins with the sole responder moving to contact to finish the threat.

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Articlesby Greg MeyerNovember 13, 2019

Tactics and Training: Thoughts on Use of Force

Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?

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Articlesby Melanie BasichNovember 13, 2019

Policing When It's Freezing

Officers working in some of the coldest parts of the country need the right equipment and tactics to cope with the cold.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieFebruary 15, 2019

11 Tips for Responding to Domestic Violence Calls

Here are some tips on staying safe on these types of calls for service, and ensuring the welfare of the individuals who have been victimized.

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Inside the Badge by Doug WyllieOctober 19, 2018

Why Schools Should Teach Students about Policing and Constitutional Law

I've long held the belief that a year-long civics class should be a requirement nationwide. Further, these classes should include more than just the basic structure of government. Curriculum should incorporate Constitutional Law and Supreme Court cases related to the Fourth and Eighth amendments, as well as police policies, procedures, and practices.

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Articlesby Steve AlbrechtJuly 13, 2018

Is Contact and Cover Dead?

So what happened? Why does Contact and Cover seem to have faded into obscurity?

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Articlesby Dave SmithMarch 30, 2018

Officer Safety: Why or Why Not?

If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.

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Articlesby Steve AlbrechtMarch 1, 2018

Be a Jack of All Trades, Not a Master of One

Focusing on just one vehicle, penal, or narcotics code sub-specialty means that crooks are getting away with other stuff around you. You should strive to be both the Jack of All Trades and the Master of All of Them.

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Control Tactics and Counter-Tactics

It's important that you know how to defeat an arrestee's response to your control techniques.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 27, 2015

After Ferguson, Police Consider 'Tactical Retreat'

Chiefs of the St. Louis and St. Louis County police have said in recent interviews they are reviewing training with the principles of tactical retreat in mind.

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