Tag: Officer Safety: Page 14

Training

Off-Duty Safety Tips

It's no secret that groups like Antifa and Anonymous are simpatico, and when you add BLM activists to the mix, you have a troika of anti-police groups that is not to be underestimated. Consequently, officers must maintain vigilant watch for threats while off duty.

August 30, 2018

Patrol

Video: DOJ Announces New Fentanyl Safety Video for First Responders

The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on Thursday released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders companion training video Fentanyl: The Real Deal. The video was produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered on the job.

August 30, 2018

Patrol

DOJ's Fentanyl Safety Video for First Responders

The Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) on Thursday released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders companion training video Fentanyl: The Real Deal. The video was produced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to help first responders protect themselves when the presence of fentanyl is suspected or encountered on the job. More here.

August 30, 2018

Patrol

2 Arrests in Beating of Off-Duty Police Officer

Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with an attempt to take a scooter from an off-duty police officer, according to a report in the Washington Post.

August 30, 2018

Patrol

A Plague of Deadly Hesitation, De-Motivation, and De-Policing in America

Police in a variety of places have talked about trepidation to act when action is the only reasonable response. They have spoken about fearing the aftermath of a deadly force encounter more than they do the incident itself. However, we need to be redoubling our efforts to re-establish proactive policing and aggressive crime fighting.

August 17, 2018

Patrol

5 Considerations for Off-Duty Safety in the Era of Anonymous, Antifa, and BLM

Earlier this week, it was reported that Black Lives Matter protesters "crashed" the wedding of one of the two Sacramento police officers reportedly involved in the fatal shooting of Stephon Clark. This incident offers a stark reminder that even when you are off duty, there are people who want to do you harm. Here are some thoughts about keeping yourself and your family safe away from the job.

August 10, 2018

Patrol

Police Product Test: Propper Switch Vest

This modular body armor is designed for both tactical and patrol operations.

August 8, 2018

Patrol

Preventing Struck-by-Vehicle Duty Deaths

To save the lives of officers who work this country's highways, a culture change needs to happen.

August 7, 2018

Patrol

Fentantyl-Resistant Gloves

Halyard Health

Halyard Health's Black-Fire Nitrile Exam Gloves are designed to protect first responders from fentanyl exposure, exceeding the recommendations and guidelines for handling fentanyl outlined by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

July 30, 2018

Patrol

Fentantyl-Resistant Gloves

Halyard Health

Halyard Health's new Black-Fire Nitrile Exam Gloves are designed to protect first responders from fentanyl exposure.

July 13, 2018

Training

Unknown and Known Risk Vehicle Stops

No vehicle stop should be considered low-risk, as it is never possible to gauge beforehand the level of danger involved.

July 13, 2018

Patrol

FLIR Announces identiFINDER R200-GN Personal Radiation Detector

The rugged, pager-sized FLIR identiFINDER R200-GN SPRD is designed to detect and identify neutrons, in addition to gamma radiation, allowing front-line responders to quickly determine whether there is a true radiation threat.

July 12, 2018