Tag: Off-Duty Life: Page 6

Training

Equilibrium

It is tough to have effective training when the troops are not receptive to the message.

December 10, 2018

Patrol

Recharging Your Batteries: The Benefits of "Unplugging"

There is certainly benefit to being current on events involving the people you consider family—your brothers and sisters across the country with whom you share a special bond—as well as the world at large. However, it's also important—and extremely beneficial—to spend some time completely disconnected from the job. This is a lesson I recently re-learned.

November 16, 2018

Patrol

Casio G-Shock Watches Built for Rugged Outdoor Activities

Casio G-Shock's range of men's watches provide options for your most rugged outdoor weekend getaways this fall.

October 11, 2018

Patrol

Former New Jersey Officer Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison for Role in Off-Duty Jobs Scam

A federal judge sentenced a former Jersey City officer on Tuesday to one year and one day behind bars over the ex-officer's role in a scheme to accept cash for off-duty jobs he never worked.

October 9, 2018

Weapons

House Passes Bill Allowing Concealed Carry Across State Lines

The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passed in a largely party-line vote—231-198—sending the measure to the Senate.

October 2, 2018

Patrol

Canadian Department to Ban Cannabis Use for Officers, Even Off-Duty

Any Calgary Police Service members qualified to carry firearms who are capable of being operationally deployed—in other words, called to a scene—will not be allowed to use recreational cannabis in any form.

September 28, 2018

Training

Surviving as a Hostage

As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?

September 4, 2018

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

Training

The LEOSA Blues

On Dec. 8, I retired from law enforcement after serving over 26 years, and joined the ranks of the LEOSA elite. The next day, I panicked and poked myself to see if blue blood was still running through my veins.

March 1, 2018

Training

Reading List to Make 2018 Your Best Financial Year Yet

I want to share a list of the four books that have most impacted my financial success as I've made a study of wealth building over the last several years.

January 4, 2018

Patrol

Chicago Police Superintendent's Kidney Transplant Successful

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson's kidney transplant was a success and he was already feeling well enough to check his emails just hours after the surgery, doctors said Thursday.

September 1, 2017

Patrol

Philly Police Officer Remains Undefeated as Pro Fighter

His day job as a Philadelphia police officer is full of risks and challenges, but it's Manny Folly's night gig as a professional fighter that receives the attention.

April 3, 2017