Tag: Professional Image: Page 3

Training

You Said What?

One of the first things that becomes apparent when I review dash cam footage of incidents is how much vulgarity spurts out of our little brains under stress. It has long been said the last two words on the black box recorder from crashed aircraft are "Oh shit!"

March 11, 2013

Patrol

Video: Las Vegas Cop Rear-Ends Motorcycle

A Las Vegas Metro Police officer has been placed on paid leave, after rear-ending a motorcycle rider and reacting angrily during the traffic stop.

March 10, 2013

Technology

N.C. Cop's Good Deed Praised on Social Media

A Winston-Salem (N.C.) Police officer's kind act helping a woman stranded in the rain received hundreds of "likes" after it was posted to Facebook and Twitter.

March 5, 2013

Technology

NYPD Cracks Down on Radio Heckling

New York City police officers who use their radio to heckle fellow officers or commanders have been docked 30 vacation days and put on disciplinary probation.

February 24, 2013

Training

A Police Trainer's Code of Conduct

There are a few dos and don'ts when visiting or training at another department. Never forget that you're an ambassador for learning. These students didn't come to sit in awe of you.

January 21, 2013

Training

Phoenix Police Reaffirm Oath

For the first time in the 131-year history of the Phoenix Police Department, officers retook the oath of office.

January 3, 2013

Training

Video: Texas Officer Fired for Berating Teen

The Hurst (Texas) Police officer who was videotaped in November cursing and threatening a teen during an arrest has been fired, police officials said Thursday.

January 3, 2013

Careers

Off-Duty Behavior

Once you become a police officer or deputy, the world changes its view of you. I know you're the same man or woman that you were before you poked your hand up and took the oath, but there are some realities we need to discuss.

January 2, 2013

Careers

Know Your Place

Law enforcement is steeped in para-military tradition. Rank structure is a key to our successes.

December 17, 2012

Patrol

Photo of Kind NYPD Cop Goes Viral

A New York City police officer who gave a homeless man shoes on a frosty November night was surprised by the attention he got when a tourist's photo went viral.

November 28, 2012

Gangs

How To Testify As a Gang Expert

What you do is an art rather than a science, so you must impress the jury with your background, training, and experience.

November 27, 2012

Patrol

Univ. of Michigan Combines Security Forces

The University of Michigan (UM) has reorganized its three major security programs into one unit—the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS)—after a report released Oct. 19 noted that the departments failed to cooperate effectively.

October 22, 2012