Tag: How-To Guides: Page 2

Patrol

How To...Buy A Flashlight

A few pointers can help you find the best illumination tool to meet your needs on duty.

February 3, 2019

Technology

Special Report: Keeping Schools Safe

Knightscope Inc., Omnigo Software, Hardwire LLC, Icom America Inc., Mutualink, BlueRidge Armor LLC, AmpliVox Sound Systems

In POLICE Magazine’s Special Report: Keeping Schools Safe, learn about building police-school relationships, how readers would make schools safer, why you have to go in, crowd control, tactical medical response, and staging a school shooting response drill.

February 1, 2019

Vehicle Ops

How to Drive in Dangerous Weather

The best way to prevent accidents is to learn to recognize the hazards and train on how to prevent them from causing a tragedy.

November 16, 2018

Training

How To Survive a Reprimand

Dealing with a reprimand at work can be a very distressing situation. Sometimes we create the situation and sometimes the situation is created for us. Either way, it's best to develop a strategy so you are prepared if and when it happens.

October 1, 2018

Special Units

Special Report: Active Shooter Response

Armor Express, BlueRidge Armor, Hardwire LLC, Lenco Armored Vehicles

Read POLICE Magazine’s Special Report: Active Shooter Response to learn about what the FBI's latest study on active shooters really means, effectively coordinating with fire and EMS at the scene, tactical medics in active shooter response, talking to the community about active shooters, vehicle spotlights on the Lenco BearCat MedEvac G3 and The Armored Group BATT-X, and patrol response to the active shooter.

September 21, 2018

Patrol

How to Protect Against Fentanyl Exposure

It's important to know what to look for if you suspect contact with fentanyl. Symptoms of opioid overdose include very small "pinpoint" pupils, slow heartbeat or low blood pressure, and being unresponsive.

August 30, 2018

Training

How To Survive the Academy

Police Academy Instructor Patrick Martin shares 10 tips to help prospective officers meet the rigors of police training.

August 7, 2018

Technology

Special Report: Mission Critical Communications

LDV USA, Nuance Communications Inc., Spillman Technologies, A Motorola Solutions Co.

In POLICE Magazine’s Special Report: Mission Critical Communications, learn about the new role of radios on duty, first responder networks, advancements in 911 call center technology, cyber security, getting grant funding for communications equipment, and how to work with dispatchers.

July 19, 2018

Training

How To Deal With a New Supervisor

I've learned a few things about dealing with new supervisors in my 30-plus-year career in law enforcement. Here are some of them in no particular order.

July 9, 2018

Training

How To Get a Job in Law Enforcement

The economy is better now, and funding for law enforcement is rapidly being restored. This is good news for those individuals hoping to enter policing for the first time, and for veteran officers seeking to move to a new agency.

June 18, 2018

Patrol

How To Handle Lawyers and Miranda Warnings

Are warnings necessary during a lawyer's presence?

June 4, 2018

Training

How To Avoid 10 Rookie Errors

POLICE

Department training programs are designed to teach prospective officers the ropes, but some mistakes could end your career at an agency before it really starts.

June 1, 2018