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Tag: How-To Guides
Patrol
How To Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Infection
Arm yourself with the knowledge and gear to prevent the spread of coronavirus and other diseases.
March 18, 2020
Training
How to Get the Most Out of Continuing Education
The successful pursuit of a degree requires you to know what you want and to dedicate the resources in time, money, and effort to achieve your goals.
March 13, 2020
Investigations
How To Close Assault Cases with Thermal Images
You can "see" bruising with infrared thermography, or thermal imaging, that's invisible to the naked eye, uncovering hidden evidence.
February 14, 2020
Training
How To Build a Successful Career with the Three Cs
To excel in law enforcement, you need to be competent, capable, and confident.
January 3, 2020
Procedures & Policies
How To Prevent Positional Asphyxia
By taking precautions in how people are restrained and by monitoring restrained subjects, officers can reduce the potential for in-custody death.
September 9, 2019
Patrol
How to Buy Patrol Boots
Choose footwear that fits your feet and your mission.
August 15, 2019
Procedures & Policies
(Video) How To Deal with the Media After a Use-of-Force Incident
Kevin Davis discusses how law enforcement agencies can do a better job of dealing with the news media following a use-of-force incident. The days of "no comment" are long since gone.
July 20, 2019
Patrol
How To Spot PTSD in Yourself
Know what to look for so you can seek help for PTSD when needed.
June 19, 2019
Weapons
(Video) How to Outfit a Police Department with Patrol Rifles
Don Alwes discusses how a department should approach implementing a patrol rifle program. Alwes shares the questions that need to be answered before such a program is begun, and some best practices for getting it up and running.
June 7, 2019
Procedures & Policies
How To Test for Drugs
Presumptive tests allow officers to quickly detect and identify illicit drugs in the field.
May 13, 2019
Special Units
How To Retire a Police K-9
Handlers and agencies should decide early on who will be taking on which costs and responsibilities for a dog retiring from law enforcement work.
April 4, 2019
Special Units
How To Start a Tactical Medicine Program
Tactically trained on-scene medical support personnel can greatly reduce operational risks.
March 12, 2019
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