Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?
Officers working in some of the coldest parts of the country need the right equipment and tactics to cope with the cold.
Don Alwes discusses how increased officer situational awareness, proper tactical response, and knowledge of John Boyd's OODA Loop can keep officers safer in the event of an ambush attack.
What do the various levels of body armor protection mean? How do you choose which one is best for you?
Here are some tips on staying safe on these types of calls for service, and ensuring the welfare of the individuals who have been victimized.
I've long held the belief that a year-long civics class should be a requirement nationwide. Further, these classes should include more than just the basic structure of government. Curriculum should incorporate Constitutional Law and Supreme Court cases related to the Fourth and Eighth amendments, as well as police policies, procedures, and practices.
So what happened? Why does Contact and Cover seem to have faded into obscurity?
If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.
Focusing on just one vehicle, penal, or narcotics code sub-specialty means that crooks are getting away with other stuff around you. You should strive to be both the Jack of All Trades and the Master of All of Them.
It's important that you know how to defeat an arrestee's response to your control techniques.