A week after a gathering of local youths devolved into violence, leading to 22 arrests, the Tampa Police Department organized a free “Teen Takeover With a Purpose” for young people to enjoy food, games and music with officers and other adult mentors in a safe, positive atmosphere. (Tampa P.D.) By [...]
ByRoy Shay for Homeland Security Today.us As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, millions of spectators are filling stadiums while billions of viewers around the globe tune in to watch the matches. It is the largest sporting event ever held on the North American continent, and it requires an unprecedented level of coordination [...]
Emotional intelligence is a tactical psychology that helps corrections officers detect stress early, regulate reactions under pressure and protect their mental health By Mike Cantrell for Corrections1.com Physical violence is only one of the dangers jail and prison officers face. The psychological hazards of each shift would overwhelm most professionals. With [...]
Reviewers have the luxury of pausing, rewinding, and analyzing footage in a calm setting - officers only get one chance in the field. As an Investigative Specialist, I have extensive experience related to the critical issue of body-worn camera (BWC) use in officer-involved incident investigations. Having retired as a homicide investigator, I’ve spent [...]
What officers should do — and avoid — to stay professional, lawful and in control during citizen journalist encounters By Police1 Special Contributors By Leith Harrell Over the past few years, most public employees have become aware of the First Amendment audit phenomenon. Some have experienced audits firsthand, while others [...]
Firearms training already teaches morality through culture and incentives, whether instructors acknowledge it or allow it to develop through unchecked drift. Keith Hanson for OFFICER.COM What to know Firearms training is not morally neutral; instructors shape judgment and restraint through what they reward, tolerate and normalize, even when morality is never [...]
By Deputy Doug White (ret.) for Calibre Press | Calibrepress.com I spent twenty-five years as a deputy sheriff and more than fourteen years in the Air Force. I wore two uniforms, carried the weight of both, and when it finally caught up with me, I did what most of us [...]
Update of Missouri Automated Victim Notification System (MOVANS) requires re-registration for some users JEFFERSON CITY – Because of the Department of Public Safety’s major update to the Missouri Automated Victim Notification System (MOVANS) on May 5, 2026, MOVANS users who want to receive notifications about offenders in local jails and detention [...]
Traffic‑related line‑of‑duty deaths among police officers fell significantly in 2025, but experts say preventable crashes and struck‑by incidents continue to put officers at risk. By Paul Peluso for Officer.com What to Know In 2025, there were 34 traffic-related officer fatalities, down from 46 in 2024, marking a significant 26% decrease. Most crashes [...]
By Richard Hough & Hannah Burkhart for Calibre Press | Calibrepress.com It’s a routine call. You’re positioned behind a vehicle, watching movement inside. You’ve dropped your center of gravity—slightly crouched, balanced, ready. You’re not thinking about it. It’s just where your body goes when attention sharpens. Seconds pass. Then more. [...]
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