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Research review: Gunfire spreads

2024-08-26T21:49:34-05:00

A recent study demonstrates that police officers are prone to firing their weapons when their colleagues do, emphasizing the need for contextualized firearms training. By J. Pete Blair, Ph.D. for Police1.com This article was reprinted on Police1.com with permission from Tactical Science Publication: DeCarlo J, Dlugolenski E, Myers D. (2024.) An experimental [...]

Research review: Gunfire spreads2024-08-26T21:49:34-05:00

The drone dilemma: Enhancing public safety amid emerging threats

2024-08-26T21:33:41-05:00

The use of a drone by the shooter during the attempted Trump assassination presents a call to action to fully integrate drones and countermeasures into public safety agencies. Photo by Alex Brandon/AP Drones are extraordinary force multipliers that provide unique response and investigative tools for first responders. However, their [...]

The drone dilemma: Enhancing public safety amid emerging threats2024-08-26T21:33:41-05:00

It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile

2024-08-26T21:14:15-05:00

It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile. By Warren Keith Pickard for Police1.com The majority of law enforcement training methodology is based on theory, meaning that if you try a particular theory-based technique or principle, it should yield [...]

It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile2024-08-26T21:14:15-05:00

Justice Department Issues Letter to State and Local Police Departments and Governments Explaining that Certain Housing Programs May Violate Federal Law

2024-08-15T11:39:08-05:00

The Justice Department announced today (August 15) that it issued a letter to state and local police departments and governments about programs that may violate federal housing protections. The letter describes common features of these widespread programs, sometimes known as “crime-free” or “nuisance” programs, and cautions that they may [...]

Justice Department Issues Letter to State and Local Police Departments and Governments Explaining that Certain Housing Programs May Violate Federal Law2024-08-15T11:39:08-05:00

The role of officer wellness programs in liability reduction

2024-08-14T21:37:00-05:00

The stigma officers once feared of being treated as a pariah because of a trip to the employee assistance counselor is hopefully a long-gone relic. However, the work is not complete. Getty Images Officer wellness goes beyond tending to mental and physical wellbeing — it is an integral part [...]

The role of officer wellness programs in liability reduction2024-08-14T21:37:00-05:00

‘Robophobia:’ Law schools pivot to AI, experts say it will shape the future of law

2024-08-14T20:36:39-05:00

By Kallie Cox for Missouri Lawyers Media  • Law schools, including those in Missouri, are already experimenting with AI tools in teaching.• AI’s potential pitfalls, such as academic integrity and bias, are key concerns for educators.• AI is expected to significantly impact legal practice, prompting a need for widespread understanding [...]

‘Robophobia:’ Law schools pivot to AI, experts say it will shape the future of law2024-08-14T20:36:39-05:00

Organization for retired police investigators helps public safety by solving cold cases

2024-08-09T20:46:31-05:00

Retired Investigators Guild by is licensed under Retired Investigators Guild Written by Jacob Immel for Law Enforcement Today  The Retired Investigators Guild is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping law enforcement agencies to keep our communities safe. They specialize in solving cold cases. On the website, their mission statement reads, “Restoring America’s faith [...]

Organization for retired police investigators helps public safety by solving cold cases2024-08-09T20:46:31-05:00

What Yusuf Dikec’s Olympic success can teach police officers

2024-08-09T20:23:49-05:00

Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, right, during a time-out break at the 10m air pistol mixed team final, in Chateauroux, France, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The Turkish team won the silver medal. AP Photo/Manish Swarup The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol [...]

What Yusuf Dikec’s Olympic success can teach police officers2024-08-09T20:23:49-05:00

Combating organized retail theft with grant funding: Strategies and solutions

2024-08-09T20:14:27-05:00

Organized retail theft has risen sharply in recent years, and federal and state grant initiatives can be crucial in combating this threat By Samantha Dorm for Police1.com Organized retail theft — also known as organized retail crime (or ORC) — has seen a significant spike in the past several [...]

Combating organized retail theft with grant funding: Strategies and solutions2024-08-09T20:14:27-05:00
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