Part 1 of 3 A seasoned lieutenant dedicated to making sure that all officers “live long enough to enjoy a happy retirement with all major body parts still attached and functional” shared fundamental officer survival steps he urges everyone to repeatedly review and always follow. We’ll start with the [...]
By Alexis Artwohl, Ph.D. [This article was originally published in The Tactical Edge, the professional publication of the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA), and is reprinted with permission. ntoa.org] Confidentiality of debriefings is a concern, especially considering that debriefings with police officers may involve legally sensitive events such as officer-involved [...]
By Jamie Borden for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Editor’s note: Human factors expert Jamie Borden, who frequently testifies in high-profile use-of-force cases and instructs across the country, has released a book, Anatomy of a Critical Incident: Navigating Controversy (highly recommended, incidentally.) In it, he dives deep into the vast realm of human [...]
By Alexis Artwohl, Ph.D. [This article was originally published in The Tactical Edge, the professional publication of the National Tactical Officer’s Association (NTOA), and is reprinted with permission. ntoa.org] It was reprinted on Calibrepress.com. This article will discuss some of the key elements of four types of debriefings that can [...]
By Michael E. Musengo, Lynn L. Westover and Lon D. Bartel for Calibre Press If you read the first installment of this series, which discussed the fact that management and leadership are not the same thing (click here to read), and that belief is a lie often told in [...]
A 3-part series by Lon Bartel and Steven R. “Randy” Watt for Calibre Press Effective law enforcement is built on the science of humanity, discipline, critical thinking, and hard-earned experience. But beneath the surface, dangerous myths float about. They may be wives tales or stories told to comfort ourselves. Some [...]
If you're like many, if not most, you're convinced that you're adept at handling more than one task, sometimes many tasks, all at once...and well. In this article, Dr. Alexis Artwohl explores important scientific research that proves humans are not built to fully focus on multiple things at the [...]
Tips from a Lieutenant Officers and media representatives are destined to share the same turf. It only makes sense for them to peacefully co-exist in such a way that they can each do their job with minimal aggravation and disruption from the other. If the relationship works properly, the [...]
You’re a cop. You’re a mom. You’re a spouse or significant other. You’re a compassionate friend…and you’re a woman. You’re ALOT…and that can be complex, challenging and often overwhelming. In this FREE Calibre Press Webinar, sponsored by Vector Solutions and presented during Women’s History Month, Calibre Instructors Cyndy Velasquez and Carole [...]
By Dr. Roger Soloman for Calibre Press Dr. Roger Soloman is a former Calibre Press Street Survival Seminar instructor who has been a pioneer in Critical Incident trauma counseling for law enforcement personnel. Some time ago he shared 14 administrative guidelines for officer-involved shootings with Seminar students. They apply just as powerfully now [...]
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