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# Missouri Sheriffs' Association

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- [Calibre Press: Emotional Use of Force](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/12/calibre-press-emotional-use-of-force/) - By Coach Tony Blauer “Use of force should never look emotional. It should simply be “use of force.” I have studied violence, fear, and aggression for 40+ years. During that period, I have studied actual footage and used that footage to design and conduct thousands of very realistic scenarios. Here are some important observations: —
- [Police 1: Peering through a gap in curtains wasn’t a search](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/12/police-1-peering-through-a-gap-in-curtains-wasnt-a-search/) - Court holds an officer’s view through a motel curtain gap was not a Fourth Amendment search, clarifying curtilage and expectation of privacy By Ken Wallentine for Police1.com UNITED STATES V. WATKINS, 2025 WL 2907585 (10th Cir. 2025) Most of us have stayed in a motel where the curtains on the window above the air conditioner
- [Calibre Press: Training to See the Threat That Isn’t Shouting](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/12/calibre-press-training-to-see-the-threat-that-isnt-shouting/) - By Inspector Chris Butler (ret.) for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Part 2 of a 2-part series Editor’s note: In Part 1 of this series, trainer Chris Butler shared in-depth explanations of the characteristics and differences between two types of aggression—“Primal” aggression which is easy to recognize and “Cognitive” aggression, which surfaces without warning. In this next installment, Chris
- [Calibre Press: Tactically Managing Light Isn’t Only for the Night](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/12/calibre-press-tactically-managing-light-isnt-only-for-the-night/) - The management of light to you advantage can be as important in the daytime as it is at night. In an interview with Calibre, a California sergeant reminded officers that when doing an outdoor search with the sun at your back, your shadow will reach a corner of a fence or building before you do.
- [Police1: Active shooter readiness: The training issues officers are zeroing in on](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/12/police1-active-shooter-readiness-the-training-issues-officers-are-zeroing-in-on/) - Law enforcement officers run near the scene of an active shooter on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Atlanta. Alex Slitz/AP Questions from a recent Police1 webinar highlight the coordination and preparedness gaps law enforcement agencies still face By Police1 Staff Certain challenges consistently surface when agencies prepare for active shooter incidents — aligning school protocols
- [Law Enforcement Today: Chinese Drones Go From Forbidden to Flying Targets for America’s Elite](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/law-enforcement-today-chinese-drones-go-from-forbidden-to-flying-targets-for-americas-elite/) - By Trevor Bachman for Law Enforcement Today WASHINGTON, D.C. – The constant march of technological advancement and its implications for law enforcement can often seem daunting, but finally we’ve got some good news: confiscated Chinese-made drones are now being used as moving targets for the United States’ military elite. In what could be described as a
- [Missouri Law Enforcement Phlebotomist (LEP) Training Program Online Application Deadline December 1, 2025](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/missouri-law-enforcement-phlebotomist-lep-training-program-online-application-deadline-december-1-2025/) - The Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program (LEPP) is funded through a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety & Traffic Division to the Missouri Safety Center. This program funds these primary objectives: – Assistance with policy and procedure development and resources for agencies who would like to develop a law enforcement phlebotomy program within
- [Calibre Press: Are You Training for the Wrong Threat? Understanding Primal Aggression vs. Cognitive Aggression](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/are-you-training-for-the-wrong-threat-understanding-primal-aggression-vs-cognitive-aggression/) - By Inspector Chris Butler (ret.) for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Part 1 of a 2-part series Police officers always desire that the members of the public they interact with will respond positively and cooperatively to officer presence. Aggression is not a single phenomenon and there is a type of perceived “cooperation” that is anything but
- [Police1: Why your agency shouldn’t shelve the shotgun](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/police1-why-your-agency-shouldnt-shelve-the-shotgun/) - Agencies that undertrain with the 12-gauge are overlooking one of law enforcement’s most powerful and versatile defensive tools By for Warren Wilson for Police1.com Law enforcement firearms training focuses heavily on pistol skills. That makes sense as pistols are difficult to shoot well, and much more skill-building is required to attain competence compared to the
- [Police1: Beyond caution tape: How collaboration is redefining event security](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/police1-beyond-caution-tape-how-collaboration-is-redefining-event-security/) - Recent tragic incidents at public events have underscored the evolving threats and the need for robust and well-managed public safety posture. Photo/Getty Images A new, unified approach to public event safety is moving jurisdictions from reactive to proactive protection — driven by partnerships, data and purpose Editor’s note: In 2026, agencies across the U.S. will be
- [More Tips For Cops…From Cops](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/more-tips-for-copsfrom-cops/) - The conversation is far from over! Following last week’s newsletter that shared 25 things cops feel fellow cops should know, other officers responded with some great additional thoughts they wanted to add to the list. Here’s some of what we received: Lt. Larry Zimmerman, with the Ceredo (WV) PD wrote: What is your life worth?
- [How 8-, 10- and 12-hour police shifts really affect staffing and wellness](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/11/how-8-10-and-12-hour-police-shifts-really-affect-staffing-and-wellness/) - An evidence-based analysis of how scheduling models influence officer fatigue, morale, efficiency and coverage Police1 Special Contributors By Ethan M. Humphrey, M.S., and Narelle Hickmon, M.S. Police staffing has proven to be an immense challenge for departments across the nation. A recent PERF survey found that overall staffing levels were almost 5% lower in 2023
- [Calibre Press: 25 Things Cops Say Cops Should Know](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/calibre-press-25-things-cops-say-cops-should-know/) - When Calibre Press polled newsletter readers and asked what they thought were the most important things LEOs should know, responses poured in. Here, ranked in order of importance according to the responses, are the top 25. *** Be sure to share your own words of wisdom with us after you read these! Family comes first.
- [Calibre Press: Surviving a Fight in Water](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/calibre-press-surviving-a-fight-in-water/) - Oceans, lakes, ditches, pools: Water is everywhere in your jurisdiction, but it’s the survival scenario no one practices. You run through active shooter and car stop drills in your head, but how often do you truly simulate an attacker shoving you—in full duty gear—into water? From Calibre Press: Surviving a Fight in Water When you’re
- [Working Dog Magazine: The Untapped Market: Human Trafficking Response Dogs](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/working-dog-magazine-the-untapped-market-human-trafficking-response-dogs/) - The Untapped Market: Human Trafficking Response Dogs From Working Dog Magazine | workingdogmagazine.com Agencies worldwide are quietly piloting programs—what handlers need to know now before this becomes mainstream. Human trafficking remains one of the most hidden and complex crimes today. Traditional detection methods often fall short when victims are concealed or constantly moved. Now, specialized
- [November Is National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/november-is-national-critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience-month/) - NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AND RESILIENCE MONTH! Dear HSToday Community, As we look ahead to November, I’m excited to kick off Homeland Security Today’s National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month efforts. It’s an honor to lead this important initiative — one that shines a spotlight on the people, partnerships, and innovations that keep our nation secure.
- [Law Enforcement Today Editorial: Secure Communication Tools Protect Events Following Charlie Kirk’s Death](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/law-enforcement-today-editorial-secure-communication-tools-protect-events-following-charlie-kirks-death/) - Secure Communication Tools Protect Events Following Charlie Kirk’s Death An Editorial By Dillon Burroughs for Law Enforcement Today The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10 shook the nation. Despite the tragedy, Kirk’s family and the organization he built are not backing down. During a recent livestreaming video message,
- [Calibre Press: 10 Officer Safety Tips for Railyards](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/calibre-press-10-officer-safety-tips-for-railyards/) - 10 Officer Safety Tips for Railyards From Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Street officers and undercover operatives have been severely injured or killed when foot pursuits or investigations extended onto railroad property. Either they didn’t see or hear a train coming or they failed to take proper precautions around railway property. Officers too often complacently feel
- [Calibre Press: Meth Labs & Officer Safety](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/calibre-press-meth-labs-officer-safety/) - From Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Meth Labs & Officer Safety Last week, four police officers and four firemen were hospitalized after reporting to a medical emergency call at what turned out to be a suspected meth lab in suburban Chicago. Although full details on this particular incident have not yet been openly reported, we felt
- [PERSPECTIVE: Cyberattacks on Public Safety: Why EMS, Police, and Fire Services Must Treat Cybersecurity as a Life-or-Death Mission](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/perspective-cyberattacks-on-public-safety-why-ems-police-and-fire-services-must-treat-cybersecurity-as-a-life-or-death-mission/) - PERSPECTIVE: Cyberattacks on Public Safety: Why EMS, Police, and Fire Services Must Treat Cybersecurity as a Life-or-Death Mission October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives as hackers target the lifelines of public safety – dispatch systems, medical devices, and emergency response networks. ByNitin Natarajan for Homeland Security Today.US | hstoday.us | Photo by Canva It’s been over 30
- [Missouri 911 Service Board Reminder - Cybersecurity Course on Wednesday at 9 AM](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/missouri-911-service-board-reminder-cybersecurity-course-on-wednesday-at-9-am-2/) - Missouri 911 Service Board Reminder – Cybersecurity Course on Wednesday at 9 AM Don’t miss it! The Missouri 911 Service Board Cyber Initiative Webinar Series continues this Wednesday, October 8 —make sure you’re registered! This session will delve into the National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR)—a powerful self-assessment tool that helps PSAPs measure their cybersecurity readiness, identify gaps, and plan
- [Calibre Press: Gathering and Verifying Video Evidence…The RIGHT Way](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/10/calibre-press-gathering-and-verifying-video-evidencethe-right-way/) - Calibre Press: Gathering and Verifying Video Evidence…The RIGHT Way By Jamie Borden In a previous Calibre Press Newsline we shared an important discussion between use-of-force experts Jamie Borden and Daniel King from Critical Incident Review that focused on the pitfalls of relying on surface-level reviews of video evidence in investigations. Here, they continue the conversation—part of a
- [Working Dog Magazine: Rising to the Rescue](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/working-dog-magazine-rising-to-the-rescue/) - Rising to the Rescue: The Surge in SAR Dog Deployments From Working Dog Magazine | workingdogmagazine.com When a building collapses, when floodwaters sweep through neighborhoods, or when wildfires roar through towns, one of the first tools responders reach for is a dog. Search and rescue (SAR) teams have become an indispensable part of disaster response,
- [Police officer fatigue study highlights risks and practical fixes](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/police-officer-fatigue-study-highlights-risks-and-practical-fixes/) - UTA research shows how lack of sleep impacts cops — and what leaders and officers can do about it From Police1 Special Contributors | Photo/Getty Images Key takeaways Most officers interviewed reported getting seven hours or less of sleep per night, placing them in the sleep-deprived category Fatigue increases risks of critical incidents, injuries and
- [Uplifting the Image: Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/uplifting-the-image-highlighting-heroes-photo-contest/) - The COPS Office’s Uplifting the Image: Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest is currently open and accepting submissions. Submissions will be accepted through Monday, November 3, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. For updates on the contest, please subscribe to COPS Office email notifications and follow us Facebook and X. Email tellcops@usdoj.gov for any questions. ABOUT THE PHOTO CONTEST State, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies
- [When Work Trauma Affects Your Kids: What Does it Look Like? What Can You Do?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/when-work-trauma-affects-your-kids-what-does-it-look-like-what-can-you-do/) - From Calibre Press | calibrepress.com When police officers are involved in traumatic events, their children’s reaction to the emotional distress that often follows can unfortunately be overlooked. Assumptions can be made that the event won’t impact them to any great degree because they weren’t directly involved…and their kids, and “kids are resilient and quickly move on
- [Bureau of Justice Assistance Now Accepting Nominations](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/bureau-of-justice-assistance-now-accepting-nominations/) - Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Created in 2001 by Congress, the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recognizes extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery on the part of our nation’s public safety officers. Every day, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities. To honor that commitment, Congress passed The Public
- [Gov. Kehoe to award highest public safety honors to first responders and civilians from across Missouri](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/gov-kehoe-to-award-highest-public-safety-honors-to-first-responders-and-civilians-from-across-missouri/) - On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Governor Mike Kehoe will award Missouri’s highest public safety honors to 18 law enforcement officers, 11 members of the fire service, two corrections officers and a court officer for heroic acts beyond the call of duty in 2024. He will also present six civilians with awards for exceptional efforts to assist
- [What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for first responders](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-means-for-first-responders/) - How new federal tax rules could affect your paycheck, deductions and long-term savings By Lynzie Wolters, ChFC, RICP for EMS1.com On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act into law. The legislation includes a range of tax policy changes, some of which affect public safety personnel and their families.
- [Missouri 911 Board Announces Historic Milestones in Statewide Emergency Communications Modernization](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/missouri-911-board-announces-historic-milestones-in-statewide-emergency-communications-modernization/) - The Missouri 911 Board today announced the resignation of Executive Director Scott Cason effective September 29, 2025. In his role as Executive Director Scott Cason has facilitated significant progress in modernizing and consolidating emergency communications across the state, marking the most substantial advancement in Missouri’s 911 system in its history. In 2023, under the leadership
- [Calibre Press: Naked Subjects Are No Joke](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/calibre-press-naked-subjects-are-no-joke/) - From Calibre Press Some of the most dangerous people you can encounter are naked offenders. Officers sometimes treat them like a joke, but if someone is naked in public and not drunk or making some radical political or social protest statement, chances are high they’re in the middle of a full-blown psychotic episode and potentially
- [Seventh Circuit United States v. Walker: Did law enforcement violate 4th Amendment by looking between mattress and box spring](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/seventh-circuit-united-states-v-walker-did-law-enforcement-violate-4th-amendment-by-looking-between-mattress-and-box-spring/) - CASE SUMMARIES Circuit Courts of Appeals Seventh Circuit United States v. Walker, 24-1522 (7th Cir. 2025) Officers executed an arrest warrant for Richard Walker at a home where he lived with his girlfriend, Ramona Paulette. Also living in the home was the couple’s son, Walker Jr., and Paulette’s mother, Laverne Shipp. Upon arrival at the
- [Strengthening Homeland Security: Evolving the Role of DHS](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/strengthening-homeland-security-evolving-the-role-of-dhs/) - In the wake of the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States faced a fundamental question: how do we secure the homeland against evolving threats? The answer was the creation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—a bold reorganization that brought together 22 agencies under one mission: to safeguard the American people.
- [September is National Preparedness Month and We Want Your Stories of Innovation and Resilience](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/09/september-is-national-preparedness-month-and-we-want-your-stories-of-innovation-and-resilience/) - SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH! By Eric Lackey, former associate administrator for Mission Support, Federal Emergency Management Agency For Homeland Security Today US Since transitioning from the Federal Emergency Management Agency earlier this summer, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to advancing national preparedness. Preparedness is not the responsibility of government alone—it begins with
- [Drone forensics: How police use digital evidence from drones to fight crime and terrorism](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/drone-forensics-how-police-use-digital-evidence-from-drones-to-fight-crime-and-terrorism/) - Investigators can uncover flight logs, metadata and operator profiles to stop smugglers, spies and terrorists in their tracks By Lee Lerussi for Police1.com Drones have transformed industries from agriculture to logistics, but they have also become tools for criminals, terrorists and spies. By analyzing the digital trails left by drones, controllers and associated devices, law enforcement can
- [The Current State of the Opioid Crisis & Other Emerging Threats](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/the-current-state-of-the-opioid-crisis-other-emerging-threats/) - Recent reports from the CDC and DEA reveal a promising decline in opioid overdose deaths for the first time since 2018, alongside a decrease in counterfeit pills containing lethal doses of fentanyl. However, synthetic opioids and emerging substances like xylazine and nitazenes continue to pose significant threats. This article explores the evolving landscape of the
- [New Missouri  Law Targets Organized Retail Theft](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/new-missouri-law-targets-organized-retail-theft/) - Missouri House Bill 495 recognized the rise of organized large-scale retail theft rings and establishes the new offense of Organized Retail Theft (ORT) in Missouri. It defines ORT as a series of thefts of retail merchandise with the intent to return, resell, or trade the merchandise for value. These are crimes that are not isolated
- [Small Communities, Big Risks: Why Emergency Preparedness Resilience Must Begin at the Grassroots](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/small-communities-big-risks-why-emergency-preparedness-resilience-must-begin-at-the-grassroots/) - ByDan Stoneking for Homeland Security Today | www.hstoday.us Small towns don’t make the headlines — until they do. And by then, it’s often too late. I live in a small town. West Chester, Pennsylvania may not be the first place that comes to mind when people think about disasters, but we’ve faced our share — and
- [Missouri 911 Service Board Reminder - Cybersecurity Course on Wednesday at 9 AM](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/missouri-911-service-board-reminder-cybersecurity-course-on-wednesday-at-9-am/) - Don’t miss it! The Missouri 911 Service Board Cyber Initiative Webinar Series kicks off tomorrow—make sure you’re registered! Our first session will dive into the National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR)—a powerful self-assessment tool to help PSAPs measure cybersecurity readiness, spot gaps, and plan for improvements. We’ll walk you through the benefits, registration process, and what to expect in
- [Note to Vote for CIT Awards](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/note-to-vote-for-cit-awards/) - Don’t Forget to Nominate – CIT Awards!The Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (MO CIT) Council is dedicated to promoting the understanding, development, and implementation of CIT programs across the state. CIT fosters collaborative partnerships among law enforcement, mental health professionals, individuals with behavioral health needs, their families, and the broader community. These partnerships lead to safer,
- [Cops Share More Survival Tips - Calibre Press](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/cops-share-more-survival-tips-calibre-press/) - Following our recent series that shared foundational survival tips all officers – regardless of time on the job – should review and remember, readers from around the country wrote in to share their own. Here’s some of what we received: Chief Patrick Finlon with the Cary (IL) PD writes: Old school “Officer Down, Code Three”
- [Improving officer safety and reducing risk during non-compliant traffic stops](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/improving-officer-safety-and-reducing-risk-during-non-compliant-traffic-stops/) - Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk By Police1 Staff To better understand officers’ experiences, perceptions, training and tactics for non-compliance during traffic stops, Police1 conducted a survey of more than 1,000 patrol officers. (Click here to access the complete survey results.) As part of that survey, we asked respondents for their recommendations
- [FEMA Announces Billions in Federal Funds to Empower States to Prepare for Disasters](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/fema-announces-billions-in-federal-funds-to-empower-states-to-prepare-for-disasters/) - FEMA Issues Seven Notices of Funding Opportunity—With More on the Way WASHINGTON — Over the coming weeks, FEMA is marking billions of dollars in federal funding available for state, local, tribal and territorial partners. This includes seven Notices of Funding Opportunity that FEMA published yesterday. These funds help states manage their response to disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes,
- [Wellness Survey Seeks Insight from Public Safety Personnel on Mental Health Challenges and Support](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/08/wellness-survey-seeks-insight-from-public-safety-personnel-on-mental-health-challenges-and-support/) - A Call to All Public Safety-First Responders – Active and Retired! ByMaggie DeBoard and Dr. Michael Bourke Approximately five years ago, a multi-disciplinary team of federal and local law enforcement professionals, psychologists, and researchers began collaborating to raise awareness about mental health issues among first responders. The National Wellness Survey for Public Safety Personnel (NWSPSP) was
- [Trust is built on blue sky days: A mindset shift for modern PIOs](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/trust-is-built-on-blue-sky-days-a-mindset-shift-for-modern-pios/) - Hunter Panning participates in a media segment about his viral Valentine’s Day post — showing how humor and authenticity can powerfully connect police with the public, even on “blue sky” days. The real work of trust-building happens long before the crisis hits By Hunter Panning for Police1.com When people think of police communication, they often picture formal
- [DRONERESPONDERS Announces UNITE: UAS National Initiative for Training and Education](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/droneresponders-announces-unite-uas-national-initiative-for-training-and-education/) - AIRT non-profit program will tap public safety UAS leaders and emergency services drone experts from major agencies and organizations to build training cadre. AIRT, the leading 501(c)3 non-profit organization supporting Drones For Good® and AAM For Good®, and home to the DRONERESPONDERS Program advancing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for public safety agencies and emergency response
- [BJS report presents 2023 probation and parole population statistics](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/bjs-report-presents-2023-probation-and-parole-population-statistics/) - BJS has released Probation and Parole in the United States, 2023, which presents findings on persons under community supervision on probation or parole. It includes characteristics of the U.S. community supervision population such as sex, race or ethnicity, and most serious offense. The report provides statistics on movements onto and off community supervision, and details types
- [Governor Kehoe Signs Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act into Law](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/governor-kehoe-signs-public-safety-recruitment-and-retention-act-into-law/) - Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill (SB) 71, containing the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act that delivers support for first responders and their families through education incentives. “Missouri’s public safety professionals dedicate their lives to protecting our communities, and they deserve more than just our thanks—they deserve real support,” said Governor Kehoe. “SB 71
- [More Survival Basics to Review & Remember](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/more-survival-basics-to-review-remember/) - Part 2 of a 3-part series [Editor’s note: SHARE YOUR OWN OFFICER SURVIVAL TIPS! E-mail us at: editor@calibrepress.com or post your comments below. We’re gathering reader input and will share with officers across the country in a follow-up piece after this series.] Earlier we shared the first five of 14 officer survival principles a seasoned lieutenant urges all officers to
- [Is your agency ready for sleeper cell attacks? 6 critical actions for law enforcement leaders](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/is-your-agency-ready-for-sleeper-cell-attacks-6-critical-actions-for-law-enforcement-leaders/) - Foreign-directed terrorism is no longer hypothetical — here’s what law enforcement must do to prepare for coordinated, high-impact attacks By Paul Goldenberg for Police1.com As conflicts intensify in the Middle East and other global flashpoints, law enforcement leaders across the United States and Canada must confront a sobering reality: the threat posed by ideologically driven
- [Division of Fire Safety investigations show three Missouri deaths and multiple injuries appear to have involved fireworks from July 3 to July 4 ](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/division-of-fire-safety-investigations-show-three-missouri-deaths-and-multiple-injuries-appear-to-have-involved-fireworks-from-july-3-to-july-4/) - The celebration of July 4th has led to an alarming number of deaths and injuries in fires and explosions in Missouri that investigations show appear to be related to fireworks. DFS is currently investigating five fires in which fireworks are suspected and in which three people have died. There have also been multiple serious injuries. “Tragically,
- [Can AI fix 911’s biggest problems — or make them worse?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/can-ai-fix-911s-biggest-problems-or-make-them-worse/) - Agencies are using artificial intelligence to fix dispatch staffing, speed up response and break down language barriers — but ethical landmines remain By Police1 Special Contributors for Police1.com Key takeaways AI improves 911 response times and dispatcher efficiency: Artificial intelligence in emergency dispatching helps prioritize 911 calls, reduce dispatcher burnout and streamline non-emergency call handling for faster police
- [Breaking Through Intelligence Silos for Domestic Emergency Management](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/07/breaking-through-intelligence-silos-for-domestic-emergency-management/) - ByMichael Prasad for Homeland Security Today. US | Photo Source: Canva and U.S. Coast Guard) While there are gaps in the United States between law enforcement and emergency management on intelligence and information sharing, those gaps also extend to other members of the intelligence community (IC). This includes U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) groupings and
- [14 Officer Survival Basics to Review & Remember](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/14-officer-survival-basics-to-review-remember/) - 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 first five: Gather as much information
- [How local law enforcement can prevent political violence against public officials](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/how-local-law-enforcement-can-prevent-political-violence-against-public-officials/) - PHOTO: Police tape blocks off the home of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Brooklyn Park, Minn. George Walker IV/AP With political violence escalating, local police must take proactive steps to protect elected officials through threat detection, community partnerships and event security By Donald J. Mihalek for Police1.com The recent assassination
- [Missouri opens registration for expanded second annual free health and wellness conference for first responders](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/missouri-opens-registration-for-expanded-second-annual-free-health-and-wellness-conference-for-first-responders/) - September conference to build resilience among first responders has been expanded to 3 days with seminars on stress, traumatic events, health and wellness, and more Following the success of last year’s initial Missouri First Responders Health & Wellness Conference, this year’s conference has been expanded from two days to three days focusing on improving health
- [PERSPECTIVE: Coordinating Civil Unrest Through Ground-Level Emergency Management Experience](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/perspective-coordinating-civil-unrest-through-ground-level-emergency-management-experience/) - (Photo: Open source image of Chicago Emergency Operations Center via chicago.gov)Photo: Open source image of Chicago Emergency Operations Center via chicago.gov By Thomas C. Sivak for Homeland Security Today.US Reflecting back to 2020, as cities across the nation grappled with waves of civil unrest, I was charged to lead the Emergency Management team in City
- [What is the most tactically sound practice for running a driver’s license during a traffic stop?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/what-is-the-most-tactically-sound-practice-for-running-a-drivers-license-during-a-traffic-stop/) - Because traffic stops have multiple phases, there are several considerations around police traffic stop procedures By Tyson Kilbey for Police1.com One of law enforcement’s most highly analyzed and tactically debated activities is the traffic stop. One reason for this could be that although there are millions of traffic stops conducted by police each year that
- [How a comment box strengthened morale and communication](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/how-a-comment-box-strengthened-morale-and-communication/) - Rochester PD’s simple feedback tool became a catalyst for transparency, accountability and trust among officers and leadership By Chief Michael A. Assad Jr., MSCJ for Police1.com In the realm of law enforcement, effective communication is vital — not only between officers and the community but also within the department itself. One often-overlooked tool that can
- [Looking Past the Bullet Points](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/looking-past-the-bullet-points/) - By Lt. Tyler Harris, Hilliard (OH) Police Department for calibrepress.com A few years back, I found myself putting together a small presentation for my old high school. One of the coaches, an old friend of mine, asked if I would come in and talk with the outgoing senior football players about my time on the
- [Missouri 911 Service Board 2024 PSAP Survey](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/missouri-911-service-board-2024-psap-survey/) - Missouri 911 Service Board PSAP Survey June 2025 to Collect 2024 Data Deadline – July 12, 2025 Are you interested in more funding opportunities for your PSAP? Do you like the idea of Missouri receiving more federal funds to support 911 efforts at local and state levels? The information provided in the annual survey helps
- [Missouri to Overhaul Parole Rules, Public Hearing Scheduled June 13](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/missouri-to-overhaul-parole-rules-public-hearing-scheduled-june-13/) - By VOTP News StaffJEFFERSON CITY, MO — For the first time since 2017, Missouri is reviewing and revamping its parole rules—and the public is invited to weigh in.Under Executive Order 25-07, Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s parole process, aiming to ensure fairness, transparency, and public safety. The directive calls
- [This is not a retirement post: What school resource officers really do](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/this-is-not-a-retirement-post-what-school-resource-officers-really-do/) - Why the most misunderstood job in policing may be the most critical to building trust and saving lives By Corporal Brandon Lyons for Police1.com There’s a common misconception in law enforcement — that becoming a School Resource Officer is a desk job for officers looking to coast into retirement or take an easy schedule. But
- [Public safety coalition urges Senate to fund Next Generation 911 in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/public-safety-coalition-urges-senate-to-fund-next-generation-911-in-one-big-beautiful-bill-act/) - Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety By Bill Carey for Police1.com A coalition of public safety leaders, emergency response professionals and industry groups has called on the Senate Commerce Committee to include critical funding for Next
- [FCC wants 911 location data to be more precise](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/fcc-wants-911-location-data-to-be-more-precise/) - The Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules designed to enhance the accuracy of location information provided during 911 calls made from mobile phones. BySophia Fox-Sowell for Statescoop.com The Federal Communications Commission in May proposed new rules to enhance the accuracy of location information provided during wireless 911 calls, aimed at improving how emergency operators locate people who
- [Confidentiality of Debriefings](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/06/confidentiality-of-debriefings/) - 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 shootings. Breaches of confidentiality causing serious
- [Anatomy of a Critical Incident: The Clash Between Emotional Perception and Reality](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/anatomy-of-a-critical-incident-the-clash-between-emotional-perception-and-reality/) - 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 performance under extreme stress and explains
- [Understanding Four Types of Post-Shooting Debriefings](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/understanding-four-types-of-post-shooting-debriefings/) - 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 be done in the wake of
- [BJS: Homicide Victimization in the United States, 2023](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/bjs-homicide-victimization-in-the-united-states-2023/) - NCJ Number 309889 Author(s) Lizabeth Remrey, PhD, BJS Statistician Date Published May 2025 Publication Series Homicide Trends in the United States Description This report describes the number and rate of homicide victimizations reported by law enforcement agencies in the United States, including victim demographic characteristics, victim-offender relationships, the type of weapon(s) present, and the number
- [Supreme Court unanimously expands scope for excessive force claims against police](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/supreme-court-unanimously-expands-scope-for-excessive-force-claims-against-police/) - “To assess whether an officer acted reasonably in using force, a court must consider all … facts and events leading up to the climactic moment,” the majority opinion stated. By Joanna Putman for Police1.com The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that courts must consider the full context of police encounters, not just the moments officers fear for their safety,
- [License Plate Frame Covered the State Song Name, and That’s Just Fine](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/license-plate-frame-covered-the-state-song-name-and-thats-just-fine/) - By Chief Ken Wallentine for Lexipol McCord v. Nevada, 2023 WL 8943915 (Nev. 2023) The Latin legal maxim, de minimis non curat lex, means the law does not bother with trivial matters. Though the phrase dates back to Venetian courts during the Renaissance, courts are still messing around with trivial trifles. But does the law really
- [Traffic Stop “by the Numbers” on the Way to the State Fair](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/traffic-stop-by-the-numbers-on-the-way-to-the-state-fair/) - By Chief Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Gonzalez, 2025 WL 1007291 (8th Cir. 2025) On a September morning in Moody County, South Dakota, a caller notified the sheriff’s office about “a distracted or a drunk driver,” driving northbound on I-29 near exit 108. The caller described the car as “a black, Volvo sedan of
- [Mo. Senate Approves Free College Tuition for Police, First Responders](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/mo-senate-approves-free-college-tuition-for-police-first-responders/) - The proposed legislation, which goes to Missouri’s governor, would give 100% tuition waivers to state colleges and universities to any police officer or other first responder after six years of service. By Kurt Erickson Source St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Reprinted on Officer.com After hitting an initial roadblock, the Missouri Senate approved plan Tuesday to offer free
- [Post-Shooting Fitness For Duty Determinations](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/post-shooting-fitness-for-duty-determinations/) - By Alexis Artwohl, PhD for Calibre Press [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] Officer-involved shootings (OIS) present a variety of challenges for officers and agencies, including decisions about when involved officers are ready to return to work.
- [Red Light Therapy for K9s](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/05/red-light-therapy-for-k9s/) - Red Light Therapy from Working Dog Magazine Working dogs are the unsung heroes of our communities. Whether they’re guiding individuals with disabilities, searching for missing people, detecting contraband, or serving in military operations, these dogs give their all every single day. Their jobs demand incredible strength, stamina, and resilience, which inevitably take a toll on
- ['Time is Always on Your Side' The Lie That Can Get People Killed](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/time-is-always-on-your-side-the-lie-that-can-get-people-killed/) - 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 law enforcement, then this is a
- [DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day with Debut of Faces of Fentanyl Online Exhibit](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/dea-recognizes-2025-national-fentanyl-awareness-day-with-debut-of-faces-of-fentanyl-online-exhibit/) - DEA proudly joins community organizations, law enforcement, and public health partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-44.[1] DEA will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day with extended DEA
- [How President Trump’s AI executive order could reshape policing](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/how-president-trumps-ai-executive-order-could-reshape-policing/) - Trump’s sweeping order aims to bolster the United States’ leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) by removing regulatory and institutional hurdles across multiple sectors. Photo by Jose Luis Magana/AP From predictive patrols to real-time misconduct alerts, here’s what Executive Order 14179 means for your department By Philip Lukens for Police1.com On January 23, 2025, President Trump
- [New report tackles civil liberties concerns over law enforcement drones](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/new-report-tackles-civil-liberties-concerns-over-law-enforcement-drones/) - “Let’s not use fear to undermine a tool that protects our communities. We need thoughtful policy, not paralysis.” By Police1 Staff NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A new report jointly issued by the Rutgers University Miller Center on Policing and Community Resilience, the Global Consortium of Law Enforcement Training Executives (GCLETE) and the Life Safety Alliance addresses rising concerns from civil
- [One simple strategy for dealing with a driver who refuses to give you their license](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/one-simple-strategy-for-dealing-with-a-driver-who-refuses-to-give-you-their-license/) - Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time By Duane Wolfe for Police1.com What do you do when a driver refuses to give you their license during a traffic stop? A variety of dash cam and smartphone videos posted on the internet show officers
- [Exposing the Truth – The 3 Lies Told in Law Enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/exposing-the-truth-the-3-lies-told-in-law-enforcement/) - 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 are benign and have little effect.
- [Lexipol Beyond the Hiring Crisis Webinar](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/lexipol-beyond-the-hiring-crisis-webinar/) - Part of the Leadership Principles Webinar Series. The challenge of recruitment and retention in public safety is more than just filling vacancies—it’s about fostering a culture that keeps good people in the profession. Before you invest in new hiring initiatives, ask yourself: Is your agency a place where people want to stay? Join this Lexipol webinar
- [New BJS report provides statistics on jail inmates](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/new-bjs-report-provides-statistics-on-jail-inmates/) - BJS has released Jail Inmates in 2023 – Statistical Tables. It describes the number of persons held in local jails, inmate demographics, jail incarceration rates, conviction status and offense characteristics, the number of admissions to jail, persons supervised outside of jail, jail capacity, and staff employed in local jails. Findings in this report are based on
- [Governor Kehoe to join crime victim survivors and victim advocates in April 8 Capitol ceremony marking Crime Victims’ Rights Week](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/04/governor-kehoe-to-join-crime-victim-survivors-and-victim-advocates-in-april-8-capitol-ceremony-marking-crime-victims-rights-week/) - On Tuesday, April 8, Governor Mike Kehoe will join Missouri crime victim survivors, crime victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officers in the Capitol Rotunda to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme, “Kinship, Connections and Healing,” calls attention to the vital connections that are built through crime survivors and the criminal justice
- [XIPHOS Timely Legal Advice](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/xiphos-timely-legal-advice/) - By Ken Wallentine for XIPHOS In law enforcement, bright lines are often hard to come by. While legal rules exist to guide officer conduct — especially in high-stakes situations involving searches and seizures — those rules are frequently tempered by exceptions, caveats and gray areas. The language of relevant legislation, though well-intentioned, is often over-broad
- [You Think You Can Multitask? Think Again](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/you-think-you-can-multitask-think-again/) - 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 same time. Some are able to
- [Just Stats: New report describes cases processed in the federal criminal justice system](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/just-stats-new-report-describes-cases-processed-in-the-federal-criminal-justice-system/) - Federal Justice Statistics, 2023 NCJ Number 309946 Author(s) Mark A. Motivans, PhD, BJS Statistician Date Published: March 2025 Federal Justice Statistics Description This report provides national statistics on the federal response to crime for fiscal year 2023 and some statistics on changes over time. It describes case processing in the federal criminal justice system, including
- [When should investigators watch video evidence? A novel approach in America’s heartland](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/when-should-investigators-watch-video-evidence-a-novel-approach-in-americas-heartland/) - The Omaha Police Department has adopted an approach where its interviewing investigators do not watch video evidence before interviewing officers involved in serious uses of force Originally published on the Force Science website. Republished here with permission. By Thomas McCarty Much ink has been spilled on the controversial question of whether involved officers should review video
- [How law enforcement can detect and apprehend criminal drone pilots at large events](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/how-law-enforcement-can-detect-and-apprehend-criminal-drone-pilots-at-large-events/) - Drones are an escalating threat to stadiums, concerts and public gatherings — but law enforcement faces legal roadblocks. Here’s how multi-layered drone detection technology helps track, identify and stop bad actors. By Yaniv Mendelson and Robert Tabbara for Police1.com Today, law enforcement is being increasingly tasked with protecting large, high-profile events from an emerging threat:
- [How supervisors can identify signs of officer fatigue](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/how-supervisors-can-identify-signs-of-officer-fatigue/) - Fatigue can be hazardous for law enforcement officers who must always remain alert and focused on their duties By Jarrett Morris for Police1.com Police Officer Fatigue Pause Unmute Current Time 1:03 Duration 2:23 Loaded: 89.90% Quality Levels Fullscreen Across the country, mandatory overtime is common among law enforcement agencies. What is the impact of these extra work hours
- [AI police report writing ahead: Proceed with caution](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/ai-police-report-writing-ahead-proceed-with-caution/) - Faster police reports, less paperwork — but at what cost? The risks and rewards of AI in law enforcement. This article is based on research conducted as a part of the CA POST Command College. It is a futures study of a particular emerging issue of relevance to law enforcement. Its purpose is not to
- [MADD Invites Law Enforcement to Candlelight Vigil](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/madd-invites-law-enforcement-to-candlelight-vigil/) - MADD Missouri is honored to host our first statewide candlelight vigil, and we would like to extend a special invitation to our law enforcement partners to join us in support of victims and survivors. The vigil will take place on April 7th from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Missouri State Capitol Building. We have invited the governor, attorney general,
- [Why Do Debriefings?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/why-do-debriefings/) - 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] TRUE OR FALSE QUIZ Critical incidents are psychologically devastating and likely to cause post-traumatic stress disorder. In order to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), everyone involved should
- [XIPHOS Timely Legal Advise](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/03/xiphos-timely-legal-advise/) - In a democratic society (or a constitutional republic, if you prefer), the requirements of public safety must be carefully balanced with the protection of individual rights. Our law enforcement officers play a critical role in maintaining order, investigating crime and ensuring community well-being, but their actions are limited by legal safeguards designed to prevent government
- [Message from Missouri's 911 Service Board Executive Director](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/message-from-missouris-911-service-board-executive-director/) - Message from the Executive Director Hello all! As I look back on 2024 as a whole, I reflect on many of the successes and challenges this year has been filled with. Throughout 2024 the 911 Service Board and staff have been managing as a priority the NG911 and GIS grant programs. Working through these grant
- [The Interview Game: Surviving the Media Circus When You’re in the Center Ring](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/the-interview-game-surviving-the-media-circus-when-youre-in-the-center-ring/) - 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 tax-paying, newspaper-buying, television-watching public just might
- [Law Enforcement Today Shock report: The average time served in state prisons is 1.3 years](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/law-enforcement-today-shock-report-the-average-time-served-in-state-prisons-is-1-3-years/) - by: Leonard Sipes | Source: Law Enforcement Today Analysis Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permission | Photo by by Emiliano Bar is licensed under Unsplash unsplash.com Critics of what some describe as over-incarceration may need to reevaluate their claims in light of updated data based on a January 2025 publication from the Bureau of Justice Statistics of the US
- [Sheriffs Visit Capitol](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/sheriffs-visit-capitol/) - From Livingston County Sheriff Dustin Woelfle Daviess County Sheriff Larry Adams, Harrison County Sheriff Trevor Place, Mercer County Sheriff Jeffrey Spencer and I conducted a Capitol Walk (February 11) and spoke about many issues affecting our offices. Sheriff Adams and I sat in on a committee hearing on HB916 which deals with restraints being placed
- [Ask Tung: How can young officers build confidence on the job?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/ask-tung-how-can-young-officers-build-confidence-on-the-job/) - Hesitation, communication struggles and fear of looking inexperienced — here’s how to tackle these challenges head-on and build real confidence in the field. By Eric Tung for Police1.com Editor’s Note: This is the sixth installment in our newest series, “Ask Tung,” featuring Commander Eric Tung. With 17 years of experience as a police officer in Washington State,
- [Free Webinar: Surviving and THRIVING as a Female Office](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/free-webinar-surviving-and-thriving-as-a-female-office/) - 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 Widman will share personally lived, hard-earned insights
- [Five Essential Public Safety Leadership Skills](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/five-essential-public-safety-leadership-skills/) - From the Lexipol Team As the field of public safety continues changing at a breakneck speed, public safety leadership must change as well. The challenges faced by today’s fire service, EMS, corrections and law enforcement leaders are vastly different from those from even a decade ago. From navigating complex emergencies to fostering team resilience and
- [The National Police Association Endorses SOFA Act to Combat Fentanyl Crisis](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/the-national-police-association-endorses-sofa-act-to-combat-fentanyl-crisis/) - From the National Police Association /PRNewswire/ — In the face of a relentless assault on our nation’s well-being, the National Police Association (NPA) endorsed the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues (SOFA) Act. This legislation, championed by Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) and his Senate colleagues, seeks to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I under the Controlled
- [Building Relationships, Sharing Concerns](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/02/building-relationships-sharing-concerns/) - Zone 1 Missouri sheriffs made their presence known at the Missouri State Capitol today. Several sheriffs were able to meet with their local legislators – state representatives, and senators. “These meetings are an excellent way for us to share concerns from our citizens and provide our lawmakers an opportunity to hear our professional perspectives on
- [Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimation Feasibility Study](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/human-trafficking-prevalence-estimation-feasibility-study/) - A New report released January 28, 2025 assesses methods of estimating prevalence of human trafficking in the U.S. BJS has released Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimation Feasibility Study. This third-party report presents findings from an environmental scan of international and domestic studies that estimate the size of the human trafficking victim population in the United States.
- [Police not liable for failure to intervene against counter-protesters](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/police-not-liable-for-failure-to-intervene-against-counter-protesters/) - In Balogh v. Virginia, the court held police have no duty to intervene to protect protesters from third-party violence during a rally By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol reprinted by Police1.com | Photo by Getty Images The court’s opinion begins: “Does the First Amendment protect speech amid violence? More specifically, does the First Amendment obligate police
- [Navigating the latest FAA drone regulation updates for public safety](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/navigating-the-latest-faa-drone-regulation-updates-for-public-safety/) - Stay informed on FAA drone waivers and regulations transforming public safety operations, including DFR advancements and the latest BVLOS innovations By Charles Werner for Police1.com | Photo – The Headquarters of the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, DC by Skyhobo/Getty Images Drone regulations are evolving rapidly, with the FAA introducing new waivers and guidelines that expand
- [14 Administrative Guidelines for Officer-Involved Shootings](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/14-administrative-guidelines-for-officer-involved-shootings/) - 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 as they did when first shared.
- [Governor Kehoe Signs Six Executive Orders, Launches Safer Missouri Initiative](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/governor-kehoe-signs-six-executive-orders-launches-safer-missouri-initiative/) - JANUARY 13, 2025 Jefferson City — Today, as his first official act in office, Governor Mike Kehoe took decisive action to prioritize public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching his comprehensive Safer Missouri public safety initiative. Developed in close collaboration with law enforcement partners and representatives across all levels of law enforcement within the state, the Safer
- [What I wished I had known before, during and near the end of my police career](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/what-i-wished-i-had-known-before-during-and-near-the-end-of-my-police-career/) - You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice By Randy Harris for Police1.com It is 45 years since I started my law enforcement career in February 1979. In response to a recent question posed by
- [Words Matter — Carefully Describe the “Place to Be Searched”](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/words-matter-carefully-describe-the-place-to-be-searched/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Jackson, 2024 WL 4343486 (1st Cir. 2024) An investigator in Providence, Rhode Island, observed an electronic device using a specific IP address on a peer-to-peer file-sharing network. He saw the device had shared and downloaded files of child pornography on multiple occasions. The investigator determined the subscriber of
- [Stop the Shouting - and Cops Respond](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/stop-the-shouting-and-cops-respond/) - By George T. Williams for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Humans communicate using our voices. Our tone and volume help others interpret our intent and the meaning of words. Combining that with our physical posturing, gestures, and facial expressions, we generally can get our message across. Cops yell at people, especially in times of perceived danger
- [Vehicle Search Was Valid, but Why?](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/vehicle-search-was-valid-but-why/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Turner, 2024 WL 4964502 (4th Cir 2024) Robert Turner’s brother reported Turner had stolen his handgun, a black and gray Ruger Model SR45. The brother told the investigating officer, Officer David Flores, that Turner was involved with the Folk Nation street gang, which was currently at war
- [BJS: Statistics on human trafficking incidents and victimizations in 2022](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/bjs-statistics-on-human-trafficking-incidents-and-victimizations-in-2022/) - Now available: Access statistics on human trafficking incidents and victimizations in 2022 BJS has released Human Trafficking Incidents Reported by Law Enforcement, 2022 – Statistical Tables. This report analyzes the types of human trafficking (labor trafficking and sex trafficking) that occurred in 2022 and provides statistics on the number of incidents and victimizations by type, with breakdowns by sex, age, race, location, and weapon type. It also
- [The Police: Between a State Rock and a Constitutional Hard Place](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/the-police-between-a-state-rock-and-a-constitutional-hard-place/) - By Jim Glennon In my lifetime, and the 45 years of being in and around the law enforcement profession, I’ve never seen politics impact the general duties of cops as I’ve witnessed over the past 5-6 years. When police officers are sworn in at the very beginning of their careers, the main point of those
- [Use municipal vehicles to protect pedestrians, increase event security](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/use-municipal-vehicles-to-protect-pedestrians-increase-event-security/) - A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats By Greg Friese, MS, NRP for Police1.com | Photo/Greg Friese I have distinct memories from the 2013 Boston Marathon finish line, the sight of a home-grown terrorist attack. My first memory is seeing
- [The part of the job that changes you](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/the-part-of-the-job-that-changes-you/) - How moral injury affects police officers Dr. Cherylynn Lee for American Police Beat n this profession, there are inevitable atrocities. Everything from the break room sink full of dishes (no, your mom does not work here) to calls for service where the victim’s teeth are falling out as they try to explain which way the
- [Missouri Public Safety Medals Nominations Open](https://mosheriffs.com/2025/01/missouri-public-safety-medals/) - The start of the new year means fire service and public safety agencies have two months left to nominate team members for outstanding, heroic efforts during 2024. The Missouri Department of Public Safety is accepting nominations for the Missouri Public Safety Medals, which will honor individual first responders, first responder teams and civilians for heroic acts performed
- [U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment On Proposals to Promote Public Safety, Simplify Federal Sentencing](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/u-s-sentencing-commission-seeks-comment-on-proposals-to-promote-public-safety-simplify-federal-sentencing/) - Today, December 19, the bipartisan United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously to publish proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2025 (watch the meeting). These proposals stem from public input the Commission has received in recent years, including more than 1,200 pages of comments on what work the agency
- [Duty-driven deterioration: What it is and how to stop it](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/duty-driven-deterioration-what-it-is-and-how-to-stop-it/) - Discover the key phases of burnout and how self-awareness can help you regain control By Chris Zamora for Police1.com As first responders, we’re trained to focus on the mission, stay sharp and always push forward. However, we often fail to see how our commitment to public safety can grind us down over time. The warning
- [Overlooked Social Media Risk for Law Enforcement: Strava](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/overlooked-social-media-risk-for-law-enforcement-strava/) - By David Baker for Lexipol Social media has made connecting, sharing and engaging with people easier and faster than ever. If you’re in law enforcement, you know social media has also made it easier for others — including anti-police activists and members of the public — to gather details about you, your home and your family members.
- [Enhancing Recruiting and Retention: Employee Child Care for Law Enforcement Agencies](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/enhancing-recruiting-and-retention-employee-child-care-for-law-enforcement-agencies/) - By David Baker for Lexipol.com Recruiting and retaining qualified employees continues to be a challenge for law enforcement agencies nationwide. We all know the reasons: The relentless public scrutiny, paychecks that lag behind inflation and shift schedules that wreak havoc on personal lives. Combine those factors with work-related stress and challenges for work-life balance and
- [Redefining the Concept of Cover](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/redefining-the-concept-of-cover/) - By Matthew Bloodgood and Lon Bartel for Calibre Press “The officer failed to use cover.” This statement, or variations of the theme, frequently appears in plaintiff and prosecution complaints filed against officers. For example, in an intermountain state, two officers were searching for a suicidal male who had assaulted his mother with a knife. The
- [Video analysis can improve shooter performance](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/video-analysis-can-improve-shooter-performance/) - By Todd Fletcher for American Police Beat | Photo by Billy Etheredge, Potter County (TX) Sheriff’s Office aw enforcement officers are surrounded by video cameras. Body-worn cameras, dash cameras and surveillance cameras have changed the way we operate on a daily basis. These cameras provide more evidence for our investigations, document our public interactions and give
- [Six steps to preventing a cuffed suspect from stealing a patrol vehicle](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/six-steps-to-preventing-a-cuffed-suspect-from-stealing-a-patrol-vehicle/) - It seems like every week we hear of a squad car being stolen somewhere in the U.S. Follow these steps to make sure it doesn’t happen to your cruiser By Duane Wolfe for Police1.com On June 20, members of the Colorado State Patrol, along with other agencies, attempted to assist in a vehicle pursuit. A vehicle that
- [Eight reasons to keep a law enforcement scrapbook](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/12/eight-reasons-to-keep-a-law-enforcement-scrapbook/) - After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life. By Lt. Dan Marcou for Police1.com Scrapbooks are tangible evidence that allows you to say, “I’ve been there and done that.” Here
- [AI in law enforcement: Cellebrite survey reveals opportunities, challenges and growing adoption](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/ai-in-law-enforcement-cellebrite-survey-reveals-opportunities-challenges-and-growing-adoption/) - A global survey of over 2,000 LE professionals highlights AI’s transformative impact on digital investigations, uncovering its potential to enhance efficiency and accuracy By Police 1 Staff | Photo by Khanchit Khirisutchalual/Getty Images In a comprehensive survey involving over 2,000 law enforcement professionals from 97 countries, Cellebrite’s 2025 Industry Trends Survey reveals the profound impact of artificial
- [Reclaiming time: How officers and leaders can make space for wellness](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/reclaiming-time-how-officers-and-leaders-can-make-space-for-wellness/) - With demanding schedules leaving officers with little time for wellness, one cop’s story shows how department leaders and officers can work together to prioritize time off and build healthier habits. Story by Jesse Cohen for Police1.com | Photo by Miljan Živković/Getty Images/iStockphoto I’ve been told that I’m just a “Jiu-Jitsu bum” who happens to moonlight as
- [Five Corrections Policy Trends for 2025](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/five-corrections-policy-trends-for-2025/) - From the Lexipol Team In the constantly evolving field of corrections, several critical policy trends are emerging that will shape facility operations in 2025. Overall, these trends underscore the need for greater accountability and transparency, and the necessity of good policies and processes to support day-to-day workflows. For example, body-worn cameras (BWCs), while providing essential
- [Five ways to cope with the holiday blues](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/five-ways-to-cope-with-the-holiday-blues/) - December can be extra stressful as you juggle working and spending time with your family; here are some tips to help you survive the holiday season By Amy Morgan, MSC, CFRC(D), TECC-LEO for Police1.com AP Photo/Mary Altaffer With jingle bells, twinkly lights and ho-ho-ho everywhere, pictures of the holidays make us think we should wake up every
- [How Law Enforcement Turns Technology into a Force Multiplier](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/how-law-enforcement-turns-technology-into-a-force-multiplier/) - Emerging technologies are allowing law enforcement to shift from reactive to proactive, intelligence-led policing, maximizing officers’ efforts and improving operational efficiency. By Toni Rogers for Officer.com At some point, all police departments deal with a surge in crime. With resources and staff stretched thin, agencies are more frequently turning to technology to be a force
- [Should Cops Be Required to Have a College Degree?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/should-cops-be-required-to-have-a-college-degree/) - By Jim Glennon for Calibre Press Editor’s note: Recently on social media, the question was raised whether anyone looking to be hired as a police officer should be required to have a college degree. It’s an interesting question that Jim Glennon approached a year ago almost to the day. Departments continue to struggle to fill
- [Civil unrest preparedness for your law enforcement agency](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/civil-unrest-preparedness-for-your-law-enforcement-agency/) - Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery By Lexipol Content Development Team As incidents of civil unrest become more frequent and complex, law enforcement agencies face the challenge of adapting strategies to protect both their personnel and the public. Agencies must be prepared
- [The battle against misinformation and disinformation campaigns: Is your agency prepared?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/the-battle-against-misinformation-and-disinformation-campaigns-is-your-agency-prepared/) - How AI-driven misinformation is challenging law enforcement and why forward-thinking leaders could establish units to counter the digital storm By Dr. Joseph J. Lestrange, Chief Jim Bueermann (ret.) for Police1.com | Arkadiusz Warguła/Getty Images/iStockphoto In today’s digital age, misinformation and disinformation on social media have become critical challenges, especially for law enforcement. With the rise of artificial intelligence
- [Active violence training gaps: Are you covering all critical response areas?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/active-violence-training-gaps-are-you-covering-all-critical-response-areas/) - City of Hialeah Police Commander Orlando Salvat, right, and Sgt. Rolando Rios, left, rush to a simulated active shooting as instructor Vincent Torres, center, follows during a training session, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Hialeah, Fla. The drill was part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Gordon Center for Simulation & Innovation
- [Coming to the door with a weapon: An approach to an armed homeowner for LE](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/11/coming-to-the-door-with-a-weapon-an-approach-to-an-armed-homeowner-for-le/) - By Brian N. O’Donnell for Police1.com Photo by feri ferdinan/Getty Images It is rare to respond to a call at a residence and have an occupant come to the door holding a weapon. Sure, they come to the door bleeding, crying, angry, disheveled, drunk, curious, happy, reserved, distant, distracted, animated, frightened and more — but rarely
- [Ethical AI in law enforcement: Navigating the balance between innovation and responsibility](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/ethical-ai-in-law-enforcement-navigating-the-balance-between-innovation-and-responsibility/) - Balancing the power of AI with ethical considerations is essential for its responsible use in law enforcement, ensuring both innovation and justice Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for law enforcement but brings with it a host of ethical considerations that must be carefully navigated. Parradee Kietsirikul/Getty Images/iStockphoto Content provided by Cellebrite By Jared Barnhart for
- [Naloxone’s lifesaving impact: 87% survival rate proves officers’ critical role in opioid crisis](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/naloxones-lifesaving-impact-87-survival-rate-proves-officers-critical-role-in-opioid-crisis/) - At IACP 2024, experts detailed lessons learned from nearly 17,000 law enforcement Narcan administrations in New York State By Rob Lawrence for Police1.com When we think about law enforcement, we often picture officers tackling crime head-on. But what is sometimes overlooked is their increasing role as first responders in life-and-death medical situations. At the IACP
- [DEA Issues Warning About Illegal Online Pharmacies](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/dea-issues-warning-about-illegal-online-pharmacies/) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in illegal online pharmacies selling and shipping counterfeit pills made with fentanyl and methamphetamine to unsuspecting customers in the United States who believe they are purchasing real pharmaceutical drugs such as Oxycodone, Adderall, Xanax, and other drugs from legitimate pharmacies. As Americans increasingly turn to online
- [The desire to be great: What it takes to excel as a law enforcement officer](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/the-desire-to-be-great-what-it-takes-to-excel-as-a-law-enforcement-officer/) - From rookie to veteran, maintaining excellence in law enforcement requires commitment, resilience and the unwavering goal to be a great officer By Lt. Dan Marcou for Police1.com In the past, as an instructor at academies, I would conduct a simple survey with each class of recruits. I asked them, “If I had a magic wand
- [Addressing Crime through Innovative Technology](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/addressing-crime-through-innovative-technology/) - In this series, CNA studies the use of emerging technologies by law enforcement agencies. By Thomas E. Christoff, Shelby Hickman, Zoë Thorkildsen, Monique Jenkins, Jennifer Lafferty, Melissa Gutierrez, and Heleana Melendez This implementation guide includes a comprehensive literature review and discussion of various technology types and their real and potential uses by law enforcement agencies
- [Pineville Woman Sentenced to Consecutive Life Sentences in Prison for Kidnapping, Murder of Pregnant Arkansas Woman and Unborn Child](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/pineville-woman-sentenced-to-consecutive-life-sentences-in-prison-for-kidnapping-murder-of-pregnant-arkansas-woman-and-unborn-child/) - Husband Pleads Guilty to Being an Accessory After the Fact – Photo from Law and Crime A Pineville, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court on October 15 for the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman and her victim’s unborn child. Amber Waterman, 44, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough
- [Leaders of Dangerous Mexican Drug Cartel Responsible for Extreme Violence Charged with International Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/leaders-of-dangerous-mexican-drug-cartel-responsible-for-extreme-violence-charged-with-international-drug-trafficking-and-firearms-offenses/) - Note: View the fifth superseding indictment here. An indictment was unsealed in the District of Columbia charging leaders of the violent drug trafficking organization known as Los Zetas, and its successor organization, Cartel del Noreste (CDN), with engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; drug trafficking conspiracy; firearms offenses; and international money laundering conspiracy. According to the indictment,
- [Sheriffs seek 'seat at the table' with questionnaires to Harris, Trump campaigns](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/sheriffs-seek-seat-at-the-table-with-questionnaires-to-harris-trump-campaigns/) - by CORY SMITH | The National News Desk | National Sheriffs Association Both presidential campaigns have responded to questionnaires sent by the National Sheriffs’ Association, seeking their positions on key law enforcement and public safety concerns. The National Sheriffs’ Association asked the campaigns how they’d address mental health needs in jails, the challenges in handling youth crime, how
- [In Missouri, Halloween night signs were required at homes of sex offenders. Until now](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/in-missouri-halloween-night-signs-were-required-at-homes-of-sex-offenders-until-now/) - The Associated Press Shared from molawyersmedia.com Many states have laws designed to keep children away from convicted sexual offenders on Halloween night, such as curfews for those on offender registries and requirements to keep their porch lights off. But a Missouri law mandating a sign at the offender’s home was a step too far, a
- [Department of Justice Releases Report on Police-Media Interactions During Mass Demonstrations](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/department-of-justice-releases-report-on-police-media-interactions-during-mass-demonstrations/) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the release of Police-Media Interactions During Mass Demonstrations, a new report that seeks to help law enforcement improve the response to demonstrations specifically through recommendations for police-media interactions. The report, produced by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF),
- [Induced or Predisposed: No Easy Answers When Child Predator Cries ‘Entrapment’](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/induced-or-predisposed-no-easy-answers-when-child-predator-cries-entrapment/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Hanapel, 2024 WL 3750014 (8th Cir. 2024) If you’ve read Xiphos for a long time, you’ll know that I’m a serious biker. I’m on my seventh Harley-Davidson touring bike. I ride at least 20,000 miles each year and I attend the Sturgis Rally faithfully. I refer to it as the General
- [Drug Trafficker Deflated When Drugs Were Found in Spare Tire](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/drug-trafficker-deflated-when-drugs-were-found-in-spare-tire/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Ruiz, 2024 WL 4194467 (10th Cir. 2024) Sergio Ruiz lived in Columbus, New Mexico, not far from a border crossing between the United States and Mexico. He drove over the border nearly every day. When he went across with a load of construction materials in his pickup truck bed, a
- [“Tactical Integrity” Continued. 11 Questions to Ask When You’re Holding a Gun](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/10/tactical-integrity-continued-11-questions-to-ask-when-youre-holding-a-gun/) - By George T. Williams In Part 1 of this two-part series, longtime training icon, George T. Williams, shared the foundational principles of a concept he coins as tactical integrity. “Tactical integrity can be defined as consciously synchronizing the application of safety principles and methods of the individual officer within the whole response to accomplish the task presented
- [No New Ways to Get in Trouble: Why Public Safety Needs a Better “Learning Management System”](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/no-new-ways-to-get-in-trouble-why-public-safety-needs-a-better-learning-management-system/) - September 16, 2024 Gordon Graham here! Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings regarding the discipline of risk management. In my last article, I wrapped up my thoughts with a promise to talk about “learning management systems.” During my years in graduate school, I explored the writings of the geniuses of risk management. One
- [Calibre Expert Analysis of a Complex OIS: Officer Faces 48 Yrs. - 6 Others Charged](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/calibre-expert-analysis-of-a-complex-ois-officer-faces-48-yrs-6-others-charged/) - Hosted by Calibre Press in partnership with Vector Solutions Live presentation: Thurs., Oct. 10 10AM – Noon Central ** NOTE: All registrants will receive a link to a recording within 5 business days of the live event. ========== In this highly anticipated webinar, Force Science Chief Consulting Officer Von Kliem—an attorney, former police officer, and leading expert in use-of-force law—and Calibre Press
- [Integrated report-writing systems and the future of police reporting](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/integrated-report-writing-systems-and-the-future-of-police-reporting/) - Automating the process with AI will leave officers more time in their communities By Lieutenant Christian Dekker for Police1.com It’s a beautiful morning in Metropolis, and Emily Sanchez, a police officer and single mother, is dressed in her MPD uniform, having a cup of coffee before work. She is scrolling through the news feed on
- [Justice Department Awards Over $600M to Hire Law Enforcement Officers, Keep Schools Safe, and Improve Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Services](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/justice-department-awards-over-600m-to-hire-law-enforcement-officers-keep-schools-safe-and-improve-law-enforcement-mental-health-and-wellness-services/) - The Justice Department’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) today announced that it has awarded over $600 million in grant funding to law enforcement agencies and stakeholders across the country. This funding will go to support a wide range of efforts, from hiring new law enforcement officers and keeping our schools safe, to
- [Cuffs on, cuffs off: Mastering the art of speedy handcuff application and removal](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/cuffs-on-cuffs-off-mastering-the-art-of-speedy-handcuff-application-and-removal/) - By Lt. Dan Marcou for Police1.com Nothing encourages resistance in a suspect who is considering resistance like an officer who fumbles with their handcuffs. Pros master the art of handcuff application and removal. Here are some considerations for your review. Emergency removal Officers must master the ability to remove handcuffs quickly when necessary. With the
- [5 Common Grant Application Mistakes](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/5-common-grant-application-mistakes/) - Billions of dollars are available in federal, state and local grant funding for public safety and local government each year. But the grants landscape is also intensely competitive. Thousands of agencies submit each year, only to be turned away. In part, that’s because agencies often commit “unforced errors” that jeopardize or even completely eliminate their
- [Patrol rifle malfunctions are easier to fix than you thought: Part 2](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/patrol-rifle-malfunctions-are-easier-to-fix-than-you-thought-part-2/) - A properly maintained patrol rifle with good magazines and quality ammunition will rarely malfunction, which is exactly why you should set up malfunctions in training By Todd Fletcher for Police1.com In Part 1 of this series, I addressed the most common patrol rifle malfunction, the failure to fire. In other words, the rifle goes “click” instead
- [New app available to serve first responders, military, and veterans and their families](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/new-app-available-to-serve-first-responders-military-and-veterans-and-their-families/) - Defenders Gateway App by is licensed under Defenders Gateway Little Patriots Embraced (LPE) is a nonprofit that was started to strengthen the lives of military children and their families. Now, the founder of LPE, Carol Watanabe, and her tech team has branched out to start the free Defenders Gateway app, meant to support first responders, military, veterans, and their
- [Police 10 codes vs. plain language: The history and ongoing debate](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/police-10-codes-vs-plain-language-the-history-and-ongoing-debate/) - In 2006, the U.S. federal government recommended that 10 codes should be discontinued in favor of everyday language. Photo by Mike Groll/AP 10 codes have been replaced bit by bit for 10 years, but reform is slow. So why are departments are holding on? By Megan Wells, Police1 Contributor for Police1.com Police have used codes
- [The collapse of America? Crime news is a top concern - here are the implications for the justice system](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/09/the-collapse-of-america-crime-news-is-a-top-concern-here-are-the-implications-for-the-justice-system/) - By Leonard Sipes Source: Law Enforcement Today Analysis Originally written for Crime in America. Republished in Law Enforcement Today with permission. This article is based on new data from Pew on popular local news topics. Crime was the second most important local news topic (weather was first). The vast majority of news consumers were not
- [Instagram Video Leads to Frisk and Discovery](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/instagram-video-leads-to-frisk-and-discovery/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Brown, 2024 WL 3838738 (4th Cir. 2024) Detectives were monitoring the Instagram feed of a known gang member, J.S., and saw a video with J.S. and six other men brandishing firearms at an apartment complex early one morning at approximately 0500. The men were pointing handguns and rifles with
- [Apply Now for the 2025 Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/apply-now-for-the-2025-destination-zero-national-officer-safety-and-wellness-awards/) - Apply Now for the 2025 Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards The 2025 Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards present a unique opportunity for law enforcement agencies and individual officers to gain national recognition for their dedication to the well-being and safety of their teams. By applying for this prestigious award,
- [Research review: Gunfire spreads](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/research-review-gunfire-spreads/) - 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 test of the contagious fire thesis
- [The drone dilemma: Enhancing public safety amid emerging threats](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/the-drone-dilemma-enhancing-public-safety-amid-emerging-threats/) - 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 increasing popularity and easy availability raises
- [It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/its-time-for-all-law-enforcement-agencies-to-modify-physical-fitness-training-to-meet-the-challenges-of-the-vertical-mile/) - 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 a positive result. However, we know
- [Justice Department Issues Letter to State and Local Police Departments and Governments Explaining that Certain Housing Programs May Violate Federal Law](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/justice-department-issues-letter-to-state-and-local-police-departments-and-governments-explaining-that-certain-housing-programs-may-violate-federal-law/) - 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 be unlawful when they unfairly penalize
- [The role of officer wellness programs in liability reduction](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/the-role-of-officer-wellness-programs-in-liability-reduction/) - 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 of operational functioning, just like firearms
- [‘Robophobia:’ Law schools pivot to AI, experts say it will shape the future of law](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/robophobia-law-schools-pivot-to-ai-experts-say-it-will-shape-the-future-of-law/) - 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 and adaptation. One of the first
- [Join the 2024 Nationwide MEMORIAL RUN](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/join-the-2024-nationwide-memorial-run/) - 2024 Nationwide MEMORIAL RUN – Join us to support law enforcement! REGISTER The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Run is a great way to show your support for law enforcement, get active, and have some fun. It is a flagship community event that raises critical funds needed for our mission to honor the fallen, tell
- [Organization for retired police investigators helps public safety by solving cold cases](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/organization-for-retired-police-investigators-helps-public-safety-by-solving-cold-cases/) - 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 in law enforcement and continuing the
- [What Yusuf Dikec’s Olympic success can teach police officers](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/what-yusuf-dikecs-olympic-success-can-teach-police-officers/) - 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 Mixed Team event at the Paris
- [Combating organized retail theft with grant funding: Strategies and solutions](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/combating-organized-retail-theft-with-grant-funding-strategies-and-solutions/) - 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 years, impacting communities nationwide. Unlike petty
- [Asleep at the Wheel in the McDonald’s Drive-Through](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/asleep-at-the-wheel-in-the-mcdonalds-drive-through/) - By Ken Wallentine, Editor of Lexipol State v. Wiskowski, 2024 WL 3034325 (Wisc. 2024) How can anyone sleep through the noise and smells at a McDonald’s drive-through window? Michael Wiskowski did … at least, until a worker woke him. The worker also called the Plymouth (Wisconsin) Police Department. Just a minute after the call, an
- [Is Your Personal Information Easily Found By Criminals?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/08/is-your-personal-information-easily-found-by-criminals/) - In this week’s Calibre Press newsletter, digital forensics consultant, private investigator and 25-year law enforcement veteran Pete James, founder of OfficerPrivacy.com, shares tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from criminals who cull personal information from the Internet–including home addresses–and use that information to harass, dox and potentially more seriously harm officers.
- [FBI's 100 Years of Fingerprints and Criminal History Records](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/fbis-100-years-of-fingerprints-and-criminal-history-records/) - FBI celebrates an innovation milestone and looks to the future of biometric identification Pictured: The inside of “Machine Gun” Kelly’s Notorious Deceased file at CJIS in West Virginia includes his fingerprint card, photo, and fingerprints. Kelly, whose real name was George Kelly Barnes, was a gangster and kidnapper who reportedly said “Don’t shoot, G-men” when
- [A cautionary tale: The Karen Read trial and an investigator’s text messages](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/a-cautionary-tale-the-karen-read-trial-and-an-investigators-text-messages/) - Trooper Michael Proctor’s suspension due to inappropriate text messages serves as a stark reminder that anything written can become public and impact a case By Terrence P. Dwyer, Esq. for Police1.com The adage that three can keep a secret if two are dead, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin though its origins may go back further, presumes
- [Overcoming funding challenges: how law enforcement can secure drone grants](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/overcoming-funding-challenges-how-law-enforcement-can-secure-drone-grants/) - Law enforcement faces major funding challenges for drones due to existing policies by key agencies like DOJ and FEMA By Samantha Dorm for Police1.com The question, raised by House Speaker Mike Johnson to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, of whether drones were utilized during a recent event where former President Trump was shot in an assassination attempt, highlights a significant
- [Understanding Firearms, Ammunition & Wound Ballistics](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/understanding-firearms-ammunition-wound-ballistics/) - From Calibre Press | calibrepress.com [Our 2-part series on preparing for encounters with the media will continue next week.] The following is a continuation of a series of excerpts from a book written by Dr. Martin Greenberg, an orthopedic surgeon who is also a police officer, SWAT operator and tactical medic. Dr. Greenberg’s mission is to
- [Five things law enforcement need to know when responding to a drowning](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/five-things-law-enforcement-need-to-know-when-responding-to-a-drowning/) - Drownings can happen in any body of water, at any time of the year, anywhere in the country July 13, 2024 08:23 AM • Kyle McCoy Watch 5 tips for drowning rescues During a routine patrol of a residential area in your beat, your dispatcher notifies you a child has been pulled from a pool
- [Media Alert! 10 Tips on How to Be Prepared for Reporters](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/media-alert-10-tips-on-how-to-be-prepared-for-reporters/) - Media Alert! 10 Tips on How to Be Prepared for Reporters Part 1 of a 2-part series from Calibre Press | calibrepress.com In this first installment, we’ll share the first 5 of 10 pieces of valuable advice law enforcement media consultant Penny Parrish shares for handing the media and avoiding behavior that can ultimately cause
- [SF Police testing device to detect fentanyl during arrests](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/sf-police-testing-device-to-detect-fentanyl-during-arrests/) - S.F. police test first-ever device to detect fentanyl in saliva during public intoxication arrests Story By Megan Cassidy, Crime Reporter for San Francisco Chronicle A first-of-its-kind device that can detect fentanyl and other drugs on the spot will soon be used to assist in San Francisco’s public intoxication arrests, the latest addition to what has
- [Why Public Safety Personnel Should Vote](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/why-public-safety-personnel-should-vote/) - This article by Gordon Graham for Lexipol was originally published on September 20, 2023 but it’s just as pertinent today. Lexipol Editor’s note: This article is part of a series. Click here for the previous article. Gordon Graham here and this is the final writing in what has been almost six years of monthly articles focusing
- [Rethinking Police Response to Barricade Situations](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/rethinking-police-response-to-barricade-situations/) - By Calibre Press Instructor Chief Scott Hughes for Calibre Press A recent incident in Ogle County, Illinois, where three members of an emergency response team (including a tactical medic) were shot while responding to a barricaded individual threatening suicide and homicide, highlights the urgent need to reassess law enforcement’s approach to such situations. The team members
- [NEW TO THE VAULT – SURVIVOR STORIES!](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/new-to-the-vault-survivor-stories/) - NEW TO THE VAULT – SURVIVOR STORIES! In these new segments, Calibre Press sheds light on individuals whose bravery and resilience have been put to the ultimate test. They are the officers who have faced the harrowing reality of a deadly encounter and emerged with their lives intact. Their stories not only showcase the inherent
- [Home From the War](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/07/home-from-the-war/) - By Steve Albrecht for Calibre Press | Calibrepress.com A partner of mine relayed the following story which reveals not so much about him, but rather the police profession: “I can’t believe how much I curse on this job! It seems like when I’m in a patrol car I can’t stop using profanity. My partner is
- [PoliceOne: Crushing evil through AI technology](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/policeone-crushing-evil-through-ai-technology/) - Former-CIA agent starts non-profit to equip LEOs with real-time human trafficking intel — for free! By Christopher Littrell for Police1.com On August 31, 1987, Ryan Vanluchene was playing near his home in Libby, Montana, when he was kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered by a repeat sex offender. The murderer had recently been paroled from prison two years early
- [PoliceOne: How teleoperated robotics will change patrol response](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/policeone-how-teleoperated-robotics-will-change-patrol-response/) - As technology continues to advance, the integration of systems like Robot as First Responder will cause a fundamental transformation in policing. Photo/DALL-E This article (reprinted from Police1.com) is based on research conducted as a part of the CA POST Command College. It is a futures study of a particular emerging issue of relevance to law
- [Law Enforcement Today: Supreme Court makes landmark ruling on jury trials that could change everything](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/law-enforcement-today-supreme-court-makes-landmark-ruling-on-jury-trials-that-could-change-everything/) - By Matthew Holloway for Law Enforcement Today News In a landmark decision that could have profound repercussions for the American judicial system, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch that juries rather than judges must decide the facts of a case, such as determining if a person is a habitual
- [The Eyes Have It! Functional Field of View Differences Between Visual Search Behavior and Body-Worn Camera During a Use of Force Response in Active-Duty Police Officers](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/the-eyes-have-it-functional-field-of-view-differences-between-visual-search-behavior-and-body-worn-camera-during-a-use-of-force-response-in-active-duty-police-officers/) - BY FORCE SCIENCE POLICE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH An International Journal Authors: Nicholas P. Murray, William Lewinski, Craig Allen, Gustavo Sandri Heidner, Michael W. Albin & Robert Horn Abstract: Although officer body-worn cameras (BWCs) have improved transparency of police interactions within the community, BWCs have a limited field of view, are subject to bias, and do not
- [Quick Change: Training for Fast and Effective Weapon Transitions](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/quick-change-training-for-fast-and-effective-weapon-transitions/) - By Lon Bartel and Matt Bloodgood for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Editor’s note: New research identifies the challenges officers face as they transition between firearms, electronic control devices, and other force options during high-stress encounters. VirTra principal researcher and Force Science partnering instructor, Lon Bartel, along with Force Science graduate, Matt Bloodgood, highlight the critical role of
- [LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 (HR354) proposes major amendments](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/leosa-reform-act-of-2024-hr354-proposes-major-amendments/) - Twenty years after LEOSA was passed, the newly proposed LEOSA Reform Act of 2024 aims to expand the rights of qualified law enforcement officers and retirees By Dan Phillips for Police1.com This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act (LEOSA), also commonly called “HR 218.” In its twenty-year existence, LEOSA has been
- [Jails Report Series: Preliminary Data Release](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/jails-report-series-preliminary-data-release/) - From the Bureau of Justice Statistics NCJ Number 309039 Author(s) Zhen Zeng, PhD, BJS Statistician Date Published June 2024 Publication Series Preliminary Data Release, Jail Inmates Description This web-only report provides preliminary statistics on key items from the annual jail data collection. Statistics include the number of inmates held in local jails, by inmate demographics and
- [Police recruits in high demand, job data shows](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/police-recruits-in-high-demand-job-data-shows/) - New research shows law enforcement training is the top hard skill sought from candidates in job postings. By Breck Dumas FOXBusiness Qualified candidates looking to launch a career as a police officer in the U.S. are in a good position to land a job, data indicates. A recent analysis by ZipRecruiter found law enforcement training was the top hard skill employers
- [Dialogue: Why It's the Best Defensive Tactic](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/dialogue-why-its-the-best-defensive-tactic/) - Words can definitely be mightier than the sword, as long as you use them correctly and effectively. By Jim Klauba, Chicago Police Department (Ret.), ASP Trainer since 2011 for Officer.com In law enforcement, fundamentals matter—and the most basic fundamental of all is dialogue. Verbal direction plays a role throughout the use of force continuum, from cooperative
- [Beware the “Hollywood 10”](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/beware-the-hollywood-10/) - By Steve Albrecht for Calibrepress.com Here are 10 major tactical flaws you might commonly see during an average prime time cop show or in movies. See which ones you recognize and more importantly, which ones you may commit. 1. Gun pointed straight up while moving. During a tactical seminar I attended, a SWAT expert called this
- [Securing Opioid Settlement Funding Grants for your EMS Agency](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/securing-opioid-settlement-funding-grants-for-your-ems-agency/) - By Corey Carlson for Lexipol Our nation’s opioid crisis continues unabated. According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 107,941 Americans died by drug overdose in 2022 (the last year we have full reporting on). Of those, 81,806 involved opioids. Compare that to 70,630
- [Dealing with Cameras at Emergency Incidents](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/dealing-with-cameras-at-emergency-incidents/) - From Gordon Graham with Lexipol Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for everyone in public safety. We’re going to talk about cameras as they relate to emergency incidents. As a public servant, you need to assume that you’re almost always on camera. These days, cameras are everywhere: In people’s houses, connected
- [Missouri Supreme Court hears challenge to MO-SORA where records closed](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/missouri-supreme-court-hears-challenge-to-mo-sora-where-records-closed/) - Correy E. Stephenson, Special To Missouri Lawyers Media The constitutional validity of the sex offender registry act was before the Missouri Supreme Court on May 14 in a case involving a defendant whose record has been closed. In 1997, John Doe pleaded guilty to sexual assault and deviate sexual assault, for which the circuit court
- [Here are 10 things you need to know about body armor](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/06/here-are-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-body-armor/) - By Eddie Molina for Law Enforcement Today Police officers across the country don their body armor just like any other piece of issued equipment. But too many officers don’t truly understand the fine details of body armor. Such as: Is it properly fit? How long will it last before it loses its effectiveness? How should
- [Officer-Created Danger Theory Lives On](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/officer-created-danger-theory-lives-on/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol Flores v. Henderson, 2024 WL 2141769 (10th Cir. 2024) Shamikle Jackson called 911 stating that two people were dead inside an apartment and he was holding others hostage. Jackson claimed it was a “life-threatening emergency” that was “happening now.” He said he was armed with a machete, his victims needed medical
- [10 Myths About Knives and Knife Defense](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/10-myths-about-knives-and-knife-defense/) - By Joe Truncale for Calibre Press 1. Myth: A small knife is not dangerous. It is amazing the damage even a small 2-inch blade can do to human flesh. A small knife can be hidden easily and can penetrate an artery before the victim realizes what has happened. A small knife can be manipulated in the
- [Chatbots: The next technology revolution in 911 dispatch centers](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/chatbots-the-next-technology-revolution-in-911-dispatch-centers/) - They’ll soon prove a valuable ally against staff shortages and call surges. hirun/Getty Images/iStockphoto This article is based on research conducted as a part of the CA POST Command College. It is a futures study of a particular emerging issue of relevance to law enforcement. Its purpose is not to predict the future; rather, to
- [Traveling with your concealed carry firearm: What you need to know before leaving home](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/traveling-with-your-concealed-carry-firearm-what-you-need-to-know-before-leaving-home/) - Whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile, planning ahead is key to a hassle-free trip when traveling with a concealed carry firearm. By Dan Phillips for Police1.com If you travel out of your home state, chances are you’ll want to bring your firearm. You may drive, fly, or ride the train. Do your homework
- [Law enforcement officers face cumulative PTSD](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/law-enforcement-officers-face-cumulative-ptsd/) - Unlike a physical injury, a mental traumatic injury can happen almost daily By Michelle Beshears, Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military University Reprinted from Police1.com Even with all we know about its effects and ways to treat it, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among police officers and continues to take its toll on their lives and
- [Missouri 911 Service Board PSAP Survey](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/missouri-911-service-board-psap-survey/) - Are you interested in more funding opportunities for your PSAP? Do you like the idea of Missouri receiving more federal funds to support 911 efforts at local and state levels? Do you enjoy a good pizza? ‘ If you answered yes to any of these questions, DO WE have a SURVEY for YOU! It’s that time of year
- [Survival Advice for Handling Subjects in Custody](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/survival-advice-for-handling-subjects-in-custody/) - Cuffing, searching and transporting in-custody subjects rank among the most common–and dangerous–things officers do. Unwavering dedication to remembering and diligently following proper procedures, protocols and tactics is an absolute must when it comes to officer survival. Here are some crucial reminders, shared by a Colorado Lieutenant, that can quite literally save your life. The following
- [Time Running Out to Submit Annual AG Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/time-running-out-to-submit-annual-ag-award-for-distinguished-service-in-community-policing/) - The nomination period for the award will close at 8 PM ET on Monday, May 20. As a reminder, the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing recognizes individual state, local, territorial, or Tribal sworn rank-and-file police officers, deputies and troopers for exceptional efforts in effective policing. The winning officer(s), deputy/deputies, or trooper(s) will
- [US traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023, but nearly 41,000 people died](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/us-traffic-deaths-fell-3-6-in-2023-but-nearly-41000-people-died/) - In this aerial photo, responders are seen near wreckage in the aftermath of a fatal, multi-vehicle pileup on I-55 in Manchac, La., Oct. 23, 2023. The National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration will release its estimate of traffic deaths for 2023 on Monday, April 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) From Associated Press News U.S. traffic
- [Surviving Injuries in the Field: What a Tac Doc Needs You to Know](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/surviving-injuries-in-the-field-what-a-tac-doc-needs-you-to-know/) - On National Peace Officers Memorial Day–and every day–we honor the memories of those officers who lost their lives while upholding their oath to protect their communities and the country. We also remember the loved ones and friends they left behind. May they know we share in their suffering. God bless those officers who gave the
- [Top 5 Things to Look for in a Public Safety Wellness App](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/top-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-public-safety-wellness-app/) - Top 5 Things to Look for in a Public Safety Wellness App by the Lexipol Team First responders perform critical functions in society, diligently serving to help protect their communities by maintaining public safety. However, the demanding and often traumatic nature of this work can take a toll on the physical and mental well-being of
- [Creating a Positive Public Image in Law Enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/creating-a-positive-public-image-in-law-enforcement/) - From Gordon Graham at Lexipo Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for all my law enforcement friends. How would you feel if your conduct was displayed on a billboard for the world to see? As a peace officer, you’re always in the spotlight. It’s vitally important that you conduct yourself in a manner that reflects positively. Not just
- [Senators urge DOT to advance impaired driving rulemaking](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/senators-urge-dot-to-advance-impaired-driving-rulemaking/) - From Transportationtodaynews.com U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) are urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to move forward with rulemaking on impaired driving. The Senators asked Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to use the rulemaking process to implement the Reduced Impaired Driving for Everyone (RIDE) Act. The legislation was part
- [10-Hour Shifts in Law Enforcement: 5 Considerations](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/10-hour-shifts-in-law-enforcement-5-considerations-2/) - From Lexipol – A review of the research into the safety and effectiveness of various common shift regimens There are more than 18,000 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice. Yet there is no standard for duration for shift scheduling: Officers commonly work 8-, 10- or 12-hour
- [It's National Mental Health Awareness Month - are you talking about this?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/its-national-mental-health-awareness-month-are-you-talking-about-this/) - Today – May 1 – is the start of National Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a great time to get your team to begin talking about mental health. And it’s a great time to use some of the free resources made available to us from organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health. They posted
- [Xiphos: Timely Legal Analysis From Lexipol](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/05/xiphos-timely-legal-analysis-from-lexipol/) - Xiphos (KSEE-fohss) a doubled-edged, one-handed sword used by ancient Greeks. Xiphos is Lexipol’s monthly legal newsletter, providing insight and analysis on topical legal cases from Ken Wallentine, Legal Advisor. Subscriptions are free for public safety officers, educators and public attorneys. From the author ~ I don’t get much mail from readers, though I am always
- [Rethink Law Enforcement Recruiting](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/rethink-law-enforcement-recruiting/) - Recruitment strategies and efforts for police and law enforcement agencies need to be closely scrutinized and adjusted to fit into today’s volatile job markets. By William L. Harvey for Officer.com I keep hearing alarming statements wherever I go regarding today’s law enforcement recruitment efforts. Most are tales of doom and gloom, with little to no
- [Senator Brown’s Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Traffickers Heads to the President’s Desk](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/senator-browns-bill-to-crack-down-on-fentanyl-traffickers-heads-to-the-presidents-desk/) - The U.S. Senate today passed U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) legislation to crack down on fentanyl traffickers in Mexico and China in an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote. The bill, which is part of the bipartisan national security package, is now headed to the President’s desk where it will be signed into law, finally taking action to
- [State your case: Should off-duty police officers be permitted to use marijuana in legalized states?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/state-your-case-should-off-duty-police-officers-be-permitted-to-use-marijuana-in-legalized-states/) - The ramifications of marijuana legislation on police departments and their hiring processes By James Dudley, Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. for Police1 The debate around marijuana legalization is intensifying, especially in the context of law enforcement recruitment. With California’s AB 2188 and SB 700 marking a significant shift in employment discrimination laws regarding cannabis use, the issue has become a
- [Appeals Court: Using detainee’s fingerprint to unlock phone not a Fifth Amendment violation](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/appeals-court-using-detainees-fingerprint-to-unlock-phone-not-a-fifth-amendment-violation/) - Payne argued that using biometrics is akin to providing a physical key to a safe but still a testimonial act because it confirms ownership and authentication of the phone’s contents, according to the report. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit dismissed this, stating, “Payne was never compelled to acknowledge the existence of
- [9 Things a Cop Should Consider Every Day](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/9-things-a-cop-should-consider-every-day/) - By Lance LoRusso for Calibre Press Today we begin a list of simple but powerful pieces of advice we should all remember, shared by a veteran officer from a large west coast agency. He begins… 1. Be safe. Quite a revelation, you say? But that thought is the foundation of all of our training—to be safe
- [Missouri 911 Service Board Announces New Grant Awards, Expansions of 911 Services to 65 Counties](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/missouri-911-service-board-announces-new-grant-awards-expansions-of-911-services-to-65-counties/) - Missouri 911 Service Board Announces New Grant Awards, Expansions of 911 Services to 65 Counties since Award Cycle Began- New Investments Include Major Expansions in the Last Missouri Counties where Callers Can’t be Located when Calling 911. Governor Mike Parson: “We are proud to have all Missourians on track to receive the modern 911 services
- [GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES $5 MILLION IN EQUIPMENT GRANTS TO MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE SERVICE, AND EMS PROVIDERS](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/governor-parson-announces-5-million-in-equipment-grants-to-missouri-law-enforcement-fire-service-and-ems-providers/) - Governor Mike Parson announced that the Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved 70 grants totaling $5 million to law enforcement, fire service, and EMS providers in class three counties across the state for new equipment to allow first responders to better respond to emergencies and provide additional protection as they do their jobs. Grant
- [Grant Applications: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/grant-applications-top-5-mistakes-to-avoid/) - From the Lexipol Team In public safety, where the demand for resources often outpaces budgets, public- and private-sector grants have become an important way of funding a variety of initiatives. Police departments, sheriffs’ offices, fire departments, emergency medical services (EMS) and corrections agencies all face the daunting challenge of maintaining operational efficiency with static or
- [Time to Submit Nominations for Distinguished Service in Community Policing Award](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/time-to-submit-nominations-for-distinguished-service-in-community-policing-award/) - The Department of Justice has launched the Seventh Annual Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. This award recognizes individual state, local, or tribal sworn, rank-and-file police officers, deputies, and troopers for exceptional efforts in innovations in community policing, criminal investigations, and field operations that have proven effective in enforcing our laws. The Department
- [COPS Hiring Program Funding Opportunities Open](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/cops-hiring-program-funding-opportunities-open/) - The 2024 COPS Hiring Program is a competitive grant program designed to provide funds directly to law enforcement agencies to hire new or rehire existing career law enforcement officers to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. Anticipated outcomes of the CHP program awards include engagement in planned community partnerships, implementation of projects
- [Pre-Contact Assessments & the 10 Laws of Defensive Tactics](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/pre-contact-assessments-the-10-laws-of-defensive-tactics-2/) - By Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. for Calibre Press ========== Editor’s note: In an article shared with Street Survival Seminar attendees, longtime trainer and use-of-force expert Dr. Ron Martinelli explains what he calls his 10 Laws of Defensive Tactics. After reading Ron’s sage advice, feel free to e-mail your own advice for fellow officers to: editor@calibrepress.com. We may share them in an upcoming
- [Court rulings sound alarm on confidentiality in peer support group interventions](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/court-rulings-sound-alarm-on-confidentiality-in-peer-support-group-interventions/) - CISDs help responders deal with on-the-job trauma; recent cases put peer support group counseling confidentiality in doubt By Emily Hitchings from Police1.com Each day, across the United States, first responders risk their own safety for the welfare of the communities they serve. In addition to bodily harm, public safety employees are also exposed to both
- [U.S. House bill would create national auto theft crime fighting network](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/u-s-house-bill-would-create-national-auto-theft-crime-fighting-network/) - In photo U.S Rep. Josh Gottheimer and State Police officials look at real time car theft information being shared by New Jersey police departments in Newark, one of three State Police Real Time Crime information centers in the state on Friday, His bill would replicate this center nationally and create a national car theft bureau
- [Search of Detached Garage Permissible When Warrant Described Only the House?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/search-of-detached-garage-permissible-when-warrant-described-only-the-house/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Ronquillo, 2024 WL 972215 (10th Cir. 2024) After receiving a tip from a confidential informant (CI) about drug sales from a residence, investigators watched the house and saw multiple persons enter the residence, stay for a few minutes, then leave. The CI made two separate controlled buys of methamphetamine from
- [The Police Officer’s Companion: Pain & Grief](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/the-police-officers-companion-pain-grief/) - Reprinted from Calibre Press Training Network By Steve Albrecht The uncomfortable truth about this job is that a highly traumatic event can appear before you during the first hour of your first day in the field. And while you may have been able to successfully cope with the first one, the tenth one, or the
- [“Non-Lethal” Force & Subject Deaths: Setting the Record Straight.](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/04/non-lethal-force-subject-deaths-setting-the-record-straight/) - Reprinted from Calibre Press Training Network Just days ago, a PBS NewsHour segment claimed that more than 1,000 people died between 2012 and 2021 “after police used physical force that is considered non-lethal.” The piece cited batons, CEWs, physical restraint techniques and chemical agents as the “non-lethal” elements involved. “The death of George Floyd, which sparked a
- [Nominations Open for Distinguished Service in Community Policing Award](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/nominations-open-for-distinguished-service-in-community-policing-award/) - The Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in community policing in the category of “Field Operations for an agency serving over 250,000 residents” was awarded to both Deputy Tanya Garcia and Deputy Esteban Hernandez with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the Justice Department is now accepting nominations
- [Emerging Tech and Law Enforcement: Forensic Genetic Genealogy](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/emerging-tech-and-law-enforcement-forensic-genetic-genealogy/) - By Prathi Chowdri for Lexipol Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) is a valuable tool for law enforcement — one that requires multiple disciplines (genetics, genealogy and traditional investigations) to leverage. Also known as investigative genetic genealogy (IGG), FGG involves searching genetic genealogy databases for clues to the source of an unknown DNA sample,
- [The role posture plays in officer strength, stress resiliency, blood pressure and shooting accuracy](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/the-role-posture-plays-in-officer-strength-stress-resiliency-blood-pressure-and-shooting-accuracy/) - Your posture can mean the difference between optimized performance and physical resilience or constantly battling aches, pains and stress From Police1.com You’re probably thinking, “Not another article reminding me to sit up straight.” Actually, this one’s about something different. This article is about the role your brain, eyes, feet and overall neurology play in your
- [10-Hour Shifts in Law Enforcement: 5 Considerations](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/10-hour-shifts-in-law-enforcement-5-considerations/) - From Lexipol: A review of the research into the safety and effectiveness of various common shift regimens There are more than 18,000 federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies in the U.S., according to the Department of Justice. Yet there is no standard for duration for shift scheduling: Officers commonly work 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts,
- [Public comments requested on the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/public-comments-requested-on-the-survey-of-inmates-in-local-jails/) - BJS encourages comments for 60 days through May 13, 2024, on the Survey of Inmates in Local Jails (SILJ). Your comments on BJS’s request to the Office of Management and Budget, which is published in the Federal Register, should respond to one or more of the following: Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
- [Talking Tactics: “Take your hands out of your pockets…” Readers respond.](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/talking-tactics-take-your-hands-out-of-your-pockets-readers-respond/) - Last week, Calibre Press instructor Lt. Kelly DeVoll (ret.) explored whether ordering a suspect with their hands in their pockets to remove those hands was tactically sound or a serious risk to officer safety. (Read the article here) Readers responded with split opinions. Here’s some of what we heard… Chief Chad Duncan with the Tremont
- [Betrayal Trauma in Public Safety](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/betrayal-trauma-in-public-safety/) - By Gordon Graham for Lexipol Today’s Tip is for everyone in public safety, and it’s about something called “betrayal trauma.” Please invest the time and attention in problems your employees share with you. Listen carefully. Acknowledge their concerns. Over my five decades in public safety, I’ve attended many academy graduation ceremonies. During these events, it’s common
- [AI is set to revolutionize policing: Are we ready?](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/ai-is-set-to-revolutionize-policing-are-we-ready/) - Surveillance towers, real-time digital fingerprinting and autonomous patrol cars are just a few examples of the tech-driven revolution in law enforcement By Paul Goldenberg, Michael Gips Police ranks are depleted. Tenured officers have left in droves. Qualified recruits are hard to come by. Budgets are slashed. Criminals have gone high tech. Can artificial intelligence and other
- [Video: Have a backup plan for your manipulation skills](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/video-have-a-backup-plan-for-your-manipulation-skills/) - From Police1.com Video: Have a backup plan for your manipulation skills In this video tactical tip, Police1 Contributor Duane Wolfe demonstrates how you can transition from one technique to another when a subject is resisting By Duane Wolfe Tactical tips: Manipulation backup plan by Duane Wolfe Play Video In this Tactical Tips police training video, Duane
- [What Cops Want in 2024: The state of officer wellness](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/what-cops-want-in-2024-the-state-of-officer-wellness/) - From Police1.com Share your insights! What Cops Want in 2024 survey is now open! Police1’s newest state-of-the-industry survey focuses on the critical issue of officer wellness Officer wellness has emerged as a pivotal focus for law enforcement in recent years. Operational challenges within agencies, including short staffing and increased demands, have directly contributed to a
- [Census of State and Federal Adult Correctional Facilities Comments Requested](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/census-of-state-and-federal-adult-correctional-facilities-comment-requested/) - Public comments requested on the reinstatement, with change, of BJS data collection: Census of State and Federal Adult Correctional Facilities BJS encourages comments for 60 days through May 10, 2024, on the Census of State and Federal Adult Correctional Facilities. Your comments on BJS’s request to the Office of Management and Budget, which is
- [“Take your hands out of your pockets…”](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/take-your-hands-out-of-your-pockets/) - By Lt. Kelly DeVoll (ret.), Calibre Press Instructor “Hands kill!” This mantra has been repeated time and time again in the law enforcement industry. Many times, this statement has been made when the conversation is broached about why we tell someone to take their hands out of their pockets. When someone we are in contact
- [Bureau of Justice Statistics School Crime Survey](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/bureau-of-justice-statistics-school-crime-survey/) - School Crime Supplement (SCS) Frequency: Periodically since 1989 Latest Data Available: 2022 Data Experts: Alexandra Thompson, BJS Statistician Collection Period: Currently every 2 years, collected in the following years: 1989, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022 Description: Cosponsored by the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics
- [Drug Enforcement Administration arrests for fentanyl surpass arrests for heroin for first time](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/drug-enforcement-administration-arrests-for-fentanyl-surpass-arrests-for-heroin-for-first-time/) - Drug Enforcement Administration arrests for fentanyl surpass arrests for heroin for first time Arrests by the Drug Enforcement Administration for fentanyl offenses exceeded those for heroin offenses for the first time in fiscal year 2021, according to a new Bureau of Justice Statistics report, Heroin, Fentanyl, and Other Opioid Offenses in Federal Courts, 2021. During
- [Is Prison Really the Key to Combating Crime? Here’s What Cops Think.](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/is-prison-really-the-key-to-combating-crime-heres-what-cops-think/) - FROM CALIBRE PRESS Jim Glennon’s recent commentary, “Putting Criminals Behind Bars Just Doesn’t Work.” Is That Viewpoint True at All? drew heavy feedback from law enforcement officers across the country. Here’s some of what we heard: Det. Nik Havert with the Nappanee (IN) PD: According to the preliminary data release for 2022 from the Bureau
- [Federal Law Enforcement -Informer - Eighth District](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/03/federal-law-enforcement-informer/) - A MONTHLY LEGAL RESOURCE AND COMMENTARY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENTS Eighth Circuit United States v. Ralston: Whether the requirements of the “Leon Good Faith” exception were meet where officers executed a search warrant on the suspect’s property, and also that of a nearby neighbor Eight Circuit United States v. Ralston, No. 22-3352 (8th
- [Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/law-enforcement-mental-health-and-wellness-act-program/) - The 2024 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act program is a competitive grant program that provides funding to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement. The 2024 LEMHWA program will fund projects that develop knowledge, increase awareness of effective mental health and wellness strategies, increase the
- [DEA Issues Letter to E-Commerce Companies on the Sale of Pill Presses Used to Make Fentanyl Pills](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/dea-issues-letter-to-e-commerce-companies-on-the-sale-of-pill-presses-used-to-make-fentanyl-pills/) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration today issued a letter to e-commerce companies regarding the sale of pill presses. As regulated entities under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), e-commerce platforms are generally required to comply with CSA recordkeeping, identification, and reporting requirements on the distribution, importation, and exportation of pill press machines. The United States is in the midst
- ["Stress, Relationships & Tenure for Women in Law Enforcement"](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/stress-relationships-tenure-for-women-in-law-enforcement/) - A FREE Calibre Press Panel Discussion March is Women’s History Month. In honor of this celebration, join three of Calibre Press’s female instructors — Deputy Chief Cyndy Velazquez (ret.), Chief Carole Presson and Capt. Michelle Tavarez–for a FREE, lively panel discussion on March 7, 10AM – Noon Central. Our impressive panel will focus on: • Historically inspiring women
- [It’s time to rethink aerobic fitness training in law enforcement academies](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/its-time-to-rethink-aerobic-fitness-training-in-law-enforcement-academies/) - Conventional approaches don’t fully meet the needs of law enforcement trainees. By Jason Shea for Police1.com We all want to ensure recruits have the edge they need to succeed in law enforcement academies, right? But let’s take a moment to ponder this. Could our conventional approach to aerobic training be falling a little flat? What if
- [Report: 77% say their interaction with police was a positive experience](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/report-77-say-their-interaction-with-police-was-a-positive-experience/) - By Leonard Sipes Source: Law Enforcement Today Originally written for Crime in America. Republished with permission. It’s safe to say, based on polling data, that the great majority of the 54 million yearly police-citizen contacts, interactions were mostly positive which almost seems almost impossible considering the nature of the job. 85% say they were treated
- [Five Law Enforcement Policy Trends for 2024](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/five-law-enforcement-policy-trends-for-2024/) - From the Lexipol Team Due to legislative actions, court decisions and gradual shifts in best practices, terminology and technologies, law enforcement policy is in constant flux. At Lexipol, our subject matter experts are always on the lookout for new developments in federal and state statutes, regulations, case law and accreditation standards to keep our policies current and
- [No Qualified Immunity for Failure to Render Medical Care](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/no-qualified-immunity-for-failure-to-render-medical-care/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol Thomas v. City of Harrisburg, 88 F.4th 275 (3rd Cir. 2023) A municipal police officer and a probation officer saw Terrelle Thomas, along with another man, leave a bar and get into a vehicle as passengers. The police officer conducted a traffic stop and noted Thomas “spoke to her as if he
- [Public Comments Requested on the Proposed Extension of a Currently Approved Collection, Survey of Sexual Victimization](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/public-comments-requested-on-the-proposed-extension-of-a-currently-approved-collection-survey-of-sexual-victimization/) - BJS encourages comments for 60 days through April 12, 2024, on the proposed extension, with change, of a currently approved collection, Survey of Sexual Victimization (SSV). Your comments on BJS’s request to the Office of Management and Budget, which is published in the Federal Register, should respond to one or more of the following: Evaluate whether
- [Operationalizing Proactive Community Engagement: A Framework for Police Organizations](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/operationalizing-proactive-community-engagement-a-framework-for-police-organizations/) - The COPS Office is pleased to release a new publication: Operationalizing Proactive Community Engagement: A Framework for Police Organizations This guide is intended to present police leaders with a framework for institutionalizing community engagement strategies to improve their personnel’s willingness to increase proactive, positive interactions with the community. It draws on the discussions from law
- ["Priority of Scan" -  Feedback From the Field](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/priority-of-scan-feedback-from-the-field/) - Reprinted from Calibre Press In last week’s Calibre Press newsletter, Instructor Kelly DeVoll discussed the critical importance of scanning while engaged with a subject. Kelly’s “priority of scan” sequence is hands, waist, face, head-to-toe. Numerous officers wrote in to share their own thoughts. Here’s what a few of them had to say… Sgt Erin Clewell with
- [Does the Mobile Conveyance (Vehicle) Exception allow an engine search when passenger's drugs are found during vehicle stop](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/does-the-mobile-conveyance-vehicle-exception-allow-engine-search-when-passengers-drugs-are-found-during-vehicle-stop/) - Seventh Circuit United States v. Hays, No. 22-3294 (7th Cir. 2023) In this case, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reviewed an appeal related to a Fourth Amendment issue involving a warrantless search of a vehicle. The defendant, Charles Hays, was stopped by the police while driving, for an equipment violation,
- [BJS releases updates to LEARCAT, the Law Enforcement Agency Reported Crime Analysis Tool](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/bjs-releases-updates-to-learcat-the-law-enforcement-agency-reported-crime-analysis-tool/) - BJS updated its Law Enforcement Agency Reported Crime Analysis Tool (LEARCAT) with recently released 2022 crime data and refreshed 2021 data. LEARCAT provides access to incident-based data on crimes recorded by law enforcement using data from the FBI’s National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), as well as contextual information from other federal data sources, such as
- [DEA Announces Settlement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/dea-announces-settlement-with-morris-dickson-co-llc/) - The company admits to wrongdoing and agrees to pay first-ever administrative forfeiture for failure to report thousands of suspicious orders of opioids The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced today a settlement with pharmaceutical distributor Morris & Dickson Co., LLC for failing to maintain effective controls against diversion of controlled substances, including failure to report to
- [An Overview of Human Trafficking](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/an-overview-of-human-trafficking/) - Overview What is human trafficking? Human trafficking, also known as “trafficking in persons,” is a crime that involves the exploitation of a person for compelled sex or labor. They may be compelled via force, fraud, or coercion, which may be subtle or overt, physical or psychological. However, under federal law, force, fraud or coercion does not
- [Deputy's Failure to Allow Time for Suspect to Comply Defeats Claim of Qualified Immunity](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/deputys-failure-to-allow-time-for-suspect-to-comply-defeats-claim-of-qualified-immunity/) - After receiving a parking citation, Akeem Bagley encountered several deputies at a gas station. Bagley got into a heated exchange with one of the deputies, which Bagley started to record. When the deputies left the gas station, Bagley followed. After Bagley drove ahead, a deputy pulled him over and requested his driver’s license. They briefly
- ["Priority of Scan" -  An Officer Survival Necessity](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/02/priority-of-scan-an-officer-survival-necessity/) - As Calibre Press Instructor Lt. Kelly DeVoll (ret.) points out in this week’s article, considering repeated day-to-day activities as “simply routine” — things like traffic stops or seemingly low-risk contacts with citizens — runs the dangerous risk of sliding into complacency, which as we know, can be deadly. There are certain officer survival “routines” that
- [DEA Encourages Communities to Make Every Day Take Back Day](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/dea-encourages-communities-to-make-every-day-take-back-day/) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has launched a new campaign encouraging the public to make Every Day Take Back Day by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded and unwanted medications. For more than a decade, DEA has worked with state and local law enforcement partners to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Days each year
- [Public Comments Requested on the Proposed Extension of a Previously Approved Collection Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/public-comments-requested-on-the-proposed-extension-of-a-previously-approved-collection-firearm-inquiry-statistics-fist-program/) - BJS encourages comments through March 18, 2024, on the Proposed Extension of of a previously approved collection Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) Program. Your comments on BJS’s request to the Office of Management and Budget, which is published in the Federal Register, should respond to one or more of the following: Evaluate whether the proposed collection
- [Pre-Contact Assessments &  the 10 Laws Of Defensive Tactics](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/pre-contact-assessments-the-10-laws-of-defensive-tactics/) - Here are 10 key officer survival tenets to remember, shared by longtime trainer and prominent use-of-force expert Dr. Ron Martinelli, that will help officers maintain their tactical edge when directly contacting potentially dangerous subjects…and before. “While several are just common sense,” says Ron, “all can save your life.” By Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. for Calibrepress.com ==========
- [The Last Man or Woman Standing: Training Until The Lights Go Out…or Come On!](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/the-last-man-or-woman-standing-training-until-the-lights-go-outor-come-on/) - By Lance J. LoRusso, Esq. for Calibre Press ========== In every training class, we see varying levels of abilities. Some folks are able to grasp the concepts of defensive tactics, vehicle operations or firearms immediately while others require additional assistance, guidance and instruction. Likewise, a constitutional law class may cause some students to pull their
- [Federal judge: Banning people from carrying firearms in a post office violates 2nd Amendment](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/federal-judge-banning-people-from-carrying-firearms-in-a-post-office-violates-2nd-amendment/) - By Jenna Curren for Law Enforcement Today On Friday, January 12th, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ruled that a United States law prohibiting people from possessing firearms while inside of a post office goes against their constitutional rights. According to Fox News, Judge Mizelle, an appointee of former President Donald Trump, cited a 2022 landmark
- [National Institute of Justice Special Report Summarizes Findings from Mass Shooting Research](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/national-institute-of-justice-special-report-summarizes-findings-from-mass-shooting-research/) - The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice has published a special report presenting findings from NIJ-supported research on public mass shootings, including school mass shootings, since 2014 and identifying areas of needed research and recommendations for the future. Since 2014, NIJ has invested in numerous research projects to build basic knowledge and advance
- [Act Seeks to Give FGG Grant Money to Non-homicide Cold Cases](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/act-seeks-to-give-fgg-grant-money-to-non-homicide-cold-cases/) - By Michelle Taylor, Editor-in-Chief of Forensic Magazine “>Shar Currently, under the Department of Justice’s 2019 interim policy for “Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis and Searching,” DOJ funds are allowed to be used for forensic genetic genealogy testing of any unknown deceased persons who have been declared homicide victims. However, that leaves out an important portion
- [Missouri judiciary launches new court rules feature online](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/missouri-judiciary-launches-new-court-rules-feature-online/) - As part of an ongoing effort to improve public access to court information through the Missouri Courts website, the judiciary has launched a new feature making the Supreme Court of Missouri rules and court operating rules available in a searchable, mobile-friendly, more accessible format. From the new Court Rules landing page launched this morning, the public now
- [Bureau of Justice Statistics Jail Inmates in 2022 – Statistical Tables](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/bureau-of-justice-statistics-jail-inmates-in-2022-statistical-tables/) - Local jails held 4% more people in 2022 than in 2021 This report is the 36th in a series that began in 1982. It describes the number of persons held in local jails, jail incarceration rates, inmate demographics, conviction status and most serious offense, number of admissions to jail, jail capacity, inmate turnover rates, and
- [A Picture of Crime in 2022 from National Crime Victimization Survey](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/a-picture-of-crime-in-2022-from-national-crime-victimization-survey/) - The National Crime Victimization Survey and National Incident-Based Reporting System: A complementary picture of crime in 2022 Author(s) Rachel E. Morgan, PhD, BJS Statistician; Erica L. Smith, BJS Statistician NCVS and NIBRS Comparisons Description The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) measure a set of criminal offenses that overlap but are not
- [Milestone Journey: The Officer Transition to Civilian Life](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/milestone-journey-the-officer-transition-to-civilian-life/) - The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund invites you to watch a panel discussion that will provide law enforcement officers with important information for a successful transition from their professional life to life as a civilian. This program will bring together experts in financial, spiritual, psychological, and physical wellness to discuss all that an officer
- [Ticket for horn honking on Supreme Court docket reveals the far reach of police discretion](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/ticket-for-horn-honking-on-supreme-court-docket-reveals-the-far-reach-of-police-discretion/) - Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use? By Val Van Brocklin For Police1.com “Discretion is the better part of valor,” is a slight misquote of a line from Shakespeare’s Henry IV. If you want a full rundown of the Bard’s nuance,
- [Incident analysis: Tactical decision-making during a rapidly evolving officer-involved shooting](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/incident-analysis-tactical-decision-making-during-a-rapidly-evolving-officer-involved-shooting/) - The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations By Duane Wolfe On December 5, 2023, the St. Paul (Minn.) Police Department received a report of a man in a car, later identified as Brandon Keys, 24, who
- [New Scientific Methods for Analyzing Criminal Careers](https://mosheriffs.com/2024/01/new-scientific-methods-for-analyzing-criminal-careers/) - Researchers at the Complexity Science Hub have examined 1.2 million criminal incidents and developed an innovative method to identify patterns in criminal careers. When it comes to preventing future crimes, it is essential to understand how past criminal behavior relates to future offenses. One key question is whether criminals tend to specialize in specific types
- [First Responder Grief During the Holidays](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/12/first-responder-grief-during-the-holidays/) - The holidays can be emotionally challenging for many first responders. Maybe you? Here is some excellent advice for helping yourself or others navigate through the difficulties the holiday season can present. From Calibre Press ~ The following was submitted to us by Chief Sam DiGiovanna, a 40-year fire service veteran who follows Calibre Press. Sam
- [U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comments](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/12/u-s-sentencing-commission-seeks-comments/) - U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Proposals Addressing the Impact of Acquitted Conduct, Youthful Convictions, and Other Issues Today the U.S. Sentencing Commission voted to seek comment on several proposals that would, among other things, limit the federal courts’ consideration of acquitted conduct and youthful convictions under the federal sentencing guidelines. The bipartisan Commission voted today
- [Is the Graham Standard in Play if Officers are Charged Criminally?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/12/is-the-graham-standard-in-play-if-officers-are-charged-criminally/) - By Jim Glennon for Calibre Press The Event On August 15th, Sacramento police officers responded to a man with a large knife on a light rail train at the City College Station. The police cleared the car of all but the man, who was obviously agitated. After the officers began talking to him, he displayed
- [What Are the Biggest Challenges to Law Enforcement? Cops Weigh In](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/12/what-are-the-biggest-challenges-to-law-enforcement-cops-weigh-in/) - Reprinted from Calibre Press Last week, guest columnist and longtime law enforcement writer Barbara Schwartz shared insights from current and retired officers on what they felt was the biggest challenge to the police profession. The responses she shared in her article State of the Troops were varied and elicited additional comments from our readers. Here are a
- [Demographic Differences in Federal Sentencing - Problem Solving Courts](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/demographic-differences-in-federal-sentencing-problem-solving-courts/) - This report uses new analytical techniques and newly available data to determine if the demographic differences in sentencing observed in prior reports continued to persist during the latest five-year study period. Introduction In August 2023, the United States Sentencing Commission identified as one of its final priorities “the “[c]ompilation and dissemination of information on court-sponsored programs
- [Tire Deflation Devices: Risk Versus Reward](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/tire-deflation-devices-risk-versus-reward/) - A 10-Year Examination of Law Enforcement Fatalities The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is proud to announce that our research paper on tire deflation devices, or TDDs, is out now. This timely report is available on our website and dives into the instances where these devices have been deployed that caused injury or death
- [Should College Degrees Be Required to Be a Cop? Cops Respond](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/should-college-degrees-be-required-to-be-a-cop-cops-respond/) - By Jim Glennon for Calibre Press Last week I wrote a column titled, A College Degree Proves What? Police Agencies Should Rethink the Necessity of College Degrees for Applicants. I intended to spark some discussion, and, well, it certainly did. We received emails, comments, personal stories and opinions. Admittedly, I was shocked that virtually all of the
- [Stress in Corrections: The “Career Buster”](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/stress-in-corrections-the-career-buster/) - Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Noon Central [60 minutes] Register Now Corrections is one of the most stressful professions today. Both sworn and non-sworn corrections professionals frequently manage offenders who often try to circumvent authority, are difficult to manage and resist rehabilitation efforts. This, in addition to short staffing and the lack of respect from
- [Qualified immunity for fatal shooting involving a vehicle as a weapon](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/qualified-immunity-for-fatal-shooting-involving-a-vehicle-as-a-weapon-2/) - By Ken Wallentine for Police1.com Law Enforcement and the Law The appellate court began its analysis by noting that a charging vehicle can be a deadly weapon This article was featured in Lexipol’s Xiphos newsletter, a monthly legal-focused law enforcement newsletter authored by Ken Wallentine. Subscriptions are free for public safety officers, educators and public attorneys. Subscribe here! TOUSIS
- [October 2023 Take Back Day Results](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/october-2023-take-back-day-results/) - This fall, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds (300 tons) of unneeded medications across 4,955 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its partners, has collected 17,300,454 pounds (8,650 tons) of unneeded prescription drugs. Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4383 Total Collection Sites: 4675 Total Weight Collected: 599,897 lbs. (300 tons) Total Weight All Time: 17,900,351 lbs. (8,950 tons) The drug overdose epidemic in
- [New report presents data on background checks for firearm transfers and permits](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/new-report-presents-data-on-background-checks-for-firearm-transfers-and-permits/) - Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2019–2020 NCJ Number 306971 Author(s) Connor Brooks, BJS Statistician Date Published November 2023 Background Checks for Firearm Transfers Description This report is the 18th in a series produced by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It details the number of applications for background checks for firearm transfers and permits received by
- [Deploying self-determination theory as a police leadership practice](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/deploying-self-determination-theory-as-a-police-leadership-practice/) - This philosophy can enhance morale, motivation and performance while fostering trust and cooperation. By Gene Reid, Ph.D. for Police1.com In the dynamic and often high-stress world of law enforcement, effective leadership is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring public safety, and building strong, resilient teams. With the seemingly endless array of leadership books, articles and concepts
- [Who controls the rental car?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/who-controls-the-rental-car/) - The lesson of both this case and the Byrd decision is that officers should ask any suspect who is not named in the contract about their control and authority to operate the car. By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol UNITED STATES V. MONTALVO-FLORES, 2023 WL 5521062 (3RD CIR. 2023) Officers arrested Christopher Montalvo-Flores in a hotel room pursuant
- [Police Not Liable for Damage from Armored Vehicles, Explosives and Gas](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/police-not-liable-for-damage-from-armored-vehicles-explosives-and-gas/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol Baker v. City of McKinney, 2023 WL 6619477 (5th Cir. 2023) Police were looking for Wesley Little, who was on the run with a 15-year-old girl. Little had successfully evaded police on a wild chase behind the wheel of a fast Corvette. He drove to Vicki Baker’s home and knocked on the door.
- [Qualified Immunity for Fatal Shooting Involving a Vehicle as a Weapon](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/11/qualified-immunity-for-fatal-shooting-involving-a-vehicle-as-a-weapon/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol Tousis v. Billiot, 2023 WL 6860926 (7th Cir. 2023) DEA agents suspected Gus Tousis of drug trafficking. An agent obtained a warrant to place a tracking device on Tousis’ car. The tracker transmitted the location of the car and the speed at which it was traveling. Agents believed Tousis was dealing with Vernon
- [Office of Justice Internet Safety Program](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/office-of-justice-internet-safety-program/) - Every year, crimes committed online result in significant financial losses for businesses and individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In 2022, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received 800,944 complaints of crimes committed online, a 5 % decrease from the 847,376 complaints reported in 2021. However, the potential total losses reported increased from $6.9 billion in 2021
- [The impact of sextortion on a family, community and small-town police department](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/the-impact-of-sextortion-on-a-family-community-and-small-town-police-department/) - The parents of James Woods, 17, are on a mission to shine a light on the events leading up to the death of their only child by suicide and what happened after. By Nancy Perry, Editor Police1.com Within 19 and a half hours of being targeted by online predators, 17-year-old James Woods died of a
- [How to fund a law enforcement childcare center](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/how-to-fund-a-law-enforcement-childcare-center/) - The San Diego Police Officers Association and the National Law Enforcement Foundation share lessons learned from building the nation’s first law enforcement only childcare center. Colorado, Idaho and Missouri are actively creating law enforcement childcare funding opportunities through state grant programs. By Greg Friese, MS, NRP – Editorial director for Police1.com The San Diego Police
- [Living Long Enough to Enjoy Retirement: Beyond Recruitment & Retention](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/living-long-enough-to-enjoy-retirement-beyond-recruitment-retention/) - By Chief Michael Gabrielson, Loveland (OH) PD for Calibre Press Law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to keep pace with attrition and to fill the vacancies we all have with the best candidates we can find. There are many theories as to the cause of this struggle and I am sure each of
- [Working Dog Magazine: Water and Your Dog](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/water-and-your-dog/) - By Eukanuba Pro Staff for workingdogmagazine.com How much water should your dog drink? Drinking water is important for everyone, and it’s especially important for dogs. Water supports all body systems, helps maintain temperature, improves absorption of nutrition and many other things. But is there a particular amount of water your dog should drink? In fact,
- [Supreme Court to consider right to counsel at initial hearings](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/supreme-court-to-consider-right-to-counsel-at-initial-hearings/) - Missouri Supreme Court building (Karen Elshout/file photo) By Scott Lauck for molawyersmedia.com The Missouri Supreme Court is preparing to determine whether indigent defendants have a right to a lawyer at the earliest stage of their criminal cases. On Sept. 26, the high court accepted two cases addressing whether arraignments and initial bond hearings are “critical stages”
- [Understanding cardiovascular risks to first responders](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/understanding-cardiovascular-risks-to-first-responders/) - Because we know how high the risk is for first responders, we must be diligent in detecting and preventing cardiac disease. By Lexipol’s Content Development Staff for Police1.com Cardiac disease. Heart attacks. Plaque build-up. These terms are probably familiar to you as cardiovascular health issues have almost certainly had a direct impact on you or
- [Heavy fanny pack, oddly carried, justified frisk](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/sticks-and-stones-may-break-ones-bones-and-constitute-assault-but-words-not-so-much/) - This case encourages officers to accurately and painstakingly report all factors relied upon to conclude there was reasonable suspicion to detain and reasonable suspicion to frisk By Ken Wallentine for Police1.com UNITED STATES V. HAGOOD, 2023 WL 5597832 (2ND CIR. 2023) Two uniformed officers patrolling in an unmarked police car drove through a high-crime area associated with
- [Are you mentally ready for retirement?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/are-you-mentally-ready-for-retirement/) - By Stephanie Conn for American Police Beat If you had to retire tomorrow, would you be ready? With the recent civil unrest and the anti-police climate in some cities, some officers are saying they’d be thrilled to get out of it. I don’t know that I fully believe them though. I’ve known cops to say
- [The 32nd floor: An officer recounts responding to the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooter](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/10/the-32nd-floor-an-officer-recounts-responding-to-the-route-91-harvest-festival-shooter/) - An officer recounts responding to the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooter – and shares why we must focus as much on emotional trauma as we do active shooter response tactics By Joshua Bitsko for Police1.com The smell of gunpowder was still heavy in the air. I could feel a cool wind coming from the room,
- [Addressing the debate over sending mental health professionals out on police calls](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/addressing-the-debate-over-sending-mental-health-professionals-out-on-police-calls/) - Dr. Laurence Miller Practical Police Psychology for Police1.com A premature rush to routinely dispatch psychologists and social workers to the scene of potentially lethal police-citizen encounters may be a matter of misapplied good intentions Question: In response to several recent cases of mentally ill citizens being shot by police, some authorities are recommending sending mental health
- [Working Dog Magazine - Equipment: Dog Boots](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/working-dog-magazine-equipment-dog-boots/) - Article by Simon Lissa for Working Dog Magazine For dogs, there is no worse injury than one to their paws. Dogs are constantly active, and paw injuries can take a long time to heal because they continue to walk on their feet, despite the pain, and re-injure themselves or slow down healing. The best approach here
- [Reframing De-escalation](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/reframing-de-escalation/) - By Dr. Joel F. Shults for Calibre Press | Calibrepress.com Despite the notion among police critics that things always get worse when the cops show up, police officers are generally quite competent and experienced in getting situations stabilized and calmer. Unrealistic expectations result in the persistent question and critique – “Why didn’t they de-escalate?” The
- [8 habit tips to bridge to your overall health goals](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/8-habit-tips-to-bridge-to-your-overall-health-goals/) - Shift your mindset and identity to achieve and maintain your objectives By Greg Friese, MS, NRP for Police1.com We should all strive to sleep more and better, eat less and better, and exercise more often. Reasonable goals for overall health might include: Sleep at least 7 hours per night Eat five or more servings of
- ['The body does keep score.' Powerful Feedback From a Calibre Newsletter Reader](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/the-body-does-keep-score-powerful-feedback-from-a-calibre-newsletter-reader/) - From Calibre Press Barbara Schwartz’s recent article, Take Notice of an Officer’s Pain, resonated powerfully with Calibre Press newsletter readers. One in particular, Gerry Walker, a U.S. Army veteran, a former police officer and a current federal law enforcement officer, sent us the following response, one we felt was important to share. Gerry wrote: I read the article, Take
- [Preliminary 2022 statistics from annual prison and jail data collections now available](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/preliminary-2022-statistics-from-annual-prison-and-jail-data-collections-now-available/) - BJS published Prisons Report Series: Preliminary Data Release and Jails Report Series: Preliminary Data Release through a new, interactive web product. These online releases provide preliminary 2022 statistics on key items from BJS’s annual prison and jail data collections. The prison statistics include all prisoners under the jurisdiction of state and federal correctional authorities and those sentenced to more
- [Take Notice of an Officer’s Pain](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/take-notice-of-an-officers-pain/) - By Barbara A. Schwartz for Calibre Press Calibre Press Editor’s note: September is suicide prevention month. With that, thank you to Barbara Schwartz for sharing the following important and timely article. You can make a difference in an officer’s life by noticing when they are hurting, struggling, or overwhelmed with what life has tossed in
- [New BJS and NCES report provides updated information on school crime and safety](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/new-bjs-and-nces-report-provides-updated-information-on-school-crime-and-safety/) - A new publication, Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2022, provides official estimates on school crime and safety. It examines data on violent deaths and school shootings, nonfatal criminal victimization, bullying victimization, and teacher victimization. The report also presents statistics on discipline problems, gangs, hate-related speech, possession of weapons, and use and availability of
- [Could holographic officers improve safety and enhance trust?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/could-holographic-officers-improve-safety-and-enhance-trust/) - The technology could transform interactions with the public and improve responses to dangerous situations Police1.com Editor’s Note ~ This article is based on research conducted as a part of the CA POST Command College. It is a futures study of a particular emerging issue of relevance to law enforcement. Its purpose is not to predict
- [Use your brain: Adding decision-making to your live-fire drills](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/use-your-brain-adding-decision-making-to-your-live-fire-drills/) - By Todd Fletcher for Police1.Com Instead of focusing on short-term performance gains, firearm instructors should focus on long-term retention of skills Law enforcement officers are required to do one thing extremely well on every call, traffic stop and public contact: make decisions. There isn’t a shift that goes by that doesn’t require officers to make
- [Training with steel targets: What you don’t know can hurt you](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/training-with-steel-targets-what-you-dont-know-can-hurt-you/) - By Todd Fletcher for Police1.Com Combative Firearms Training Unpredictable bullet spatter can be dangerous for everyone on the range Most officers enjoy the satisfying ring of a successful hit on a steel target. Coupled with the visual feedback of seeing the steel plate move and the round splashing into the soft ground, it’s instant feedback
- ["FAQs" Webinar: ARPA 2023 NG911 Funding Cycle](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/faqs-webinar-arpa-2023-ng911-funding-cycle/) - Missouri 911 Community Members, Last week, the Board announced the opening of the ARPA 2023 Next Generation 911 (NG911) Funding Cycle. A webinar for questions about the grant has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th at 9:00 AM. During this webinar, Board staff will address questions that have been asked since the opening of the grant round.
- [Part 2 - Cops & Mental Illness Calls: Can We Break the Cycle?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/09/part-2-cops-mental-illness-calls-can-we-break-the-cycle/) - By Nick Greco for Calibre Press Editor’s note: Last week, CIT Coordinator and law enforcement mental health expert Nick Greco discussed the frustrating issues cops face while responding to calls involving people in mental crisis. Lack of funding for treatment, mental health system follow-through and institutional capacity to handle an influx of mentally ill individuals
- [Cops & Mental Illness Calls: Can We Break the Cycle?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/cops-mental-illness-calls-can-we-break-the-cycle/) - By Nick Greco for Calibre Press Those who know me know that I like to study history. I’m not limited to books or Internet searches either. In fact, I do enjoy watching old television shows to glean some perspective of what life was like in the past. One such television show that I have recently
- [How to fix police hiring today](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/how-to-fix-police-hiring-today/) - These six steps have produced proven results – they can help you too. By Eric Tung for Police1.com When I started in police work 15 years ago, every department in the area had vacancies. It was reportedly the largest number of vacancies we’d seen around here, with departments clamoring over a limited candidate pool. The
- [Managing your officers’ mental wellbeing in the aftermath of an officer-involved shooting](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/managing-your-officers-mental-wellbeing-in-the-aftermath-of-an-officer-involved-shooting/) - Implement these steps to help ensure when your officers are asked how they are holding up after an OIS you’ll get an answer that’s better than “I’m okay.” By Dr. Cherylynn Lee for Police1.com My first deployment as a police psychologist was to a homicide scene. The page came out sometime around midnight. Deputies had
- [Incident analysis: Hammer attack on Conn. detective offers lessons in responding to a close quarters attack](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/incident-analysis-hammer-attack-on-conn-detective-offers-lessons-in-responding-to-a-close-quarters-attack/) - Every officer should be trained in shooting from the ground on their back, side and front in every direction a threat can present itself By Duane Wolfe for Police1.com A lone officer responds to a noise complaint and the report of the sounds of breaking glass on August 12 in Middletown, Connecticut. She arrives on
- [Justice Department Announces $51.86 Million in Grant Awards to Support Victims of Sexual Assault](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/justice-department-announces-51-86-million-in-grant-awards-to-support-victims-of-sexual-assault/) - The Justice Department today announced Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant funding totaling $51,860,858 to provide victims of sexual assault with services in every state and the District of Columbia, as well as American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. This marks a significant increase of nearly
- [Register for 2023 Nationwide Move for the Badge](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/register-for-2023-nationwide-move-for-the-badge/) - Join us to support law enforcement REGISTER The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s Move for the Badge is a great way to show your support for law enforcement, get active, and have some fun. It is a flagship community event that raises critical funds needed for our mission to honor the fallen, tell the story
- [Today - August 21 - is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/today-august-21-is-national-fentanyl-prevention-and-awareness-day/) - DEA seized more than 58.3 million fentanyl-laced fake pills in 2022. The DEA Laboratory has found that of the fake pills analyzed, six out of ten now contain a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl. To spread the word of prevention and awareness, we have launched two initiatives to shine a light on this deadly epidemic. One
- [Range drills for training on your own time](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/range-drills-for-training-on-your-own-time/) - If you commit to improvement, you can be a high-performance shooter From Police1.com If you want to take your firearms skills to the next level, it’s time to make a plan and commit yourself to improve. Dedication and self-discipline are key to improvement, but you also need a roadmap to help guide you along the
- [Handling citizen complaints in law enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/handling-citizen-complaints-in-law-enforcement/) - From Police1.com Complaints against our officers will never go away. However, don’t always perceive them negatively Ever receive a call from someone in your community, complaining about the service they received from an employee? Unfortunately, we can’t make everyone happy all the time. It’s just something we have to deal with. Comes with the territory.
- [Watch: Officers review Chevy's Blazer EV PPV, its first-ever electric pursuit vehicle](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/watch-officers-review-chevys-blazer-ev-ppv-its-first-ever-electric-pursuit-vehicle/) - Police departments are purchasing electric vehicles at an increasing rate that will only continue to grow. Police1’s digital edition, “Guide to Patrol Vehicle Electrification: The time has come for EV patrol vehicles,” debunks the myths associated with electric vehicles and shares what you need to know to transition your fleet. Click here to download. By Sarah
- [Officers Conducted Valid Terry Stop Even Though Guns Were Drawn](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/officers-conducted-valid-terry-stop-even-though-guns-were-drawn/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol United States v. Childers, 2023 WL 4568831 (8th Cir. 2023) Officers responded to a report of shots fired near a park in an isolated, wooded area along the Minnesota River on Black Dog Road. One caller reported that three males, two described as black and one as “lighter-skinned,” were shooting
- [The impact of personality on performance](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/the-impact-of-personality-on-performance/) - By Rex M. Scism for Police1.com It’s helpful to know yourself and your peers well enough to detect significant changes that adversely impact on-the-job performance I spent nearly 15 years traveling the country while teaching supervision concepts to both public safety professionals and members of the private sector. One thing that resonates from those experiences and the discussions
- [IS CORRECTIONS THE BEST TRAINING FOR THE STREET? What Officers Think.](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/is-corrections-the-best-training-for-the-street-what-officers-think/) - Pinellas County, FL Deputy Ian Rosado e-mailed us to share his opinion that the absolute best way to train for the risks and challenges of the street is to work in a correctional setting first. In our last Calibre Press newsletter we tossed this out to our readers and asked what they thought. Within minutes, the floodgates opened and
- [What do you do when someone offers you a bribe? Consider this](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/what-do-you-do-when-someone-offers-you-a-bribe-consider-this/) - Every time someone attempts to bribe an officer and is released without being charged accordingly, a golden opportunity is missed By Lt. Dan Marcou for Police1.com Blue Knights Has anyone ever tried to bribe you to avoid a citation or an arrest? Many officers would answer “yes.” If the follow-up question is asked, “What did
- [Is Anyone Willing or Even Capable of Serving Anymore?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/is-anyone-willing-or-even-capable-of-serving-anymore/) - By Jim Glennon A quote attributed to Plato, is as follows: “It does not matter if the cobblers and masons fail to do their jobs well, but if the guardians fail, the democracy will crumble.” The Guardians, our protectors, in the United States, are those who serve in the military and law enforcement professions. People we
- [Operation Cross Country XIII Leads to Identification/Location of Adolescent Victims](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/operation-cross-country-xiii-leads-to-identification-location-of-adolescent-victims/) - Note: B-roll from Operation Cross Country XIII operations can be found/downloaded here: Operation Cross Country 2023 B-Roll The FBI, working with its state and local partners, identified and located 200 victims of sex trafficking during a nationwide enforcement campaign called Operation Cross Country. The operation also led to identification or arrest of 126 suspects of child sexual
- [Smile For The Camera](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/08/smile-for-the-camera/) - By Ken Wallentine for Lexipol lexipol.com United States v. Gaulden, 2023 WL 4541077 (5th Cir. 2023) YoungBoy Never Broke Again, or NBA YoungBoy, a convicted felon also known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is a rapper whose company hired Marvin Ramsey to record Gaulden’s activities on video for promotional use and use in Gaulden’s music videos.
- [Missouri First Responder Stress Training](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/missouri-first-responder-training/) - In 2022, the Missouri Department of Public Safety launched a training program to teach first responders – law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and dispatchers – how to identify and deal with the stress that can come with their jobs. Free classes are offered several times a year in Jefferson City, Columbia, Springfield, Joplin, Cape Girardeau,
- [Community Corrections](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/community-corrections/) - Overview Community corrections programs—also known as community supervision programs—oversee most adults under correctional supervision through probation or parole in the United States. Agencies or courts with the legal authority to enforce sanctions administer these programs. Transitioning back into the community following a period of incarceration can be challenging for reasons ranging from substance use to
- [2nd Quarter NHTSA Webinar](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/2nd-quarter-nhtsa-webinar/) - During this quarterly installment of the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) webinars, Captain Peter Cimbal from the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department presented on his agency’s officer traffic safety program. He then described the steps his department had taken to reduce vehicle crashes, struck-by crashes and to keep his officers safe on the roadways.
- [Nation Crime Victims' Service Award Nomination Period is Now Open](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/nation-crime-victims-service-award-nomination-period-is-now-open/) - The 2024 National Crime Victims’ Service Awards nomination period is now open. These prestigious awards recognize individuals, organizations, teams, and programs that demonstrate outstanding achievements or extraordinary acts in support of victims and survivors and in expanding access to justice across all communities. About the Awards OVC recognizes individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service
- [Community Partnership Award Nomination Period Closes In Two Weeks](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/community-partnership-award-nomination-period-closes-in-two-weeks/) - The L. Anthony Sutin Award for Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships recognizes the efforts of innovative and sustained law enforcement and community partnerships whose unique collaborations have transformed public safety in their communities. This award is bestowed on partnerships in which law enforcement is actively engaged with the community in a multifaceted manner that has been
- [Final Aryan Circle Gang Member from Missouri Sentenced for RICO Conspiracy](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/supreme-shuffle-missouris-high-court-prepares-to-change-two-judges-at-once/) - From the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs A Missouri man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) charges stemming from his membership in the Aryan Circle (AC), a white supremacy prison gang. According to court documents, Timothy Long, aka Timmy, of Mountain Grove, was
- [Cooperation Between United States and Mexican Law Enforcement Leads to Significant Actions Against Transnational Drug Trafficking Organization](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/cooperation-between-united-states-and-mexican-law-enforcement-leads-to-significant-actions-against-transnational-drug-trafficking-organization/) - U.S. and Mexican law enforcement announced significant enforcement actions against a prolific transnational drug trafficking organization operating in Nogales, Sonora, along the U.S.-Mexico border. After extensive bilateral cooperation between the United States and Mexico, Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office, Fiscalía General de la República (FGR) – conducted a significant enforcement operation on June 23, 2023, to dismantle a prolific
- [Kansas City Royals Law Enforcement Day at the “K”](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/kansas-city-royals-law-enforcement-day-at-the-k/) - Join the Kansas City Royals and come support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund as we celebrate and honor the commitment of law enforcement, first responders and public safety personnel. The Kansas City Royals take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday July 14, 2023. This offer is open to all law enforcement, public safety, first
- [Bear Spray to the Face: Why one Constable is glad he was sprayed with OC](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/bear-spray-to-the-face-why-one-constable-is-glad-he-was-sprayed-with-oc/) - Editor’s note: The Calibre Press article OC Exposure During Training: A Survival Must? sparked considerable discussion among officers around the country who questioned whether requiring officers to be sprayed with OC was important. In a follow-up piece we shared some of their thoughts. Other LE outlets, like our friends at PoliceOne.com, also received feedback on the issue as discussion spread. Here’s
- [The Parkland Deputy’s Verdict: “Could That Have Been Me?”](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/07/the-parkland-deputys-verdict-could-that-have-been-me/) - By Dr. Joel F. Shults for Calibre Press When someone shares some unfortunate occurrence in their life with me, sometimes—if the moment is one where a little levity will be a balm—I will say, “It could have been worse. It could have been me!” Former Broward CO. Sheriff’s Deputy Scot Peterson, the School Resource Officer
- [Justice Department Releases New Tool to Manage Substance Withdrawals in Jails](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/justice-department-releases-new-tool-to-manage-substance-withdrawals-in-jails/) - The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), one of six program offices within the Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and the National Institute of Corrections (NIC) today announced the release of Guidelines for Managing Substance Withdrawal in Jails: A Tool for Local Government Officials, Jail Administrators, Correctional Officers and Health Care Professionals. This groundbreaking
- [Tips on how law enforcement officers can protect their privacy online](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/tips-on-how-law-enforcement-officers-can-protect-their-privacy-online/) - While you can’t become completely invisible online, you should strive to become a challenging target; here’s why taking these steps is a worthwhile investment Content provided by OfficerPrivacy.com By Pete James for Police1.com Free sources on the internet can give anyone access to a law enforcement officer’s name, home address, email address, phone number, birthday and
- [Jacket tossed onto (not into) a garbage can was not abandoned](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/jacket-tossed-onto-not-into-a-garbage-can-was-not-abandoned/) - By Ken Wallentine for Police1.com Law Enforcement and the Law Police conducted a warrantless search of the suspect’s property; the question before the court: Was the property abandoned? Jun 13, 2023 This article was featured in Lexipol’s Xiphos newsletter, a monthly legal-focused law enforcement newsletter authored by Ken Wallentine. Subscriptions are free for public safety officers, educators
- [Elder Abuse - What Can Law Enforcement Do?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/elder-abuse-what-can-law-enforcement-do/) - Elder abuse is a significant threat to the health and well-being of older adults worldwide. Defined as an intentional or negligent act that causes harm or serious risk of harm to an older adult, elder abuse can include physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; financial exploitation; and neglect and abandonment. Every year, June 15 is recognized as World Elder
- [Defeating the Blur: Rethinking Traditional Police Training to Close Quarter Spontaneous Attacks](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/defeating-the-blur-rethinking-traditional-police-training-to-close-quarter-spontaneous-attacks/) - By Chris Butler and Dan Fraser for Calibre Press No Crystal Ball If you knew you were going to be suddenly ambushed and assaulted by an assailant at extreme close quarters on your next shift, how would you prepare for it? You’d probably have a lot of questions about who your opponent is and how
- [Missouri 911 Service Board Financial Assistance Program Notice of Grant Opportunity – ARPA 2023 NG911 Funding Cycle](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/missouri-911-service-board-financial-assistance-program-notice-of-grant-opportunity-arpa-2023-ng911-funding-cycle/) - The State of Missouri established the Missouri 911 Service Trust Fund to improve 911 services, especially in the most underserved areas. The Missouri 911 Service Board is charged with establishing and administering a financial assistance program that provides grants from the Fund to help finance 911 communications service projects. Grants can be awarded to approved
- [What law enforcement can learn from averted acts of school violence](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/06/what-law-enforcement-can-learn-from-averted-acts-of-school-violence/) - Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. for Police1.com While much attention is given to responding to attacks in progress, increased research provides hope for earlier intervention and prevention of school violence. Police1.com Editor’s Note: This feature is part of Police1’s Digital Edition, “Prevention, disruption & response: The strategies communities must deploy to stop school shootings.” Click
- [Bystanders: One key to preventing school violence](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/bystanders-one-key-to-preventing-school-violence/) - By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D. for Police1.com Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash The focus of a new Secret Service report is how to improve the willingness of students and others to report concerning behavior Register now for an upcoming webinar on June 6 on “Building safer schools: How law enforcement and educators can
- [If your agency isn’t using road flares to protect officers, it should be](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/if-your-agency-isnt-using-road-flares-to-protect-officers-it-should-be/) - The data speaks for itself By Ptl. Joseph Fink, MBA for Police1.com Many areas across the United States have move-over laws. Many motorists ignore them. This puts officers at an increased risk when conducting roadside stops and investigations. My own agency in Ohio has had several cruisers struck by drivers who failed move over and
- [Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women Announces National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/justice-departments-office-on-violence-against-women-announces-national-protocol-for-intimate-partner-violence-medical-forensic-examinations/) - The Justice Department’s today announced the release of the National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations. The protocol will guide the clinical practice of conducting comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) that prioritize the patient’s health and well-being. Acting Director Allison Randall of the Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against
- [Why focused training on one-handed shooting drills is crucial to officer survival](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/why-focused-training-on-one-handed-shooting-drills-is-crucial-to-officer-survival/) - Article by Todd Fletcher for Police1 – police1.com On March 7, 2003, Ukiah (California) Police Department Sgt. Marcus Young volunteered to work an extra shift to cover a patrol team that would otherwise be short-staffed. He was accompanied by Julian Covella, then a 17-year-old high school student and a police cadet. They were dispatched to
- [Drug Court Overview from the Department of Justice](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/drug-court-overview-from-the-department-of-justice/) - What Is a Drug Court? Drug court programs are specialized court docket programs that allow individuals to enter long-term drug treatment and agree to court supervision rather than receive a jail sentence. Drug court participants who complete the program can have their underlying criminal offenses dismissed or expunged. However, if a participant fails to complete the
- [DEA Recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/dea-recognizes-national-fentanyl-awareness-day/) - WASHINGTON – DEA is proud to join “Song for Charlie” and many of our valued law enforcement, public health, and non-profit partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Tomorrow represents an important opportunity to remember the victims of fentanyl poisoning and educate people in our communities about the deadly threat that fentanyl poses to the
- [When it comes to firearms training, it’s all about the skills, not the drills](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/when-it-comes-to-firearms-training-its-all-about-the-skills-not-the-drills/) - By Leon Reha for Police1.com If you’re planning your own training or delivering training to others, consider this question: Are you focused on drills or skills? If you don’t know the answer to the question, you’re not alone. This common occurrence is a significant problem. Most law enforcement training programs are designed with a drill
- [Front-Line Advice from a Chief  Who Responded to the  Parkland Massacre](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/05/front-line-advice-from-a-chief-who-responded-to-the-parkland-massacre/) - By Chief Tony Pustizzi (ret.), Coral Spring (FL) PD Reprinted with permission from Calibre Press EDITOR’S NOTE: On the heels of the Nashville school shooting and the similar tragedies we’ve seen, active threat response has remained a pivotal topic in discussions on training, policy, leadership and individual officer performance. Chief Tony Pustizzi oversaw the Coral
- [First group graduates from Jail Officer Academy](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/04/first-group-graduates-from-jail-officer-academy/) - We are so excited as this has been a long time in the making. On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the Sheriffs' Association graduated 12 from its first Jail Officer Academy held at the Pettis County Sheriff's Office in Sedalia. Class number 2 is underway at the Webster County Sheriff's Office with number 3 scheduled to
- [The changing landscape of electric vehicle adoption in law enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/04/the-changing-landscape-of-electric-vehicle-adoption-in-law-enforcement/) - As automakers add electric options for their public safety customers, here is what you need to know for 2023 and beyond. This article originally appeared in the Police1 Digital Edition, “Police1 guide to patrol vehicle electrification.” Download your copy here. By Chief (ret.) Michael Benson, MPA for Police1.com We are going to look back to
- [Boost your agency’s recruitment efforts using these 7 strategies](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/04/boost-your-agencys-recruitment-efforts-using-these-7-strategies/) - Sponsored by The Metropolitan Police Department Story By Courtney Levin, Police1 BrandFocus Staff, Reprinted from https://www.police1.com/ Hardly a day goes by without a news story related to the difficulties police agencies are facing when recruiting new officers. Some departments are loosening their policies in an effort to attract more candidates while others are offering large
- [OC Exposure During Training: A Survival Must?](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/04/oc-exposure-during-training-a-survival-must/) - Some trainers believe that if you’re not exposed to oleoresin capsicum during training, you’re being cheated out of a very valuable training experience. But some officers fight taking an OC hit as was the case with one southern officer who refused to be sprayed after claiming he feared possible long-term adverse effects of OC. He
- [Make No Mistakes](https://mosheriffs.com/2023/03/make-no-mistakes/) - By: Barbara A. Schwartz As a police officer, you cannot make a mistake. You cannot make a mistake in the performance of your duties. And if you do it will get captured on video, go viral, be the top story on the evening news, and you may be indicted, convicted, and sentenced to prison. Police
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- [Cultural Differences Chaplain Training Course](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cultural-differences-chaplain-training-course/)
- [MSA Online Learning Management System - Individual Subscription 2026](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-online-learning-management-system-individual-subscription-2/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) is now offering an individual subscription service for our Online Learning Management System (LMS). The MSA LMS Individual Subscription guarantees the subscriber the ability to complete all of their POST required annual CLEE training with the exception of the 2-hour Skill Development/Firearms training requirement. There are currently over 100 courses available to choose from.
- [MSA Online Learning Management System - Individual Subscription](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-online-learning-management-system-individual-subscription/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) is now offering an individual subscription service for our Online Learning Management System (LMS). The MSA LMS Individual Subscription guarantees the subscriber the ability to complete all of their POST required annual CLEE training with the exception of the 2-hour Skill Development/Firearms training requirement. There are currently over 100 courses available to choose from.
- [2026 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2025-sheriffs-spring-training-conference-expo-2/) - Dear Attendee, We are excited to invite you to the 2026 Spring Conference & Expo, happening March 11-13 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This year’s event will feature engaging discussions on key law enforcement topics, networking opportunities, and the latest in programs and training. Join us for Exhibitor Day on Wednesday,
- [Instructor Development Course, Johnson County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-johnson-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Field Training Officer, Henry County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-henry-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Carter County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-carter-county-2/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Detention Training Officer, Platte County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-platte-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [Use-of-Force Decision Making, Pulaski County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-pulaski-county/) - This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Benton County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-benton-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Engaging Students with Special Needs POST #29948](https://mosheriffs.com/event/engaging-students-with-special-needs/) - COURSE OVERVIEW School Resource Officers are the heartbeat of campus safety—mentors, first responders, and champions for every child. This high-energy course equips you with the legal savvy and trauma-informed tactics to keep students with physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, or trauma-related disabilities safe, respected, and fully included. BUILT BY PROS, FOR PROS Developed with veteran SROs
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-stoddard-county-2-2/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Instructor Development Course, Henry County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-henry-county-3/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [2025 Deputy Conference](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2025-deputy-conference/) - Dear Attendee, We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2025 Deputy Conference at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri September 23rd-26th. We are excited to offer three different tracks — Deputy, Investigation and Management — with specialized information presented during each session. Due to limited seating, we required you pre-register for the track
- [Detention Training Officer, Jefferson College Law Enforcement Academy](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-jefferson-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [Instructor Development Course, Camden County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-camden-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Instructor Development Course, Texas County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-texas-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Instructor Development Course, Henry  County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-henry-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Instructor Development Course, Platte County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-platte-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [2025 Sheriffs' Summer Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2025-sheriffs-summer-training-conference-expo/) - We are pleased to invite you to the 80th Summer Training Conference & Expo, taking place at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This special event marks MSA’s 80th anniversary, and we are excited to celebrate it with each of you!
- [MSA Ground Control System Instructor Course POST #28104](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-ground-control-system-instructor-course-post-28104-2/) - ELEVATING GRAPPLING, GROUND DEFENSE, AND HANDCUFFING INTEGRATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JAIL STAFF The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) has developed the MSA Ground Control System—a modern, research-based training program designed specifically for law enforcement officers and jail staff. While many defensive tactics programs emphasize grappling and submission, MSA identified a critical missing link: the seamless
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Scott County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-scott-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Security Threat Groups in Jails, Morgan County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/security-threat-groups-in-jails-morgan-county-2/) - This 4-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Ripley County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-ripley-county-2/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Social Media Investigation for Beginners POST # 29274 - Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/social-media-investigation-for-beginners-post-29274-pettis-county/) - In today's digital age, understanding social media investigations is crucial for law enforcement personnel. Social media crimes have become increasingly prevalent, and knowing how to properly investigate these cases is vital to ensuring justice and maintaining public safety. Topics Include: • Preservation Requests and Common Terms • Information obtainable through Preservation Requests, Subpoenas, and Search
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Lafayette County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-lafayette-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Osage County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-osage-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Cell Extraction, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cell-extraction-franklin-county-2/) - When cell extractions are performed, even if everything, including the preplanning and the force used, was within policy, consistent with training, well supervised, and objectively reviewed, excessive force complaints as well as lawsuit litigation often follows. In short, cell extractions are a risk management nightmare.
- [Use-of-Force Decision Making, Newton County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-newton/) - This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future.
- [Use of Force Instructor Course - Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-instructor-course/) - Course Overview: The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association proudly presents a comprehensive Use-of-Force Instructor Course designed to develop expert-level instructors for law enforcement and corrections agencies. In today’s rapidly evolving legal and societal landscape, agencies must ensure their trainers are equipped with the legal knowledge, instructional strategies, and practical experience necessary to lead effective, ethical, and defensible
- [MSA Ground Control System Instructor Course POST #28104 - Jasper County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-ground-control-system-instructor-course-post-28104/) - ELEVATING GRAPPLING, GROUND DEFENSE, AND HANDCUFFING INTEGRATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND JAIL STAFF The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) has developed the MSA Ground Control System—a modern, research-based training program designed specifically for law enforcement officers and jail staff. While many defensive tactics programs emphasize grappling and submission, MSA identified a critical missing link: the seamless
- [Reality-Based Training  Instructor Course](https://mosheriffs.com/event/reality-based-training-instructor-course/) - Join us for a comprehensive 3-Day Reality-Based Training (RBT) Instructor Course specifically designed for law enforcement and corrections professionals. This intensive program will equip trainers with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver realistic, effective, and safe scenario-based training.
- [Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor Course](https://mosheriffs.com/event/red-dot-system-rds-instructor-course/) - 3-DAY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM POST #29224 Course Overview: Join the Missouri Sheriffs' Association for a specialized 3-Day Red Dot System (RDS) Instructor Course tailored for law enforcement and corrections professionals. This comprehensive program provides instructors with the skills and knowledge to effectively transition officers from iron sights to red dot optics on duty handguns.
- [Three Tier Ministry for Law Enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/event/three-tier-ministry-for-law-enforcement-2/) - FREE 2-DAY CLASS: June 6 & 7th, 2025 DAY ONE - June 6 1. Chaplaincy for Sheriff Offices – Three Tier Ministry 2. Chaplain and the Law POST #21394 3. Death Notification POST #21395 4. The Basic’s Greif Counseling DAY TWO - June 7 1. The Disaster Chaplain – Spiritual Care 2. The Jail
- [Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/jail-administrators-conference-expo/) - Gain critical insights, learn from industry experts, and connect with fellow professionals at the MSA Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO.
- [Instructor Development Course, Trenton](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-trenton/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Use-of-Force Decision Making, Scott County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-scott-county/) - This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future.
- [Field Training Officer, Johnson County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-johnson-county-3/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Less-Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor Course, Jeff City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/less-lethal-impact-munitions-instructor-course-jeff-city/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association is proud to announce an updated and expanded Less-Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor Course, designed to provide advanced training and certification for law enforcement and Corrections professionals. This newly enhanced 16-hour program builds upon our previous 8-hour course, delivering comprehensive instruction on the most current best practices, policies, and procedures for the effective and safe use of less-lethal impact munitions.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Pulaski County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-pulaski-county-3/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Detention Training Officer, Audrain County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-audrain-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [Instructor Development Course, Scott County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-sikeston/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course & Re-Certification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-instructor-course-re-certification-cole/) - This 8-hour Instructor Course allows successful graduates to teach end-users to properly deploy OC and to properly care for those exposed to the product. In addition to covering how to deploy pepper spray, this course stresses under what circumstances pepper spray may be appropriately used as a force option, decontamination procedures, and the need to closely monitor individuals for adverse medical effects after exposure.
- [Less-Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor Course, Jeff City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/less-lethal-impact-munitions-instructor-course-cole-county/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association is proud to announce an updated and expanded Less-Lethal Impact Munitions Instructor Course, designed to provide advanced training and certification for law enforcement and Corrections professionals. This newly enhanced 16-hour program builds upon our previous 8-hour course, delivering comprehensive instruction on the most current best practices, policies, and procedures for the effective and safe use of less-lethal impact munitions.
- [OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course & Re-Certification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-instructor-course-re-certification-cole-county/) - This 8-hour Instructor Course allows successful graduates to teach end-users to properly deploy OC and to properly care for those exposed to the product. In addition to covering how to deploy pepper spray, this course stresses under what circumstances pepper spray may be appropriately used as a force option, decontamination procedures, and the need to closely monitor individuals for adverse medical effects after exposure.
- [Three Tier Ministry for Law Enforcement](https://mosheriffs.com/event/three-tier-ministry-for-law-enforcement/) - FREE 2-DAY CLASS: April 21 & 22, 2025 GUEST INSTRUCTOR Author Todd Burpo “Heaven is For Real” by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent DAY ONE - APRIL 21 1. Chaplaincy for Sheriff Offices – Three Tier Ministry 2. Chaplain and the Law POST #21394 3. Death Notification POST #21395 4. The Basic’s Greif Counseling
- [2025 Administrative Professionals Workshop](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2025-administrative-professionals-workshop/) - We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Administrative Professionals Workshop, an exceptional gathering for all law enforcement professionals seeking to elevate their skills and expand their knowledge.
- [Basic Supervision, Livingston County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-livingston-county/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [Use of Force Decision Making - Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-stoddard-county/) - This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future.
- [Objective Inmate Classification – Cape Girardeau County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/objective-inmate-classification-morning-session-cape-girardeau/) - Throughout history managing inmate behavior has been a goal of administrators and it is now more important than ever. A key aspect of any inmate behavior management plan is inmate classification. This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Ripley County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-ripley-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Johnson County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-johnson-county/) - True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [Basic Supervision, Taney County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-taney-county-2/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [Instructor Development Course, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-pettis-county-3/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Camden County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-camden-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Detention Training Officer, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-pettis-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Phelps County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-phelps-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Cape Girardeau County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-cape-girardeau-2/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Jail Administration Workshop](https://mosheriffs.com/event/jail-administration-workshop/) - This two-day event is designed for jail administrators and staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in critical areas of jail management.
- [Legal Considerations for Jail Staff, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/legal-considerations-for-jail-staff-stoddard-county/) - There are many different state statutes, local court rules and Missouri Supreme Court Rules that directly or indirectly affect jail staff, as well as jail operations. This lesson covers a few common statutes and rules staff are likely to be affected by. It also covers caselaw relating to the duty to attend to the serious medical needs of inmates and the legal duty to intervene to prevent inmates from self-harm and harm at the hands of another, including jail staff.
- [2025 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2025-sheriffs-spring-training-conference-expo/) - Dear Attendee, We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Spring Conference & Expo, happening March 19-21 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This year’s event will feature engaging discussions on key law enforcement topics, networking opportunities, and the latest in programs and training. Join us for Exhibitor Day on Wednesday,
- [FREE Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training, West Plains](https://mosheriffs.com/event/free-law-enforcement-chaplaincy-training-2/) - The Chaplain should seek to bring comfort and consolation to persons involved in accidents or natural catastrophes or to those who have been confronted with death. This 14-hour course is designed to help these qualified and experienced professionals provide meaningful emotional support, spiritual support, and pastoral care to all who have been affected. TOPICS INCLUDE
- [New Sheriff Training 2024](https://mosheriffs.com/event/new-sheriff-training-2024/) - Congratulations on being elected sheriff – the job of your dreams! You should be incredibly proud of your accomplishment. The local community has placed a lot of faith and trust in you, not just the office. As you take on this important role, it’s important to understand the immense responsibility that comes with being sheriff.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-pettis-county-2/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/patrol-rifle-instructor-course-jefferson-city-2/) - Firearms instructors take your skills and abilities to a new level. The addition of the semiautomatic rifle has increased the effectiveness of the patrol officer, but it also offers challenges to the trainer. This course is a POST approved course required to obtain a patrol rifle specialist instructor license. This two-day course is mentally and physically demanding, so participants must be in good physical condition. Both days will run longer than the minimum of eight (8) hours with low light shoot.
- [Tactical Medical for First Responders, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/tactical-medical-for-first-responders-jefferson-city-2/) - Students will learn how to apply techniques to control life threatening bleeding during care under fire in a HOT ZONE. Additionally, they will perform techniques to treat life threatening and non-life-threatening injuries during tactical field care in a WARM ZONE. During the program, students will demonstrate lifting, moving, and extricating victims from a tactical or hostile environment during tactical evacuation care.
- [Less Lethal Instructor Course & Instructor Re-Certification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/less-lethal-instructor-course-instructor-recertification-jefferson-city-2024/) - Topics include impact munitions, CS gas & OC pepper spray. It is encouraged that you are already a firearms instructor, but not required. You must be certified on pepper spray prior to this class.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Cape Girardeau County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-cape-girardeau/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [MSA Online Learning Management System - Individual Subscription](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-online-learning-management-system/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) is now offering an individual subscription service for our Online Learning Management System (LMS). The MSA LMS Individual Subscription guarantees the subscriber the ability to complete all of their POST required annual CLEE training with the exception of the 2-hour Skill Development/Firearms training requirement. There are currently over 100 courses available to choose from.
- [Field Training Officer, Christian County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-christian-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [OC Pepper Spray User Course, Dunklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-course-dunklin-county/) - This 4-hour course begins with the history of OC Pepper spray use and moves onto health effects including impact on human eyes and the respiratory system. It covers in-custody deaths, and the role pepper spray may or may not have played.
- [OC Pepper Spray User Course, Dunklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-course-dunklin-county-2/) - This 4-hour course begins with the history of OC Pepper spray use and moves onto health effects including impact on human eyes and the respiratory system. It covers in-custody deaths, and the role pepper spray may or may not have played.
- [Instructor Development Course, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-stoddard/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Instructor Development Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-cole/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Basic Firearms Instructor Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-firearms-instructor-course-jefferson-city-2/) - This course covers pistol and shotgun training. Participants should have an advanced working knowledge of weapons used and must pass an initial qualification course with a score of at least 80% on the first day of training to continue the course.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Belle, MO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-belle/) - True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [Detention Training Officer, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-franklin-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [Detention Training Officer, Cape Girardeau County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-cape-girardeau-county/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [FREE Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Training](https://mosheriffs.com/event/free-law-enforcement-chaplaincy-training/) - October 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 18, 2024 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Chaplain should seek to bring comfort and consolation to persons involved in accidents or natural catastrophes or to those who have been confronted with death. This 14-hour course is designed to help these qualified and experienced professionals
- [Field Training Officer, Johnson County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-johnson-county-2/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [2024 Deputy Conference](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2024-deputy-conference/) - Dear Attendee, We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2024 Deputy Conference at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri September 3-6. We are excited to offer three different tracks — Deputy, Investigation and Management — with specialized information presented during each session. Due to limited seating, we required you pre-register for the track
- [Detention Training Officer, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/detention-training-officer-franklin/) - This powerful 32-hour course provides experienced jail staff and supervisors with valuable information and essential resources to perform as a Detention Training Officer.
- [Basic Supervision, Christian County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-christian-county/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [WEBINAR: Cops Policing Their Own: But No One Likes a Tattletale](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-cops-policing-their-own-but-no-one-likes-a-tattletale/) - When it comes to officers policing their own, the old adage is, “An officer can recall in vivid detail exactly what a suspect did a year ago, but can’t remember what a fellow officer did yesterday.” This “Code of Silence,” as it is described is the practice of closing ranks behind each other, clamming up, and protecting their own.
- [Field Training Officer, Camden County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-camden-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Legal Considerations for Jail Staff, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/legal-considerations-for-jail-staff-afternoon-session-franklin-county/) - This scenario and video based classroom presentation covers common statutes and rules affecting operations and staff. It also covers case law relating to the duty to attend to the serious medical needs of inmates and the legal duty to intervene to prevent inmates from self-harm, as well as harm at the hands of another, including jail staff.
- [Prone Restraint & the Risk of Asphyxia, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/prone-restraint-the-risk-of-asphyxia-franklin-county/) - TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To bring awareness to the dangers of prone restraint and to provide participants with the knowledge and skill to help avoid in-custody deaths from asphyxiation.
- [Instructor Development Course, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-pettis-county-2/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-stoddard-county-3/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Security Threat Groups in Jails, Cass County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/security-threat-groups-in-jails-cass-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Cell Extraction, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cell-extraction-franklin-county/) - When cell extractions are performed, even if everything, including the preplanning and the force used, was within policy, consistent with training, well supervised, and objectively reviewed, excessive force complaints as well as lawsuit litigation often follows. In short, cell extractions are a risk management nightmare.
- [2024 Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2024-jail-administrators-conference/) - We would like to invite you to attend the 2024 Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO. This year’s conference will be held May 8-12 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conference provides a platform for lively discussion on Legal Updates, Mental Health Wellness, The Calling (Why we do what we do), Sunshine Law, How to conduct a Jail Assessment, Leadership for a Lifetime and Round Table Discussions.
- [Field Training Officer, Cape Girardeau County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-cape-girardeau-county-2/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Prone Restraint & the Risk of Asphyxia, Henry County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/prone-restraint-the-risk-of-asphyxia-henry/) - TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: To bring awareness to the dangers of prone restraint and to provide participants with the knowledge and skill to help avoid in-custody deaths from asphyxiation.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Pulaski County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-pulaski-county-2/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Security Threat Groups in Jails](https://mosheriffs.com/event/security-threat-groups-in-jails/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Miller County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-miller-county/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $75.00. True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [Field Training Officer, Callaway County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-callaway-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Basic Supervision, Taney County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-taney-county/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-jefferson-city/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Field Training Officer, Webster County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-webster-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Miller County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-miller-county/) - This 48-hour course focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Field Training Officer, Johnson County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-johnson-county/) - Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Instructor Development Course, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-franklin-county/) - Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Pulaski County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-pulaski-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Audrain County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-audrain-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-pettis-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Clay County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-clay-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [Field Training Officer, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-pettis-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Instructor Development Course, Jasper County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-jasper-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Livingston County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-livingston-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-pettis-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Field Training Officer, Miller County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-miller-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Fundamentals of Court Security, Webster County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fundamentals-of-court-security-webster-county/) - This 16-hour course is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the fundamentals associated with providing a safe and secure environment for conducting court business, as well as seeing to the safety of all who pass through the courthouse doors. Whether you have been working the courthouse for years or have just been assigned to the position, this course has plenty to offer.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Carter County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-carter-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Webster County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-webster-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [WEBINAR: Keeping Calm With First Amendment Audits](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-keeping-calm-with-first-amendment-audits/) - It is clearly established that video recording of police encounters is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. However, the First Amendment is not absolute. The Supreme Court has recognized that there are certain places in which the government can limit speech. This 90-Minutes presentation covers those certain places where the government may limit access and recording.
- [WEBINAR: Constitutional Policing: Protecting the Rights of Those You Serve](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-constitutional-policing-protecting-the-rights-of-those-you-serve-2/) - POST #26259 It is essential to society that government officials respect and adhere to constitutional law. Doing so is necessary to ensure that individuals feel safe and secure from the state as well as from each other. Policing plays an especially important role in this regard. Police must strive to ensure common police practices
- [WEBINAR: Identifying & Responding to Human Trafficking](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-identifying-responding-to-human-trafficking-2/) - Most local law enforcement agencies are not adequately prepared to address the magnitude of the human trafficking problem. They often lack the basic training, skills, and resources to identify instances of human trafficking, successfully investigate these crimes, and provide meaningful assistance to victims.
- [WEBINAR: Duty to Intervene: An Officer's Dilemma](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-duty-to-intervene-an-officers-dilemma/) - Free Webinar: Officers have the duty to enforce the law and are accorded certain privileges in carrying out their duties. When an officer exceeds those privileges other officers on the scene have the duty to intervene and restrain the misfeasor officer. The duty to stop tortious conduct by a fellow officer not only creates conflict for police officers, but an officer's failure to intervene can create serious legal consequences.
- [WEBINAR: Police Militarization and its Effect on Constitutional Policing](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-police-militarization-and-its-effect-on-constitutional-policing-2/) - Some say the militarization of both rural and urban law enforcement may be attributed to the United States' involvement in wars during the 20th century, and to increasingly frequent encounters with violent protesters and criminals with automatic weapons, explosives, and body armor.
- [WEBINAR: Autism and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Safer Interactions](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-autism-and-law-enforcement-strategies-for-safer-interactions/) - POST #24767 Recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 5.4 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Autistic individuals are likely to encounter law enforcement officers at some point in their lives, whether it is in the community, during a routine traffic stop, at a
- [WEBINAR: De-Escalation Policy & Practice: What Every Supervisor and Trainer Needs to Know](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-de-escalation-policy-practice-what-every-supervisor-and-trainer-needs-to-know/) - Despite the rise in popularity of de-escalation tactics and policies, there is very little research on de-escalation training in policing. In addition, there is no agreed-upon definition of de-escalation, and the exact approach and the tactics associated with it can vary dramatically.
- [WEBINAR: Constitutional Policing: Protecting the Rights of Those You Serve](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-constitutional-policing-protecting-the-rights-of-those-you-serve/) - POST #26259 It is essential to society that government officials respect and adhere to constitutional law. Doing so is necessary to ensure that individuals feel safe and secure from the state as well as from each other. Policing plays an especially important role in this regard. Police must strive to ensure common police practices
- [WEBINAR: Police Militarization and its Effect on Constitutional Policing](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-police-militarization-and-its-effect-on-constitutional-policing/) - Some say the militarization of both rural and urban law enforcement may be attributed to the United States' involvement in wars during the 20th century, and to increasingly frequent encounters with violent protesters and criminals with automatic weapons, explosives, and body armor.
- [WEBINAR: Bias & Predictive Processing... Human Nature or Police Oppression?](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-bias-predictive-processing-human-nature-or-police-oppression/) - POST #21916 Bias is a natural part of the human condition — of how the brain works. And it affects how we make decisions, engage with others, and respond to various situations and circumstances. "Predictive processing" makes sense of the world by predicting what we will see and then updating these predictions as the
- [WEBINAR: Sexual Harassment Awareness & Prevention](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-sexual-harassment-awareness-prevention/) - POST #21238 Sexual harassment in the workplace is not always easy to objectively identify. The difference between friendliness and inappropriateness can mean different things to different people. Because sexual attraction can play a role in the day-to-day social exchange between employees, "the distinction between invited and uninvited-but-welcome, offensive-but-tolerated, and flatly rejected" sexual advances may
- [2024 Administrative Professionals Training Conference](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2024-administrative-professionals-training-conference/) - We are delighted to invite you to the 2024 Administrative Professionals Training Conference, an exceptional gathering for all law enforcement professionals seeking to elevate their skills and expand their knowledge. This year's conference will be held at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri, from April 9-11.
- [MSA Online Learning Management System - Individual Subscription](https://mosheriffs.com/event/msa-online-learning-management-system-individual-subscription-2023/) - The Missouri Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) is now offering an individual subscription service for our Online Learning Management System (LMS). The MSA LMS Individual Subscription guarantees the subscriber the ability to complete all of their POST required annual CLEE training with the exception of the 2-hour Skill Development/Firearms training requirement. There are currently over 100 courses available to choose from.
- [Field Training Officer, Douglas County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-douglas-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Field Training Officer, Jasper County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-jasper-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Edged Weapons Tactics, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/edged-weapons-tactics/) - Officers carry a variety of tools while on duty, and they receive training on most of those tools. Officers are taught how to shoot a gun, drive a car, and write a report on a computer, but officers do not generally receive training on carrying a knife. The knife is another tool routinely carried by officers and it can be a deadly weapon.
- [Instructor Development Course, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-pettis-county/) - There is more to delivering meaningful instruction than just getting up and talking in front of a group. Teaching techniques or procedures that fall below the standard of a specific industry or negligently drafting an employee training manual or employee training guide that fails to properly train employees for the tasks in which they will be working can lead to unwanted liability. Not only must training material be well thought out, researched, and designed, it must also be properly delivered in the classroom or through an e-learning platform.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-stoddard-county-2/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Clinton County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-clinton-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [2024 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2024-sheriffs-spring-training-conference-expo/) - We would like to invite you to attend the 2024 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & Expo. This year’s conference will be held March 13-15 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conference provides a platform for lively discussion on law enforcement issues that matter most, networking opportunities and the latest in programs and training.
- [Field Training Officer Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-course-jefferson-city-december-2023/) - This course offers the basic information needed to train and evaluate a new officer. It is based on the highly regarded San Jose, California Police Department FTO model established in the 1970s.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Montgomery County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-montgomery-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Howell County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Field Training Officer, Clay County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-clay-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [Basic Supervision, Cole County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-post-10459-jefferson-city-nov-2023/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [Tactical Medical for First Responders, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/tactical-medical-for-first-responders-jefferson-city/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost Payable to MSA Non-Contract Agency Student: $50 Payable to MSA (All Students are required to pay $95, payable to Public Safety Training, on the day of session to the instructor. Students will learn how to apply techniques to control life threatening bleeding during care under fire in a HOT ZONE. Additionally, they will perform techniques to treat life threatening and non-life-threatening injuries during tactical field care in a WARM ZONE. During the program, students will demonstrate lifting, moving, and extricating victims from a tactical or hostile environment during tactical evacuation care.
- [Defensive Driving Instructor Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/defensive-driving-instructor-course-jefferson-city/) - This course is designed to train and qualify the students to teach the 24-hour driver training requirements in the 700-hour Basic Academy Curriculum. Students will also be qualified to teach the 8-hour CLEE class available to commissioned Missouri Peace Officers.
- [OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course & Re-Certification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-instructor-course-re-certification-jefferson-city-oct-2023/) - This 8-hour Instructor Course allows successful graduates to teach end-users to properly deploy OC and to properly care for those exposed to the product. In addition to covering how to deploy pepper spray, this course stresses under what circumstances pepper spray may be appropriately used as a force option, decontamination procedures, and the need to closely monitor individuals for adverse medical effects after exposure.
- [WEBINAR: Fentanyl Facts – Are 1st Responders Really in Danger From Exposure?](https://mosheriffs.com/event/fentanyl-facts-are-1st-responders-really-in-danger-from-exposure/) - POST #25984 Despite numerous studies and medical publications stating the risk of clinically significant exposure is extremely low, the perception remains that emergency responders will overdose and die if they encounter fentanyl. In fact, in a 2020 survey, 80% of first responders said they believed “briefly touching fentanyl could be deadly.” This presentation is designed
- [WEBINAR: 2023 Legal Update](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-legal-update-webinar/) - This online course begins with a discussion of changes made to Missouri Revised Statutes by the various House and Senate Bills and Resolutions that came out of the 102nd Legislative General Session, First Regular Session 2023 and were signed by the Governor. The course finishes with a discussion on recent court decisions and holdings from the Missouri Supreme Court, U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Missouri Appellant Courts during the 2021 to 2023 term (October 2022 through July 2023).
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Dent County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-dent-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Objective Inmate Classification – Afternoon Session, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/objective-inmate-classification-afternoon-session-pettis-county/) - Throughout history managing inmate behavior has been a goal of administrators and it is now more important than ever. A key aspect of any inmate behavior management plan is inmate classification. This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise.
- [Objective Inmate Classification – Morning Session, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/objective-inmate-classification/) - Throughout history managing inmate behavior has been a goal of administrators and it is now more important than ever. A key aspect of any inmate behavior management plan is inmate classification. This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise.
- [Field Training Officer, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-franklin-county/) - Field Training Officers have significant additional responsibilities over and above their law enforcement duties. Not only are they responsible for the performance of general law enforcement duties, they are also responsible for guiding recruits through a comprehensive curriculum that requires the blending of knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the good judgment of when, where, and how to apply them.
- [WEBINAR: Identifying & Responding to Human Trafficking](https://mosheriffs.com/event/webinar-identifying-responding-to-human-trafficking/) - Course Description Most local law enforcement agencies are not adequately prepared to address the magnitude of the human trafficking problem. They often lack the basic training, skills, and resources to identify instances of human trafficking, successfully investigate these crimes, and provide meaningful assistance to victims. This program is designed to provide first line responders with
- [2023 Deputy Conference](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-deputy-conference/) - Dear Attendee, We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 Deputy Conference at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri September 12-15. We are excited to offer three different tracks — Deputy, Investigation and Management — with specialized information presented during each session. Due to limited seating, we required you pre-register for the track
- [Basic Firearms Instructor Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-firearms-instructor-course-jefferson-city/) - Contract Agency Student: $325.00. Non-Contract Agency Student: $600.00 This course covers pistol and shotgun training. Participants should have an advanced working knowledge of weapons used and must pass an initial qualification course with a score of at least 80% on the first day of training to continue the course.
- [Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/tactical-emergency-casualty-care-august-2023/) - This 8-Hour training session provides basic tactical emergency casualty care training which includes: The 3 Phases of Tactical Emergency Care; tactical considerations for rescue; proper procedures for applying a tourniquet; proper wound packing procedures; appropriate use of hemostatic agents; treatment for an open chest wound; rapid shot assessment; and the importance of preventing hypothermia in shock.
- [POST Mandated Training, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/post-mandated-training-july-2023/) - This course 4-Hour training session will provide the student with the ability to meet the mandated subcategory training for racial profiling, de-escalation, and Implicit Bias training necessary to maintain your POST Peace Officer License for the year 2023.
- [Dignitary / Executive Protection Refresher Training, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/dignitary-executive-protection-refresher-training-august-2023/) - This 8-Hour training session is intended as a refresher training for officers who have participated in a Dignitary / Executive Protection program basic course in the past.
- [Cell Extraction, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cell-extraction-pettis-county/) - When cell extractions are performed, even if everything, including the preplanning and the force used, was within policy, consistent with training, well supervised, and objectively reviewed, excessive force complaints as well as lawsuit litigation often follows. In short, cell extractions are a risk management nightmare.
- [2023 Sheriffs' Summer Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-sheriffs-summer-training-conference-expo/) - We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 Summer Training Conference & Expo at Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri August 14-17. We are excited to share that we were able to book Mr. Daryl Davis as the opening keynote speaker. As a race relations expert, Mr. Davis has received acclaim for his book, Klan-Destine Relationships and his work in race relations from many respected sources including CNN, NBC, Good Morning America, The Learning Channel, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun and many others.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-franklin-county-sept-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $200.00. True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Benton County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-benton-county-sept-2023/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Objective Inmate Classification, Clay County – Afternoon Session](https://mosheriffs.com/event/objective-inmate-classification-clay-county-july-2023-afternoon-session/) - This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation. Minimumof 10 registrations with a maximumof 35.
- [Objective Inmate Classification, Clay County – Morning Session](https://mosheriffs.com/event/objective-inmate-classification-clay-county-july-2023-morning-session/) - This presentation begins by defining classification and discussing standards for evaluating classification assessment tools. It covers core distinguishing features of an objective classification system, aspects of system validity and reliability, along with the need for appropriate override within the system. It concludes with a tabletop where participants work through an actual classification exercise. This program may be canceled if registrations are not sufficient. Students are responsible for all lodging, meals, and transportation. Minimumof 10 registrations with a maximumof 35.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Stoddard County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-stoddard-county-june-2023/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Basic Supervision, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-post-10459-jefferson-city-july-2023/) - This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE).
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Morgan County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-morgan-county-july-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $200.00. True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Audrain County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-audrainripley-county-july-2023-class-1/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Use of Force Decision Making, St. James](https://mosheriffs.com/event/use-of-force-decision-making-st-james-mo-june-2023/) - This 4-hour course begins with a look at how one of the most important aspects of life is “decision-making” and how whatever choice we decide on today can impact how our life will play out in the future.
- [Duty to Intervene: An Officer's Dilemma - Webinar](https://mosheriffs.com/event/duty-to-intervene-webinar-april-2023/) - Free Webinar: Officers have the duty to enforce the law and are accorded certain privileges in carrying out their duties. When an officer exceeds those privileges other officers on the scene have the duty to intervene and restrain the misfeasor officer. The duty to stop tortious conduct by a fellow officer not only creates conflict for police officers, but an officer's failure to intervene can create serious legal consequences.
- [Legal Considerations for Jail Staff - Afternoon Session, Stone County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/legal-considerations-for-jail-staff-afternoon-session-stone-county/) - Two Sessons: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. Please make sure to only sign up for one session. Contract Agency Student: No Cost Non-Contract Agency Student: 50.00 This scenario and video based classroom presentation covers common statutes and rules affecting operations and staff. It also covers case law relating to the duty to attend to the serious medical needs of inmates and the legal duty to intervene to prevent inmates from self-harm, as well as harm at the hands of another, including jail staff.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Pettis County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-pettis-county-april-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: $250 Non-Contract Agency Student: $500 This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Legal Considerations for Jail Staff, Scott County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/legal-considerations-for-jail-staff-scott-county/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost Non-Contract Agency Student: 50.00 This scenario and video based classroom presentation covers common statutes and rules affecting operations and staff. It also covers case law relating to the duty to attend to the serious medical needs of inmates and the legal duty to intervene to prevent inmates from self-harm, as well as harm at the hands of another, including jail staff.
- [Legal Considerations for Jail Staff - Morning Session, Stone County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/legal-considerations-for-jail-staff-stone-county-morning-session-june-2023/) - Two Sessons: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm. Please make sure to only sign up for one session. Contract Agency Student: No Cost Non-Contract Agency Student: 50.00 This scenario and video based classroom presentation covers common statutes and rules affecting operations and staff. It also covers case law relating to the duty to attend to the serious medical needs of inmates and the legal duty to intervene to prevent inmates from self-harm, as well as harm at the hands of another, including jail staff.
- [Cell Extraction, Scott County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cell-extraction-scott-county-june-2023/) - When cell extractions are performed, even if everything, including the preplanning and the force used, was within policy, consistent with training, well supervised, and objectively reviewed, excessive force complaints as well as lawsuit litigation often follows. In short, cell extractions are a risk management nightmare.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Henry County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-henry-county-june-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: $250 Non-Contract Agency Student: $500 This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Ripley County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-ripley-county-june-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: $250 Non-Contract Agency Student: $500 This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Correctional Report Writing & Courtroom Testifying, Wayne County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/correctional-report-writing-courtroom-testifying-wayne-county-may-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $50.00. Corrections is a business that relies on written communication. Accurate and complete written reports provide the documentation that helps to complete the agency mission. When documentation is not complete, the result may be lost time, confusion, and costly personnel and legal proceedings.
- [Cell Extraction, Phelps County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/cell-extraction-phelps-county-may-2023/) - When cell extractions are performed, even if everything, including the preplanning and the force used, was within policy, consistent with training, well supervised, and objectively reviewed, excessive force complaints as well as lawsuit litigation often follows. In short, cell extractions are a risk management nightmare.
- [2023 Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-jail-administrators-conference-expo/) - We would like to invite you to attend the 2023 Jail Administrators’ Conference & EXPO. This year’s conference will be held May 8-12 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conference provides a platform for lively discussion on Legal Updates, Mental Health Wellness, The Calling (Why we do what we do), Sunshine Law, How to conduct a Jail Assessment, Leadership for a Lifetime and Round Table Discussions.
- [2023 Administrative Professionals Workshop](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-administrative-professionals-workshop/) - We would like to invite you to attend the 2023 Administrative Professionals Workshop. This year’s conference will be held April 11-13 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conference provides a platform for lively discussion on: Social Intelligence, Sex Offender Registration with Q&A The ABCs of Sheriff’s Office Fees and Accounts, Recoupment of Jail Expenses, Legal Updates, Facebook for Law Enforcement and The Best of The Best.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Andrew County***CANCELED***](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-andrew-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Patrol Rifle Instructor Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/patrol-rifle-instructor-course-jefferson-city/) - New Instructor - Contract Agency Student: $250.00 New Instructor - Non-contract Agency Student: $400.00 Recertification - Contract Agency Student: 200.00 Recertification - Non-contract Agency Student: 350.00 Firearms instructors take your skills and abilities to a new level. The addition of the semiautomatic rifle has increased the effectiveness of the patrol officer, but it also offers challenges to the trainer. This course is a POST approved course required to obtain a patrol rifle specialist instructor license. This two-day course is mentally and physically demanding, so participants must be in good physical condition. Both days will run longer than the minimum of eight (8) hours with low light shoot. Our 44-hour Firearms Instructor Course is a precursor to this program.
- [Less Lethal Instructor Course & Instructor Recertification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/less-lethal-instructor-course-instructor-recertification-jefferson-city/) - New Instructors: Contract Agency $200.00; Non-Contract Agency $350.00 Instructor Recertification: Contract Agency $75.00; Non-Contract Agency $125.00 Topics include impact munitions, CS gas & OC pepper spray. It is encouraged that you are already a firearms instructor, but not required. You must be certified on pepper spray prior to this class.
- [Field Training Officer Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-course-jefferson-city-aug-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: Free Non-Contract Agency Student: $400.00 This course offers the basic information needed to train and evaluate a new officer. It is based on the highly regarded San Jose, California Police Department FTO model established in the 1970s.
- [Field Training Officer Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/field-training-officer-course-jefferson-city-april-2023/) - This course offers the basic information needed to train and evaluate a new officer. It is based on the highly regarded San Jose, California Police Department FTO model established in the 1970s.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Webster County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-webster-county-april-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: $250 Non-Contract Agency Student: $500 This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy, Adair County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-adair-county-april-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: $250 Non-Contract Agency Student: $500 This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Warrensburg](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-warrensburg-may-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $100.00. True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [Correctional Report Writing & Courtroom Testifying, Webster County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/correctional-report-writing-courtroom-testifying-webster-county-may-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $50.00. Corrections is a business that relies on written communication. Accurate and complete written reports provide the documentation that helps to complete the agency mission. When documentation is not complete, the result may be lost time, confusion, and costly personnel and legal proceedings.
- [2023 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & EXPO](https://mosheriffs.com/event/2023-spring-conference/) - We would like to invite you to attend the 2023 Sheriffs' Spring Training Conference & Expo. This year’s conference will be held March 15-17 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. The conference provides a platform for lively discussion on law enforcement issues that matter most, networking opportunities and the latest in programs and training.
- [48-Hour Jail Officer Academy - Stoddard County***CANCELLED***](https://mosheriffs.com/event/48-hour-jail-officer-academy-stoddard-county/) - This 48-hour course is designed to prepare the participant for working in a jail or detention center. It focuses on developing knowledge and skills to better equip an individual for maintaining the safety and security of a facility, as they ensure the incarcerated individuals’ needs are met in a humane and legal manner. It is a MUST for individuals just beginning a career working in a jail and a friendly refresher for those who have been working in a jail for some time.
- [Keeping Calm With First Amendment Audits - Webinar](https://mosheriffs.com/event/keeping-calm-with-first-amendment-audits-webinar-march-2023/) - Free Webinar: It is clearly established that video recording of police encounters is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment. However, the First Amendment is not absolute. The Supreme Court has recognized that there are certain places in which the government can limit speech. This 90-Minutes presentation covers those certain places where the government may limit access and recording.
- [Autism and Law Enforcement: Strategies for Safer Interactions - Webinar](https://mosheriffs.com/event/autism-and-law-enforcement-strategies-for-safer-interactions-webinar/) - Free Webinar: Recognizing the behavior symptoms and knowing contact approaches are important aspects of minimizing the risk to the person with autism, as well as to officers. This 90-Minute presentation provides information for law enforcement and corrections staff to effectively interact with individuals on the spectrum.
- [Correctional Report Writing & Courtroom Testifying, Benton County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/correctional-report-writing-courtroom-testifying-bendton-county-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $50.00. Corrections is a business that relies on written communication. Accurate and complete written reports provide the documentation that helps to complete the agency mission. When documentation is not complete, the result may be lost time, confusion, and costly personnel and legal proceedings.
- [Correctional Report Writing & Courtroom Testifying, McDonald County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/correctional-report-writing-courtroom-testifying-mcdonald-county-march-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $50.00. Corrections is a business that relies on written communication. Accurate and complete written reports provide the documentation that helps to complete the agency mission. When documentation is not complete, the result may be lost time, confusion, and costly personnel and legal proceedings.
- [Management Development Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/management-development-course-jefferson-city/) - The 36‐hour Management Development Course is designed to enhance the skills of an agency’s middle to upper-level managers. It is preferred that the student have previous first‐line supervision training and/or experience and is looking to enhance his or her managerial skills.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Saline County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-saline-county-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency: $150.00 Non-Contract Agency: $275.00 The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Miller County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-miller-county-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency: $150.00 Non-Contract Agency: $275.00 The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Franklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-franklin-county-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency: $150.00 Non-Contract Agency: $275.00 The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.
- [OC Pepper Spray Instructor Course & Re-Certification, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/oc-pepper-spray-instructor-course-re-certification-jefferson-city-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency: Free ($50 No Show Fee) Non-Contract Agency: $100.00 (No Refund For No Shows) This 8-hour Instructor Course allows successful graduates to teach end-users to properly deploy OC and to properly care for those exposed to the product.
- [Leadership and Supervision in Today’s World, Miller County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/leadership-and-supervision-in-todays-world-miller-county-april-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $75.00. True leadership is the ability to influence people to achieve a better result for an organization or group. The most effective leaders have a strong sense of self; they understand the qualities that make other people want to follow them, and they know how to adjust those qualities when circumstances require them to do so. Whether you have been in a leadership position for a while, new to the position or simply aspiring to influence others, this course is for you.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Cooper County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-cooper-county-jan-2023/) - The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.
- [Instructor Development Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-post-11133-jefferson-city-may-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost Non-Contract Agency Student: $500.00 This course will provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to develop and present training programs that meet the requirements of The Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST) Rules and Regulations to peace officers in the State of Missouri. This program is POST Approved to meet the requirements necessary for licensing as a POST Generalist Instructor, and Specialist Instructor.
- [Instructor Development Course, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/instructor-development-course-post-11133-jefferson-city-sept-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost Non-Contract Agency Student: $500.00 This course will provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to develop and present training programs that meet the requirements of The Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (POST) Rules and Regulations to peace officers in the State of Missouri. This program is POST Approved to meet the requirements necessary for licensing as a POST Generalist Instructor, and Specialist Instructor.
- [Basic Supervision, Jefferson City](https://mosheriffs.com/event/basic-supervision-post-10459-jefferson-city-march-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $450.00. This course is designed to provide the student the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the formal functions of supervision to include planning, reporting, improving, directing, and evaluating (PRIDE). Who Should Attend: Current leaders and those who want to prepare themselves for future leadership positions in a public safety agency.
- [Correctional Report Writing & Courtroom Testifying, Dunklin County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/correctional-report-writing-courtroom-testifying-post-17592-feb-2023/) - Contract Agency Student: No Cost. Non-Contract Agency Student: $50.00. Corrections is a business that relies on written communication. Accurate and complete written reports provide the documentation that helps to complete the agency mission. When documentation is not complete, the result may be lost time, confusion, and costly personnel and legal proceedings.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Marion County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-marion-county-jan-2023/) - The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.
- [40-Hour Introduction to Corrections Officer School, Howell County](https://mosheriffs.com/event/40-hour-introduction-to-corrections-officer-school-howell-county-jan-2023/) - The course provides a basic understanding of jail related topics intended to allow the person working in the jail the ability to; understand the unique environment of the jail in order to be efficient; protect themselves and fellow co-workers from harm; protect themselves and their agency from criminal or civil liability; maintain the welfare of the people placed in their care; and uphold the rights of the detainees.

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