Tag: Officer Safety: Page 2

Training

How Officers Can Stay Safe Around Hazardous Materials

“Just step back and say, ‘this is out of my ballpark.’ Don't rush in, don't get overzealous, don't think you can jump out and do it when you can't,” says Jim Whitfield..

November 8, 2022

Patrol

IACP 2022: Technology Reshaping Modern Law Enforcement Response

During IACP 2022 I was fortunate to check out many technologies that drive efficiencies in communication and information management but at the same time target improving officer, and public, safety.

October 21, 2022

Patrol

3 Reminders for Police on "Toy" and "Replica" Weapons as Halloween Approaches

For years now, bad guys have been painting guns in neon colors to look like toys, while so-called "toys" have become so realistic that they're virtually indistinguishable from the real thing—especially in rapidly unfolding, high-stress situations.

October 21, 2022

Patrol

Re-thinking how Police Train and Talk about the 21-Foot Rule

A key element to the entire discussion of the so-called 21-Foot Rule is the perceived intent of the subject and threat that the individual potentially poses.

September 26, 2022

Patrol

NLEOMF Announces 2022 National Officer Safety and Wellness Award Winners

“The primary objective of Destination Zero is to drive down causal factors that kill and injure our nation’s law enforcement officers,” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

September 15, 2022

Patrol

Ohio Officer's CPR Rescues Validate Value of Basic First Aid Training

Providing emergency first aid such as CPR, applying a tourniquet, stopping a sucking chest wound, or staunching the bleed of a gunshot wound is difficult and requires hours of training and preparation.

September 2, 2022

Command

Guest Editorial: Care Enough to Discipline

Correcting an officer's violations of safety policy can save their life and their fellow officers’ lives.

August 31, 2022

Patrol

Standing up, Training for, and Maintaining a Successful Bike Patrol Unit

Once initial investments in equipment and training are made, and budget is established for ongoing maintenance and training has been accounted for, it usually becomes quickly apparent that a Bike Patrol Unit offers myriad advantages for many years to come and many miles down the road.

August 8, 2022

Patrol

Key Considerations in Defensive Tactics Training for Smaller Stature Officers

The smaller officer can be easily underestimated by an adversary who doesn't account for the old adage, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."

July 11, 2022

Patrol

Identifying and Overcoming Challenges in Training for Low-Light Operations

In the quest to improve officer safety—and performance—during low-light deadly-force encounters, many agencies have added emerging new technologies such as red-dot optics, tritium sights, and weapon-mounted flashlights. Over-reliance on these technologies can be problematic. Training is key.

July 11, 2022

Patrol

News Headlines Highlight Need for Vigilance in Officer Safety During Training

Although rare, there are—tragically—altogether too many instances in which officers are badly hurt or killed in training. Here are some considerations for increasing safety and decreasing the potential for harm.

July 8, 2022

Patrol

Charity Provides Free Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training to Patrol Cops

“A blue belt level of knowledge is a night-and-day difference from someone who has no experience in jiu-jitsu. It's not even a fair fight at that point."

June 28, 2022