Invest in Yourself

A lot of those in attendance came on their own dime and time.

Dale Stockton

Third Degree: An Ultra-Portable, Ultra-Functional Laptop

It almost begged to be grabbed by one hand or tucked under an arm for a quick trip or project.

Dale Stockton

Law Officer Trainer of the Year: Ed Nowicki

The Law Officer Trainer of the Year award is given to a law enforcement trainer who has exhibited exceptional training skills and achievements.

Law Officer Team

Safety Tip: Carry a Backup Light

Today, high-output lights are so compact and inexpensive that not having a spare in your gear bag is foolish.

Ralph Mroz

Upcoming Training

Check out these events on the training calendar.

Highlights from ILEETA 2007

The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) 2007 annual conference.

Dale Stockton

LODD: Officer Fatally Struck by Drunk Driver

Officer Lisa Beaulieu was struck and killed by a drunk driver while investigating an accident.

Mass Appeal

Every agency in the area is now competing for the same pool of applicants.

JP Molnar

Surviving Graveyards

Remember those standard light-control tactics when you're responding to any call at night.

Dave Grossi

The Hierarchy of Defensive Firearms Training

The truth is, it's up to each and every officer to prepare themselves to prevail in any conflict.

Dave Spaulding

Internal Discipline

A senior sergeant walked into the office to pick up the assignment board. I smelled alcohol.

Bob Vernon

The Clock is Running

We can't store life-saving equipment in armories or supervisors' cars that won't make it on scene.

Jeff Chudwin

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The ADA applies to many activities that law enforcement officials engage in, such as transporting, booking and holding suspects in a cell.

Laura L. Scarry

Software for the Artistically Challenged

I recently had the opportunity to try out the newest version of SmartDraw 2007, the graphics software package from SmartDraw.com.

Steve Ashley

Battling Bigotry

In a few short years, you'll hate everyone and you won't have to feel bad about hating just one group.

Bullethead

Investigations: Investigating Firearms: The Basics

Because someone loaded the weapon, it's always possible you can locate fingerprints on a cartridge case.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore

Reality Based Training: Innovations in Projectile Training Systems

The AirMunition projectile is plastic with small holes in the front and filled with a lipstick-type marking substance.

Ken Murray