Virtual Training for Real Survival

A simulated environment has to be believable for students to elevate their critical-thinking, decision-making and shooting skills to a level consistent with real-world performance.

JP Molnar

Video Surveillance at Night

On average, the thermal camera provided images detection at greater ranges than the monochrome camera.

Dan Heater | Michael Besco

From Tragedy to Triumph

More than 1,000 criminals who had committed very serious crimes and eluded the long arm of the law were brought to justice as a result of a TV show.

Dale Stockton

A New Infection-Control Tool

I've yet to see a patrol car equipped with a sink or decontamination station.

Eric Dickinson

Stories from our National Memorial

A man who had nearly given his life in police work was ultimately saved by the sacrifice of a fellow officer.

Dale Stockton

Tech Check

Has your department successfully implemented a new tech tool?

Law Officer Team

Debrief Yourself Once a Day

The effect will be powerful, and the cumulative effect of doing such debriefings over months will be evident in your performance.

Ralph Mroz

LODD Report: Aaron Garcia

Aaron Garcia of the Union Pacific Railroad Police Department (UPRPD) was killed in a single-vehicle accident while on patrol.

Revved Up

Social messages are only effective if the public is regularly exposed to them.

JP Molnar

Is It a 4th Amendment Violation When an Arrest Violates State Law?

Thus, while states are free to regulate arrests how they desire, the states various restrictions do not alter the traditional Fourth Amendment protections.

Laura L. Scarry

Seven Steps to Controlling Fear

The first step in controlling fear is to admit you're scared.

Dave Grossi

The Trigger Finger Conundrum

In some cases, contact with the trigger is a security blanket, reassuring officers that it is still there if they need it.

Dave Spaulding

Reliable Sources

DHS can only be effective if it has many reliable information sources.

Bob Vernon

Get Real

Time to pull the plug on the robot.

R.K. Miller

Field Narcotics Testing

Most testing kits are self-contained, one-use items that reduce the likelihood of user error and require very small samples.

Tim Dees

The Whining Stops Now

Get back to your original goal of being a good, hardworking cop.

Bullethead

Response to Officer-Involved Shootings, part 1

Even heroes puke and piss their pants.

Jeff Chudwin

Reality Based Training: Finishing the Race

Action beats reaction always.

Ken Murray

Investigations: Seven exceptions to the search warrant rule

Officers also must have a clear understanding of when a search and/or arrest warrant is required and when it s not.

Dr. Larry F. Jetmore