Officer Safety

The Four-Minute Mile Lesson

Just because there’s a widespread belief that something can’t be done, doesn’t make it a fact.

Posted Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Officer Down: The Ben Kelly Incident

Although most officer safety training is devoted to developing tactical and physical skills, we must also focus on improving observation and decision-making skills.

Posted Friday, May 4, 2012

Long Guns Present a Unique Threat to LEOs

In response to two officer LODDs on April 12, both of which were initially attributed to high-powered rifles, Law Officer Editor-in-Chief provides some steps officers can take to mitigate the threat long guns produce.

Posted Thursday, April 12, 2012

Social Media Quick Tip: Spring Cleaning -- How to Restrict Visibility of Old Facebook Posts

… or selectively remove old posts from the new Facebook Timeline.

Posted Friday, March 30, 2012

Social Media Quick Tip: Choose Your Facebook Cover Photo Wisely

For the department's page, a photo of a patch would be a great choice. For your personal page? Not so much.

Posted Thursday, March 22, 2012

Have a Body Armor Story to Tell?

In 400 words or less tell us a story about a time when your body armor impacted your life.

Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Teamwork: For Better Boating

The BOAT Program can help you start a marine program or improve existing operations.

Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Under the Influence

An educated, aware, skilled and decisive street cop is the best means to stop and control a suicidal, violent subject under the influence of bath salts.

Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Candid Camera…or Not?

Competent investigations demand more than cursory viewing of tapes with a hastily drawn conclusion.

Posted Monday, January 30, 2012

A Slim Companion

Concealed handguns aren’t a fashion statement. They’re a tool of personal security.

Posted Friday, January 20, 2012

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Virginia Officer’s Recovery called a “Miracle”

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Federal Signal Valor Lightbar: A Whole New Angle in Safety & Security

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