Officer Safety

Laser Threats to Aircraft

The threat to aircraft by ground laser pointers has increased in recent years. Although there's no central database that records these incidents, agencies sharing information have all seen the numbers rising.

Posted Friday, November 20, 2009

What’s Your Life Worth?

Many cops complain about the list of essential duty gear. But when you need it, its value is apparent. Don’t short change your life.

Posted Sunday, November 1, 2009

Ready Responder

From lone shooters and drug cartels to the threat of terrorism, officers in all law enforcement agencies now face more violence and firepower than ever. What’s needed is technology that gives the edge back to the good guys.

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2009

Hazardous Materials Evidence Collection

A unique training course called WMD Hazardous Materials Evidence Collection, at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), introduces responders to the proper procedures, and how to protect themselves by using a nationally accepted evidence collection process.

Posted Monday, June 29, 2009

Swine Flu

In heightened risk situations, officers must take steps to protect themselves.

Posted Friday, May 15, 2009

Drive to Survive: Pursuit Policy

An agency owes it to the officers participating in the pursuit and the community to reduce the dangers as much as possible.

Posted Thursday, May 14, 2009

Will They Ever Get It Right?

LAPD officers routinely carry Kevlar helmets with them on patrol. Odd, isn't it, that the City of Los Angeles probably requires a groundskeeper to wear eye protection when using a leaf blower, yet a police officer can be sent into a hostile crowd at a demonstration without a helmet?

Posted Thursday, April 30, 2009

Drive to Survive: Inspect Before You Drive

A vehicle inspection is as important as your firearm inspection, and by spending a few minutes each day you can increase operational efficiency, reduce repair costs and, most importantly, prevent collisions.

Posted Thursday, April 2, 2009

Officer Down: The Closed Door

As the investigators moved toward the back rooms, Chambers heard the voice of one of the officers outside on the radio. "A male subject just came out the back door from the basement," the officer reported, "but he ran back inside and locked the door when he saw me."

Posted Monday, March 2, 2009

Drive to Survive: 3 Components of Safe Driving

Driving is one of the highest risk activities conducted by law enforcement today. Thus, being aware, managing space and avoiding collisions are three components of safe driving officers must develop.

Posted Monday, March 2, 2009