Hey Chief, law enforcement has a problem. What do I mean? Let’s turn to social media for our answer. All one has to do is watch the innumerable videos on social media capturing officers from around the country displaying a concerning lack of knowledge in what should...
Law Enforcement Training Topics and Issues
Use of Force, Search & Seizure, De-Escalation, and Non-Escalation
How To Predict And Prevent Police Misconduct
Now is not the time for police administration and executives to remain silent. “When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber” is only one of many quotes spoken by the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. His words of encouragement and strength...
A Police Officer Has a Duty To Intervene
To discuss a police officer’s duty to intervene, let’s begin by referring to a WWII incident. Picture a Portland-class heavy cruiser slicing its way through the dark waters of the Philippine Sea. Exceeding more than two football fields in length and displacing almost...
A Law Enforcement Training Crisis
More than ever, officers are being accused of violating citizens’ rights. An empowered public, fueled by a renewed interest in defending their constitutional rights, seek opportunities to confront officers and record their encounters. Almost immediately, these...