| | | | | | | | In law enforcement, confidence is treated as a survival trait and uncertainty as a liability. We tell ourselves that failure is not an option, that hesitation gets people hurt, and that decisiveness separates professionals from amateurs. After enough time in this profession, though, a pattern becomes hard to ignore. The people who are the most certain... |
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| | | | | | As training continues to evolve, we’re seeing a closing of the gap between the training that occurs on the “square range" and training that occurs in the virtual world. |
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| | | | | | Police training that prioritizes passing qualifications over reinforcing sound process can produce confidence that breaks down under stress, scrutiny, and real‑world variability. |
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| | While very few citizens will ever encounter the risks and situations that we face on the job, many of the principles that keep us safe in uniform can be applied to civilian life. |
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| | Many police firearms training programs confuse exposure with true learning, creating skills that work on the firing range but fail under real-world pressure. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Law enforcement officers know that the right tools are essential for any job, whether that's a flashlight, a ballistic vest, a drone or even a sidearm. Now it's your turn to put a spotlight on your favorite law enforcement products. The Innovation Awards program aims to recognize all products and services that help move police agencies forward. |
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| | | | | | A state audit found most Washington police officers remain noncompliant with required de‑escalation training, citing poor data tracking and agency resistance as key challenges. |
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| | | | | | The Colorado Springs Police Department has eliminated its college credit requirement for prospective officers in an effort to expand its candidate pool and compete with other agencies. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Do you know someone who has demonstrated exceptional heroism in the line of duty? OFFICER Media Group has opened the nominations for the OMG Valor Awards, recognizing law enforcement professionals who have demonstrated exceptional heroism and have shown a genuine commitment to their profession, their agency and the public at large. |
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| | | | With staffing numbers still low, the New Orleans Police Department is experimenting with a spicy recruitment pitch, using custom‑labeled Crystal Hot Sauce bottles to link diners with job applications. |
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| | Huntsville officials approved a contract with a specialized recruiting firm as the police department works to fill about 75 vacant officer positions. |
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