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What Does it Mean to Focus on Officer Safety?

When you’re on the job, practicing safety measures is important, and it isn’t just about protecting yourself, but taking care of your comrades as well. In order to understand this, it is important to look at safety protocols, and what … Continue reading

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Should Cops Be In Therapy?

A law enforcement officer has a job that is anything but easy. Day after day you witness some of the worst aspects of human nature, and experience sights and sounds that don’t just disappear from your memory. Some cops may … Continue reading

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Safety First For Motorcycle Cops

With the warm weather here, many law enforcement officers are abandoning their confining patrol cars and opting to ride around on motorcycles instead. Of course, using a different type of vehicle creates a whole new series of potential risks. Follow … Continue reading

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Why Is Law Enforcement Always a Target?

Law enforcement officers are very familiar with being targeted – targeted by the media, targeted by public scrutiny, and sometimes, even targeted in a way that directly impacts their safety and well-being. Law enforcement officers are targets for a number … Continue reading

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Perfecting Your Presentation for Public Appearances

When attending a court or public appearance out of uniform, it is important that you maintain a professional appearance. Unfortunately, if you are a female law enforcement officer, there is even more pressure on you to play your part correctly … Continue reading

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Reporting Concerns About Fellow Officers

The general public often likes to portray police officers as something other than human. But, it is important to recognize that all people make mistakes, and that includes officers. When you spot such issues in fellow officers, you need to … Continue reading

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Determining When It’s Time to Retire from the Force

Knowing when it is time to retire from the force can actually play a major role in maintaining your safety. This is also why police officers are eligible for retirement far earlier. But when you are considering retirement before old … Continue reading

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Can Law Enforcement Hiring Procedures Be Blamed for Officer Misconduct?

When something goes awry, it is typically the individual who is responsible for their own actions. But, when something goes wrong with a police officer, often three is scrutiny placed on the police department that hired them as though there … Continue reading

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Creating Social and Interpersonal Boundaries on the Job

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Providing for Police Safety At Events

During the Boston explosions recently, the police presence proved to offer additional security to individuals attending events, as trained officers were able to deal with the emergency situation. During major events, spectators can repay the favor by taking measures to … Continue reading

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