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Dealing with An Active Shooter

During an active shooter situation, keeping the public involved as calm and under control as possible can lead to a better outcome for the safety of both officers and the public. As an officer, try to take the following steps … Continue reading

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Training Tips for Female Officers

Over the years, there has been an increase in the number of fatalities and incidents involving female officers on the job, and there are experts that say this is due to the fact that both males and females receive identical … Continue reading

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Bath Salts: Recognizing Use and the Risks

By now most law enforcement officers should have heard about the latest designer drug trend – the use of bath salts. It has a drug that has been highlighted in the media due to the extreme adverse effects that users … Continue reading

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How Police Departments Can Make Social Media Work

Recently, we’ve discussed the importance of social media safety for law enforcement officers fairy extensively. Careful use of social media is essential for police officers to preserve the integrity of their department, and their own personal safety. However, that doesn’t … Continue reading

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Tips on Dealing with Suspects

As an officer, safety (your own, that of bystanders, and that of suspects) always needs to remain your priority. The way that you speak to and deal with a potential suspect, regardless of their crime, can make a difference when … Continue reading

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Police Force Rules for Social Media

The use of social media has presented a very real issue for law enforcement departments as it blurs the line between what’s private and what’s public. This has caused many police departments to dictate exactly what and what is not … Continue reading

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Safety When Pulling Over Motorists

As a police officer, an important part of remaining safe while pulling over a motorist, is ensuring that the individual driving is calm, and that they understand the process. This is better accomplished if they are educated on how to … Continue reading

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What Do Police Do During a Natural Disaster?

Recently, there has been some negative publicity surrounding the behaviors of police officers during a natural disaster – specifically, relating to an incident during Katrina. However, it is important to remember the positive contribution that law enforcement have on the … Continue reading

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Roadside Safety Tips for Police

Safety always needs to remain a priority for on the job cops. But, it is easy to forget to put your safety first while dealing with a crisis situation. Remember, if your safety is secured, you are in a better … Continue reading

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Facebook for Law Enforcement

When using Facebook as a law enforcement officer, there are some specific guidelines that you must always follow in order to protect your privacy: Don’t document law enforcement activity on your personal profile – law enforcement may big a big … Continue reading

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