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Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture

Patrol work hasn’t changed—but the expectations on officers have. See how one police chief helped officers get the right information at the right time, improve patrol visibility, and strengthen trust without adding complexity or surveillance. This real-world story shows how patrol-driven technology can make the job safer, smarter, and more effective—starting on day one.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamMarch 29, 2024

Tourniquet Application Under Threat

Officers can’t always rely on help when wounded, so they should be able to apply a tourniquet to stop their bleeding, even while still taking fire. Ron Bartel shares some tips on how trainers can coach cops on such scenarios during training.

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Newsby Wayne ParhamMarch 22, 2024

Building Your Agency’s Counter Ambush Program

When an officer is ambushed and under the threat of being killed, what would he or she do to survive? Retired Lt. Pete Ebel shares ways trainers can teach the proper mindset for officers to survive ambushes.

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Officer Safety and Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques can help officers take control of arrestees and de-escalate incidents quickly, reducing the chance of injury to police and subjects.

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ArticlesMarch 22, 2024

Dave Smith: Telling Isn't Training

Classroom, video conference, and online instruction can teach officers a lot of concepts and educate them on law and policy, but they are no substitute for physical training.

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NewsMarch 14, 2024

Denver Officers to Train in Psychedelic Crisis Response

The curriculum addresses topics such as the psychological and physiological effects of ingesting psilocybin, which is one compound in “magic mushrooms”; potential adverse effects of psilocybin; and best practices for assessing and de-escalating a crisis.

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NewsMarch 14, 2024

16 California SWAT Deputies Injured in Training Explosion

The sheriff’s department said on X that the SWAT team was jointly training with the department’s Hazardous Devices Section when the explosion occurred indoors.

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamMarch 8, 2024

Traits of a Great Firearms Instructor

Training shooters, both new and veteran, can be approached in a variety of ways. Yet, the key to being a better instructor is centered around observation and the use of common language, no shooters’ lingo.

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NewsMarch 7, 2024

North Georgia Deputy Charged by Alligator During K-9 Training

"The alligator, estimated to be between 7 and 9 feet in length, charged at the deputy who was able to run up an embankment and evade the animal," the Hall County Sheriff's Office said.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtMarch 7, 2024

More Effective Exposure Training for K-9 Teams

Veteran K-9 trainer Lt. William Wozniak shares his tips and tricks of the trade.

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Articlesby Ronnie WendtMarch 7, 2024

How to Maximize the Benefits of K-9s and Drones

Joint training exercises refine protocols, foster trust, and enhance collaboration between K-9 units and drone operators

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