Evergreen
After your career comes to a close, you will be able to open up the scrapbook years later and realize that George Bailey is not the only one who had a wonderful life
While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street
After more than two decades of marriage, this police couple shares the lessons they’ve learned to strengthen their relationship
Courage is not taking action in the absence of fear, but taking action in spite of fear
These principles will help you physically, legally and emotionally survive law enforcement
The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
We must energize and educate the public on how they can prevent these shootings by watching for certain common behaviors these killers exhibit
If your agency doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with fire as a weapon, it’s time to get to work
Fight complacency caused by the “routine” by establishing a “tactical routine” oriented toward personal survival
Set the scene, by introducing the people, property and other information before it is discussed
MBO has failed in police organizations due to a focus on performance measure as the outcomes of the process, ignoring the fact that the inputs are the most valuable piece of the MBO puzzle
Don’t take your chances with unhealthy and potentially tampered foods by doing your own meal prep
Many merchants offer special discounts to LEOs as a “thank you” for their service
To get into law enforcement, you have to be physically fit, emotionally balanced and mentally sharp – but how many of us maintain those qualities as our careers progress?
The right fuel will give you more stable energy levels throughout your shift, and you’ll be able to move faster in foot pursuits
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How do law enforcement supervisors shape and refine these necessary mental attributes for responding officers?
Above all else, remember that if at first you don’t succeed, try again — harder
A veteran officer breaks down the rigorous process to land the job — do you have what it takes?
Working out not only relieves stress, but also helps reduce chronic body pain and the possibility of being injured on duty
So that you can beat all the odds that are against you, maintaining adequate LEO physical fitness should be your own personal condition of employment
The public expects police to be professionals — police agencies should expect no less from the psychologists who evaluate their personnel
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Too many officers start out in top condition but allow their physical fitness to diminish
While it’s unlikely you’re going to enjoy the exam, there are some things you can do to help it go as smoothly as possible
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Here’s what to expect if you decide to take the path of a Special Weapons and Tactics operator
Here are some of the strangest last words before execution
No matter how good your other skills are, if your stance doesn’t provide you with a stable shooting platform, you’re destined to be inconsistent
Not getting adequate rest can wreak havoc on your physical and mental health
