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Rachel Zoch

Lexipol Brand Studio

Rachel Zoch is a branded content project lead for Lexipol, where she has written about public safety products and issues important to police, fire, EMS and corrections since 2015. A University of Texas journalism graduate, she previously worked the copy desk of a local daily newspaper and served as managing editor of a trade magazine for the multifamily housing industry.

LATEST ARTICLES
Garden City PD officer takes aim using the VirTra simulator
Training Simulators
How this PD uses simulation training to boost realism and offer flexibility
Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
May 19, 2022 11:08 AM
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Public Safety Software
7 benefits of a bodycam audit program
Monitor job performance, identify training needs, highlight otherwise unsung good work done by officers and much more
August 23, 2021 06:10 PM
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Fentanyl Protection
Get expert backup for narcotics investigations with these tools
Chemical identification devices from Smiths Detection come with access to ReachBackID, a hotline to scientists for help to analyze and interpret data collected in the field
November 02, 2020 04:10 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Apparel
Think sweat and stink are inevitable under your ballistic vest? Think again
A new cooling fabric developed by a cop for cops is designed to keep odor and overheating at bay
September 11, 2020 03:53 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Training Simulators
How to train to safely de-escalate someone in crisis
A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately
July 13, 2020 10:30 AM
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Rachel Zoch
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Narcotics Identification
4 things cops need to know about synthetic marijuana
For starters, it’s not cannabis – learn what to look for on the street, how to protect yourself and how to gather evidence when dealing with these illicit chemicals
June 03, 2020 03:28 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Body Armor
Why I wear a Safe Life Defense vest: One officer’s story
Learn how Tommy, the cop behind Free Field Training on YouTube, put the vests to the test and found them capable of stopping a variety of threats
May 08, 2020 03:23 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Training Simulators
How a new simulation course helps officers train to recognize the signs of autism
As the number of people with autism grows, it’s important to recognize potential communication challenges so that police can interact more safely and effectively with these individuals
April 23, 2020 01:30 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Training Simulators
Autism awareness: Why it matters for law enforcement
In this Q&A, Police1 asks an expert what police need to know about people with autism and why, as well as what they can expect to learn from the new VirTra training course
April 23, 2020 01:12 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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Training Simulators
What I learned: One chief’s experience with a new autism awareness course
A longtime police officer and trainer picked up some critical cues and strategies when he previewed the new VirTra course
April 23, 2020 01:01 PM
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Rachel Zoch
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