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Police Chief Erik Koch told the Ephrata City Council the department had been exploring options after incidents involving combative individuals in custody
Readers said agencies should train to their own documented weak points and drill low-frequency, high-risk skills, though several argued that a few hours a quarter is itself the problem
The San Jose officer used his personal phone to access the PD’s Flock system, locate a vehicle and send the information to his cousin, who then tracked down his accuser
Realistic objectives, measurable standards and targeted coaching can help agencies determine whether officers can apply their training and identify what is driving poor performance
Video shows Warm Springs Sgt. Chris Fisher arresting Jimmy Steverson; five days later, Steverson fatally shot Fisher as he sat in his cruiser
Body camera video shows the Fort Smith officer scuffling with the man as he tried to flee in his vehicle; the suspect then shot the officer in the neck and drove off
From the training room to the street, honest after-action reviews can turn experience into better decisions, better teams and better officers
MCM Technology gives public safety agencies a unified view of equipment, maintenance and certifications so they can identify gaps before they put personnel or operations at risk
Weapon handling, one-handed shooting, patrol rifle manipulation and decision-making are perishable skills that require consistent, realistic practice to maintain
The officer spoke with the man before and after he fell to the ground across a bike lane and a lane of traffic, but left the scene; the man was killed by a hit-and-run driver