This concept of 'reasonableness' has dotted the legal landscape for a long period of time, and really only been applied to law enforcement applications of force since Graham v. Connor.

By now everyone in the world is aware of the officer in Tulsa whom used force to end an encounter with a subject who was not following directions.

Introduction As I sit at my desk looking across my basement, I think how safe I am, and that is in part to the local first responders.  It is also in part because of my background and the understanding of...

The ILEETA 2016 Conference is up and running and of course day one does not disappoint.  While I admittedly arrived late, when I walked into the lobby I was met with the faces of fellow law enforcement trainers, friends, colleagues, mentors...

There is no substitute for passion – without these you cannot pass on your lessons and knowledge to the next generation.

Recent history will show each police chief must know and understand their community. To that end I believe that the most ideal candidates are internal candidates.

Dealing with the criminal element is a constant part of the job, but the understanding of the application of force has evolved over the years.