Tag: Officer Safety

Technological advances in computer systems have made it more affordable and feasible to install mobile data computers (MDCs) in police vehicles. Having instant information available for field officers makes for ...

When it comes to rating the importance of tools of the trade in law enforcement, guns are at the top of almost everyone s list. If you want to start ...

If you've been on the job for any time, you probably know someone who's been out on duty and discovered their gun wasn't loaded. Maybe it's even happened to you. ...

Every profession has its night at the Oscars, a showpiece event where the latest and greatest come together with industry movers and shakers. For us cops, it s the annual ...

I was teaching an instructor school in the Pacific Northwest recently and faced an interesting situation. During the classes, participants rotate through the various roles of safety officer, exercise controller, ...

Yes, closer. Why? Because most gunfights occur at pretty close distances, maybe 10 feet apart. The skills needed at this range are probably the least practiced, unfortunately. Training at these ...

The phrase, Tactics, Technology and Training has been our tag line since this magazine was founded, and it s my belief that these three areas are integral to safe and ...

One of the most difficult phases of any critical situation is turning complex problems into successes. Few situations drive this home harder than when engaging an adversary in reduced-light environments. ...

This is our IACP issue, meaning it s the issue we distribute at the 2007 International Association of Chiefs of Police conference this month. And it probably means we should ...

I think most officers would agree that the thought of seeing your own blood rapidly exiting an ugly looking wound is one of the most disturbing images you hope you ...