The police staffing challenge has plagued agencies across the country for years. After 9/11, a more expansive role for law enforcement was needed within communities, leading to the need for more officers. However, since the mid to late 2000s, the numbers have taken a downturn. Police staffing shortages have unfortunately become the norm. Trends By […]
Law enforcement agencies have been keeping up with technology for a while now. Because it is ever-changing and criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated, developers have responded to these needs by inventing cutting-edge tools and software designed specifically to fight crime. One tool that is becoming increasingly popular in law enforcement is robotics. By the end […]
Buckling up might sometimes make the difference between life and death, as it is the safest choice passengers and drivers can make. The stats show that the national use rate for seatbelts in 2021 was 90.4%, so it is safe to say that many understand its value. The consequences of not wearing a seatbelt while […]
The majority of police officers are exceptional individuals. Idolized by many when they were kids when in the movies, the good guy would catch the bad guy, and communities were safe thanks to the actions of some outstanding officers. Today, the perception of law enforcement has varying opinions, mainly because of the actions of some […]
9-1-1 is the most famous three-digit number in the US. It has been designated as the “Universal Emergency Number” for citizens who need assistance throughout the country, and it gives the general public easy access to a Public Answering Point (PSAP). Let’s get to know its history. NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY NUMBER The idea of a nationwide […]
Finding funding has always been a struggle for law enforcement agencies, and smaller agencies often face even more challenges than their larger counterparts. Due to their size, more than 90% of all departments across the country have fewer than 200 officers and struggle to obtain resources every year. For a law enforcement agency, funding is […]
A successful interrogation is the most powerful tool of a criminal investigator. The most dangerous enemy of any suspect is their own words against themselves, and these can become the most devastating evidence at the hands of any prosecutor. The jury is easily convinced when presented with this kind of evidence; unlike the science of […]
Many of us have now begun to accept the new normalcy with people returning to their jobs and daily routines. This brings back the heavy hours of commuting and the increase in vehicles on the road; a new alarming report by the NSC (National Safety Council) proves its deadly effects. According to NSC data, 46,000 people […]
Let’s be clear: there’s no way one can not prepare for the Police Officer Physical Ability Test—POPAT— and pass it. And given the highly demanding nature of the job, anyone wanting to protect and serve has to be ready for an excruciating assessment that has been designed to test candidates physically and mentally in a […]
De-escalation is not a new concept (one could argue Sun Tzu was one of its first proponents as he could solve conflicts without the need for fighting). Still, it’s a popular concept due to incidents that sparked public discomfort. It’s not unusual to hear things such as “Why didn’t the officer de-escalate the situation?”. This […]