Each year, roughly 43 million adults experience a form of mental illness in the United States. Although some police departments have started to implement mental health training programs such as the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), there is still room for improvement in law enforcement’s response to mental health crisis situations.
Far from the notion of headstrong officers bravely hunting down criminals with little thought to the procedure, foot pursuits require a detailed analysis of the surrounding area, a cool head, and utmost regard to safety protocol. So what should police officers keep in mind when it comes to foot pursuits? As a useful refresher, here are three simple steps that should be taken before and during a chase.
Police agencies across the globe have officially started testing robot dogs. Although it sounds innovative and useful, there are some questions to be answered: How effective are they? And what applications do they have? Let’s look into some case studies from the US to Singapore..
As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to reduce the normal patterns of life, the move away from close contact may be leading you to look for alternatives to on-site continued learning programs for your department…
It is now more important than ever to know how to safely clean and disinfect your speed and video equipment properly. Here is a list of do’s and don’ts…
The recent death of George Floyd, which has sparked nationwide protests, is causing law enforcement to focus more on the communities they serve. From Facebook Live, to walking into crowds, officers are looking for innovative ways to get their message through.
The CDC has published a few measures to help law enforcement personnel stay healthy and out of risk during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Today ́s pre-crime technology works not as an oracle foretelling the future. Rather, it consists of various types of data helping law enforcement predict the possibility of crime-related events…