Warring Cops: Making Our Mission Even Tougher
I'm sure many of my fellow law enforcement professionals watched the video carried on Fox News Channel, myfoxphilly.com and other outlets that showed neighboring Pennsylvania law enforcers at war with each other. I think all would be as embarrassed for our profession as I was.
Law Enforcement: To Chase Or Not To Chase?
An officer detains an active parolee gang member for questioning, and during the detention, the suspect suddenly runs. The officer chases the suspect for two blocks, observes the suspect to be grabbing into his shorts pocket.
"The Art of Force" - Pre-Contact Threat Assessment
San Francisco Police officers respond to a call of an agitated mentally disturbed and disabled man in a wheelchair wielding a knife and vandalizing parked cars on a downtown city street. A group of at least six uniformed and plain clothes officers locate and surround the man who remains seated in his wheelchair. The officers' initial attempts to communicate with the angry, apparently delusional and armed man prove ineffective.
Police Officers - You're In Trouble: Now What?
Most police officers and deputy sheriffs are honorable men and women trying to do a difficult job. I regularly deal with law enforcement issues that involve law enforcers in bad circumstances.
Taser Mentality
An officer responding to a report of a domestic argument between husband and wife observes the husband walking down the street.
Tips to Avoid Force and Sex-Based Complaints
Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct and excessive force have been the staple of sensational headlines and are made of the stuff that can be career ending even when proven untrue.
The Forensic Force® Series: Psychophysiological Responses to TASER®-ECD Influence
One of the most pressing problems within the law enforcement and use-of-force instructor communities is the reconciliation of force deployments with subject noncompliance and resistance.
The Real Troopergate Scandal Explored
During my 40-year New York City Police Department career, I held nearly every rank and was detached to run large and troubled investigative divisions of two major city and state agencies.
Hiring A Police Expert? Five Points To Analyze
Your client comes in and tells you a tale of woe from an interaction that happened the night before with law enforcement officers.