February 2023

Perspectives: February 2023

Traditional firearms training focuses on shoot/don’t-shoot judgment and marksmanship. In Springfield, Massachusetts, firearms training uses life-like scenario-based phases that keep the trainees una...

IACP@Work

IACP@Work: Supporting: Take Action: Make the R.I.G.H.T. Choice and Intervene

The very efficacy of law enforcement, including its duty to prevent harm, requires agencies to instill a culture that empowers officers to intervene to prevent colleagues from being physically injured...

Education & Training

Virtual (In)sanity

Police departments across the world increasingly face allegations of ethnic profiling. According to the European Fundamental Rights Agency, ethnic profiling involves treating an individual less favora...

Tech Talk

Tech Talk: Implementing 3D Laser Scanning in Law Enforcement

Although laser technology is not a new concept, it is relatively new in terms of how frequently it appears in criminal investigations. Considering this, it is critical to grasp the history of this tec...

Education & Training

Tactical Longevity

Anyone who has worked in law enforcement for even a brief period of time is acutely aware of how stressful the profession can be. Although it can also be a rewarding and fulfilling profession, officer...

Spotlight

Spotlight: Finding a Way Home

When a crime is committed, an emphasis is often placed on the “who” rather than the “why.” However, one agency has gained more success and trust in the community after taking a more proactive ...

Traffic Safety Initiatives

Traffic Safety Initiatives: Tire Deflation Devices – Worth the Risk?

Tire deflation devices (TDDs), often called spike strips, have been used in law enforcement since the 1990s....

Focus on Officer Wellness

Focus on Officer Wellness: Therapy Dogs in the First Responder Profession

Even though studies on the use of therapy dogs for improved psychological outcomes has been around for decades, first responders have only begun to realize their purpose within the profession....