Categories: Training & Careers

For the first time in 16 years, the F.B.I. is requiring that its agents pass a fitness test.

https://www.policemag.com/354693/fbi-requiring-new-fitness-tests-for-all-agents

Categories: Patrol, Training & Careers

The feeling of being brothers (and sisters) with other law enforcement officers is just something you feel. If you don't, you are in the wrong line of...

https://www.policemag.com/338886/the-brotherhood

Categories: Training & Careers

An off-duty St. Charles County (Mo.) Sheriff's deputy shot three men who attempted to rob him while he jogged late Monday night at Forest Park's Grand Basin.

https://www.policemag.com/352276/off-duty-deputy-stops-robbery-while-jogging

Categories: Patrol, Training & Careers

I suspect a lot of agencies are probably not doing enough "no sight" or limited vision training and should consider its application in the training of...

https://www.policemag.com/340092/sightless-training

Categories: Training & Careers

When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This...

https://www.policemag.com/366892/gun-grabs-3-techniques

Categories: Command, Patrol, Special Units, Technology, Training & Careers, Vehicle Ops, Weapons

Stockton’s bankruptcy case, for instance, is further along than Detroit’s, and until Tuesday it seemed likely to leave public pensions fully intact.

https://www.policemag.com/352974/detroit-pension-ruling-could-affect-some-calif-officers-1

Categories: Patrol, Special Units, Training & Careers

The Detroit Police Department will eliminate its gang and tactical units to add about 100 officers to homicide, criminal investigations and traffic...

https://www.policemag.com/350642/video-detroit-eliminates-gang-tactical-units

Categories: Command, Training & Careers

Wouldn't you rather work with someone who has a good attitude? So would everyone else.

https://www.policemag.com/342076/the-three-things-only-you-can-control

Categories: Patrol, Training & Careers

There are science-based methods that have been developed to help manage the physical and mental stresses placed on high-level athletes and these...

https://www.policemag.com/342095/officer-fitness-peak-performance-and-recovery-training

Categories: Command, Training & Careers

The first year after your academy graduation is critical in building the foundation for the remainder of your career. A great deal of it starts with the...

https://www.policemag.com/339948/fitting-in