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“The job is not finished until the paperwork is complete” is often heard from Assistant Chief Investigator Jim Rizy—a reminder of how important attention to detail is in daily life at the co...
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Each year, the IACP conference’s educational program features an array of contemporary and thought-provoking sessions to inform law enforcement leaders and promote the public safety mission. The saf...
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The burden of dealing with tragedies associated with the day-to-day duties by police officers often remains unspoken and follows the officers into their off-duty and personal lives. Failure to recogni...
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American humorist, author, and outdoorsman, Corey Ford, was once quoted as saying, “Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.” These words seem almost prophetic within the law enforcemen...
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The worst nightmare for a chief or sheriff is to receive a call that one of his or her own has been shot. That nightmare is magnified when that call is in the middle of the night and the chief or sher...
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Law enforcement professionals take on-duty safety very seriously. However, less discussion occurs or training is given on the topic of safety while off duty and at home, specifically when family membe...
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Ambush assaults on the police are horrific events. They are different than other violent encounters in that they are unprovoked and characterized by the element of surprised. The assailants target the...
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Recent events that have occurred nationwide have reminded us of the risk posed to law enforcement when responding to violence against women calls. Crimes of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, a...
