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U.S. law enforcement officers are among the best trained in the world, but some antiquated systems and methods being utilized today to conduct and document law enforcement training threaten that stand...
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There is an expanse of the literature suggesting that procedural justice plays a significant role in influencing the perception of police legitimacy in the eyes of citizens. It has become increasingly...
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On June 1, 2017, shortly after 10:00 a.m., the Stafford County, Virginia, Sheriff’s Office was notified that an individual had fired shots into a vehicle parked on private property in the northern p...
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The first U.S. police training academy was August Vollmer’s Berkeley Police School, which opened in 1908.1 At the time, most agencies did not provide formal training to new officers, and the idea of...
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The Evolution of Law Enforcement Ethics The topic of ethics has always been a central feature in police academy training. Recruits throughout the ages have been introduced to core values of the...
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The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of State and is charged with investigating illegal passport or visa issuance or use, identity theft, or document...
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Training has always been a key part of the law enforcement career continuum. In order to effectively police a population, officers need to stay informed on changes in the law, in technology, in method...
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The United States faces an adaptive enemy, both at home and abroad, and attacks and plots over the past 15 years demonstrate that the threat to the United States is ongoing. These threats not only ema...
