Mass Casualty Attacks
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With the complex diversity and level of skills necessary to effectively execute all that is required of today’s police officer, one might think the training would match that demand. Appropriate trai...
Education & Training
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As long as anyone could remember, the Pinellas County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit consisted of a Bravo and a Charlie team. Few of the operators ever que...
Mass Casualty Attacks
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At 11:33 a.m. on May 24, 2022, a mass shooter entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, equipped with a high-powered AR-15–style rifle. The subject immediately started shooting and, within a...
Investigations
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 3: Police work the scene of a shooting on July 3, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Early reports say the suspect is in custody after shooting 6 people in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia on July 3rd.
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Your phone rings at 1:00 a.m. It’s your overnight lieutenant. There’s been a mass shooting in a packed nightclub downtown. The shooter inflicted maximum carnage. Fifteen people are dead; many more...
Traffic Safety
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The 2024 IACP Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety (IDTS) Conference will be held August 16–18, 2024, in Washington, DC. Join traffic safety professionals from around the world to share knowledge abo...
Index to Advertisers
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The advertisers in this issue, such as Caseify and Emesent, can help equip your department with the most efficient tools available today! Always mention Police Chief when contacting our advertisers...
Human & Civil Rights
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The Call  “911, What’s the address of the emergency?” The dispatcher barely discerns a faint inaudible whisper. “Hello, Hello, 911, What’s the address of the emergency?” A hushe...
Officer Safety & Wellness
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First responders daily experience the effects of mental health injuries sustained on the job.1 In an environment where police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians are at an elevat...