Recently I was asked to write an article about being a K-9 handler and the experience gave me pause. I've written articles in the past, but it had been a few years. After participating in a couple decades of training and education I had to ask myself: What do I have to offer? Sure, I ...
[Publisher's Note: This is the first in a series in which Joseph Padilla, a decorated and recently retired captain from Colorado, reflects on his storied career. His personal experience is, as you will see, remarkable. But more remarkable is his compassion and desire to improve this ...
I recently read an excellent article by Richard Fairburn about Jeff Cooper’s work on the color-coded levels of awareness. It got me to thinking about my own training and the ways I subconsciously use different levels of awareness while on patrol. I realized how badly neglected the ...
Authorities say that 10 are dead and tens injured when an active killer opened fire at Umpqua Community College in southern Oregon today. The killer has been "neutralized" by police, according to state Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Beyond that, the killer's status is unclear at ...
[Editor's Note: This has been reprinted with author’s permission from American Police Beat.]
He inspired a generation of men and women to pursue a career in law enforcement. He stood as an icon representing the ideal police professional.
On Sunday, September 6th, actor Martin ...
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