Feeling the Burn?

Feeling the Burn?

The role of field training officer is one of the most important assignments there is at any agency. FTOs, on behalf of the department, share their knowledge and skills with the incoming generation. They have first crack at developing the culture, attitude and work ethic of a young ...
Capable, Confident & Calm

Capable, Confident & Calm

Prior to becoming a police officer, I worked in bars. First as a cook, then a bartender, then a manager, I saw a broad spectrum of violence and violent behavior. I learned quickly that the loud troublemaker was not the most dangerous person in the room. Time and again, I saw men who ...
VIDEO: Known Criminal Refuses to Comply

VIDEO: Known Criminal Refuses to Comply

Certain behaviors at traffic stops are dead giveaways. You know them: leaving the car on, getting out of the car without prompting, stalling, fidgeting and so forth. In this case it's even more apparent. Watch as the officers, knowing the criminal history of this driver, struggle ...
Functional Fitness

Functional Fitness

In 2004, following three years of dedicated training in CrossFit, I decided to put my fitness to the test and compete in the United States Police and Fire Olympics “TCA” event. “TCA” in 2004 stood for “Toughest Cop Alive”—my kind of competition! (Note: The competition today is known ...

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