An interesting survey of conservation officers in the U.S. and Canada surfaced some important survival truths that are relevant for all officers. The project dove into the details of 379 violent encounters between offenders and conservation personnel during a three-year study sample ...
Ever find it difficult to rally the energy to get out of bed? Feeling sluggish during your shift and tired when you get home? Are you forgetful and finding it hard to concentrate? Maybe you’re not eating right.
Here are some tips for using food and healthy eating habits to ...
As an experienced investigator, a national investigations trainer and an expert witness I have been directly involved in or evaluated scores of use-of-force investigations. Not surprisingly, a dominant mantra I consistently notice investigators repeating is, “What happened?” That’s a ...
Looking back on 2020, we have witnessed behaviors and emotions in the communities we serve that none of us could have ever imagined. The challenges of the epidemic combined with anti-police rhetoric are pushing law enforcement to change. There is so much uncertainty ...
Following up on the first installment of a series about staying safe and effective if you find yourself forced to engage in an off-duty armed encounter, here are some additional tips and considerations:
Making the decision to get involved.
There are three things you should ...
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