by Calibre Press | Mar 22, 2022 | Guest Commentary, Health & Wellness, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol
By Jason Sery On my desk is a framed collage of pictures put together by my family. A photo in the middle is my first day on the job. I’m standing in my parent’s living room wearing my new pressed uniform with family and friends around me. We are all smiling. They had...
by Calibre Press | Jan 19, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips
When it comes to navigating a career in policing, sometimes even the seemingly smallest pieces of advice from those with years of experience can have a major impact on your job and your life. In his co-authored reference guide, Pocket Partner, which is packed with...
by Calibre Press | Dec 21, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Patrol
Editor’s note: This blog originally appeared on Cordico.com and appears here with permission. It’s that time of the year again when friends and family gather for the holidays. Sharing the company of those we love and care about, the warmth of the season, is a...
by Calibre Press | Oct 12, 2021 | Health & Wellness, Law Enforcement Today, Officer Safety & Survival
A number of years ago, Utah Peace Officer Magazine published the following article and granted Calibre Press permission to share it in our Street Survival Course Workbook. We felt now was a great time to share it again. The beginning of the piece reminded us of a tee...
by Calibre Press | Dec 13, 2019 | Health & Wellness, Training
A few weeks ago, we celebrated my youngest son’s 16th birthday. He was a late riser that morning – not much of a surprise for a Sunday. My wife and I had just finished our breakfast of bacon and eggs when my son came shuffling out of his room. “I smell bacon,”...