Category Archives: Training Programs

Social Security Number scams continues

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) once again sounded the alarm in mid-December about the latest Social Security Number (SSN) scam that continues to affect thousands of Americans. The FTC noted that the threat to individuals or groups pretending to be from … Continue reading

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Law enforcement agencies look to invest in pursuit management technology

exclusive.multibriefs.com Bambi Majumdar Recent headlines related to police chases gone awry or near-misses are disturbing. But they also explain why law enforcement officials are looking at advanced police pursuit technologies. They want to do their jobs better and without any … Continue reading

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NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME WATCH

A Permanent Force in the Community Neighborhood Watch has long been the most widespread crime prevention effort in the United States with a long track record of success. It is so well respected that major authorities do not undertake studies … Continue reading

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Emerging Issues in Policing and Strategies to Support Law Enforcement Officers

Section from Rank and File (Robinson, 2018)— Reflections on some emerging issues in Law Enforcement Mary-Jo Robinson and Christopher Smith Determining emerging issues The final topic of the day focused on the future of law enforcement and emerging issues in the … Continue reading

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Is Civilian Oversight the Answer to Distrust of Police?

pbs.org Digital Reporter In the last week, America has been shaken by a series of deadly encounters between police and citizens. In Louisiana, a shaky video captured the tussle that ended with Alton Sterling’s death. Barely a day had passed … Continue reading

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3 Key Items Police Need to Respond to an Active Shooter Incident

officer.com What hardware do you need to have in your patrol vehicle to respond at a moment’s notice to this horrific event if you’re the first one there? Content provided by Propper It’s the call no officer ever wants to … Continue reading

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Civilian Oversight of the Police in Major Cities

Stephens, Darrel W., Ellen Scrivner, and Josie F. Cambareri. 2018. Civilian Oversight of the Police in Major Cities. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Civilian oversight of the police has been a topic of discussion and debate since … Continue reading

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The Entrapment Defense

What is a Baited Package or Car? The bait car looks like any regular car on the street. It is a vehicle owned by the police department and equipped with GPS devices and possibly cameras. The police will place something … Continue reading

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Texas police encourage young women to find a future in crime fighting

kxan.com Wes Rapaport CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Police departments around the state of Texas are on the hunt for new officers, tapping schools and social media to recruit young people to the force. Agencies are turning to job fairs, … Continue reading

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CPI Leadership Development Graduation

dpdbeat.com Today, the Caruth Police Institute (CPI) held a graduation ceremony for Dallas, Irving, and Dallas City Marshal, UNT Dallas Police officers who completed the Leadership Development Series.  The three-week course was designed to develop and/or enhance the leadership skills … Continue reading

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