This is the second of a two part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator and actions that may...

In a substantial number of officer-involved shootings, the subject has deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left the officer with...

Bodily fluids such as bloom, semen, and saliva, as well as hair and tissue, are frequently encountered as physical evidence in crimes of violence. These are...

This is the third of a three-part series on the subject of receiving and investigating public complaints and the administration of discipline. All police officers...

This is the second of a three-part series on the subject of receiving and investigating public complaints. All police officers should have a solid understanding...

This is the first of a three-part series on the subject of receiving and investigating public complaints and the administration of discipline. All police officers...

Dealing effectively with critical incidents requires that all personnel have an understanding of the principles involved in planning for and implementing critical response plans. Patrol...

Traffic stops are one of the most commonly and widely employed police actions. More citizens come into contact with police at these times than at...

Recent research has demonstrated that people who commit acts of cruelty against animals are also likely to be involved in family violence and other serious...

Law enforcement has entered an era in which qualitatively new threats are emerging. One of these threats is based on lasers, a form of directed...

The population of the United States consists of an increasing percentage of elderly people. This trend is expected to continue into the foreseeable future, adding...

The Supreme Court of the United States has handed down a decision that may be helpful to police officers in the course of their attempts...

Patrol personnel perform critical functions at incidents involving hostages and barricaded suspects. Even where SWAT are used, patrol officers must have an understanding of the...

Criminal lifestyles adopted by some nomadic people commonly referred to as “Gypsies” have been the subject of police concern for decades. Some understanding of these...

Technology is now available that can provide officers with valuable tools for fighting and preventing crime, enhancing public safety and providing a greater range of...

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the nation’s leading causes of death. Survival is dependant upon rapid defibrillation. Police officers are often the first responders...

Over the past year, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down several decisions of major significance to law enforcement. Officers should be aware of these...

Inhalant abuse is a growing national health concern among juveniles and young adults. Police officers are routinely in situations where they interact with youths who...

The increasing involvement of computer technology in the commission of crimes makes it more and more likely that police officers will be confronted with search...

Soft body armor has been available to the police community since the early 1970s. Yet, many officers still either do not have it available to...