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On the street, your backup will likely be wearing uniforms. When the smoke clears, the adrenaline goes away, and the reports are all done, you will rely upon someone wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase to protect your career and your assets. Like anything else, be informed, be proactive, and be prepared.

Ever entered a room and felt like you belonged? Look around. When this occurs, you are likely surrounded by quality people who share your ideals, your ethics and your sense of right and wrong. In…

Much has been made recently of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution. Arguments are being made daily for more legislation to limit the application of and freedoms guaranteed by the Second Amendment and…

I was honored to attend a multi-agency active shooter exercise this past weekend at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, Georgia. The drill was two years in the making and involved fire, EMS, 911, EMA, the…

Despite the typical scenario and what we see in the movies, many times the use of deadly force involves more than one LEO. I’ve responded to more than one Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) when several…

Now, I hate to admit this, but I watch a lot of LEO videos. I also watch television shows about law enforcement chases, arrests, crimes caught on tape and news stories about such topics. Ialso…

In our discussions of the present economy, much is made of the number of jobs created or lost. However, people use the term “job” to describe the positions of LEOs lost in cities and counties…

In every training class, we see varying levels of abilities. Some folks are able to grasp the concepts of defensive tactics, vehicle operations or firearms immediately while others require additional assistance, guidance and instruction. Likewise,…

This weekend, Hunting For Heroes gathered five disabled LEOs in Missouri for a turkey hunt. The honorees came from Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Ohio. Some injuries were visible and some were not, but all…

I just submitted an article and am honored to become a regular contributing author to http://lawenforcementtoday.com. The website reaches over 160,000 people and LEOs from around the world! You can also follow the site on…