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#repost @behindtheshield911 @downloader_ __ Tony Long and Mark Williams are former British Armed Police Officers. Tony is the author of the book Lethal Force which documents his career. Mark now serves as the CEO of the Police Firearms Officer Association. We discuss their journeys into policing, the power of mentorship, armed unit tactics, organisational betrayal, the media, fitness standards, Britain's knife crime epidemic, the support the PFOA offers and so much more. Pfoa

Exploring the historical roots of U.S. policing reveals its deep ties to slavery and race. Did you know the first modern police forces in the U.S. were established as slave patrols in the Southeastern states? Let's discuss how this past shapes our understanding of policing today. Brucato, B. (2020). Policing Race and Racing Police: The Origin of US Police in Slave Patrols. Social Justice, 47(3/4 (161/162)), 115–136. https://lnkd.in/g2Su-uTg #PolicingHistory #RacialJustice #CriminalJustice #SocialJustice #HistoryDiscussion

The advent of and proliferation of "civilian oversight," of police brings about important questions on these entities. Here, I provide my experiences over the years of dealing with both police auditors and civilian oversight boards. Question: If training in use of force is so important for police (and it is), why are these entities allowed to exist with little to no training? Having an uneducated opinion about a use of force incident allows personal agendas and bias to insert themselves. Is this the goal for many of those involved? https://lnkd.in/gyeFf5zT

Let's talk about criminal defense in South Florida!!

Are you familiar with the Byrne JAG grant program? Did you know this program was named after Officer Edward Byrne, NYPD who was killed in line of duty on this day, February 26th. For more on the sacrifice made by Officer Byrne, please read about his life and the programs at BJA named in his honor.

Did you know that the study of ballistics dates back centuries? It’s been an essential part of crime-solving and military strategy throughout history. But the story doesn’t end there. Today, ballistics, in conjunction with cutting-edge technology like our FireFLY gunshot detection system, bolsters policing efforts and empowers law enforcement agencies to investigate gun-related crimes effectively and disrupt criminal networks. #CGIT #GunshotDetection

The sentiment here is KEY! Why would you apprehend an individual already experiencing pain and trauma using a painful and potentially dangerous method/methods of restraint? Wouldn’t you rather be compassionate and, WITHOUT causing pain, enable the person to be taken to a place of safety where they can be treated and cared for appropriately?

The latest episode takes a look at this year's National #PoliceWeek and an incredible rescue by #NYPD #officers of a man who suffered a seizure and fell on subway tracks. #TheLineup #OfficerMagazine

A small change.... https://lnkd.in/eQNmMuMq

Gainesville, Texas, has introduced InVeris SURVIVR, a virtual reality training system for police officers. This system offers realistic scenarios in various settings and allows officers to practice de-escalation techniques without using force. Officers use training versions of their standard equipment, emphasizing communication and de-escalation over weaponry. https://hubs.la/Q021BKNy0 Hashtags: #LawEnforcementTraining, #DeEscalationTraining, #CommunityPolicing, #PoliceTechnology