Deputy Chief Cyndy Valezquez discusses the importance of prepping for a promotional exam and assessment center. She gives points on what types of topics will be addressed by assessors.
Liam Duggan discusses the need for use of force documentation and how to paint the picture of what the officer actually dealt with and how to make their unique perspective clear. He shows you ...
Sgt. Jim Schlicher examines use of force as it pertains to people with mental health issues and learning different strategies that may result in using force less, including disengagement when ...
Commander Liam Duggan discusses the fascinating concept of "resulting" -- focusing on the singular outcome rather than the possibilities, probabilities, and shades of grey complexities of ...
Sgt. Jim Schlicher briefly examines the Graham Standard as it pertains to judging an officer's use of force from the perspective of the 4th amendment and the objective reasonableness standard.
Chief Steve Johnson discusses the need to remember the purpose of your role as a corrections officer and evaluate the direction and effectiveness of both your mindset and your training.
Correctional Administrator Spencer Turley discusses the importance of remembering where you work, the population you work with, the dangers of complacency in a correctional facility and the ...
State Correctional Administrator for Utah Spencer Turley discussses the need to have a personal relationship with your officers and to find unique ways to thank them for the jobs they do.
Lt. Kelly Devoll talks about steps that can be taken when responding to an active shooter. He looks at factors both individual officers and teams of officers should consider when responding to ...
Sgt. Jim Schlicher discusses the need to consider the integration of others agencies and outside personnel, such as school staff, when training for active threat responses.
Sgt. Jim Schlicher runs through the many questions officers, trainers and agencies must ask when considering their response to an active threat and evaluating their preparation to quickly and ...
Many officers have learned – sometimes the hard way – that the types of street fights you may encounter often do NOT mirror the types of pre-arranged, heavily controlled scenarios you experience ...