Lessons Learned

How shift debriefings can improve officer safety Published at P1

Submitted by Fred on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 5:17pm.


We must become more deliberate, more disciplined, and more thorough in our approach to learning and teaching

As cops, we often cry loudly about the lack of training in our profession. I am guilty of it myself.

However, while we whine about the seemingly lack of interest in ongoing training, we also miss the opportunities to train and learn from the everyday lessons available to us.

Those lessons that come from every call we respond to and every shift we work.

There’s No Magic Here

Huddling-Up To Acheive Successful Law Enforcement Outcomes

Submitted by Fred on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:33am.

patriots-huddle

Part 2 of Musings On Iraq's Interview with Jerry Burke

Submitted by Fred on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 5:06pm.
jabr and police commanders - time

Musings On Iraq: interview with Jerry Burke The Ups and Downs of Training the Iraqi Police Force

Submitted by Fred on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 2:14pm.

 police - reuters

What has 2011 Taught You About Officer Safety and Effectiveness?

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 3:20pm.

“I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.” ~General of the Army Omar N. Bradley

"Hollywood vs. Reality: Officer Involved Shootings" Combats Public Myths About Police Shootings,

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 12/30/2011 - 1:11pm.

Thanks to www.BlueSheepDog.com  an outstanding resource for cops, for passing this information along. The video is well worth your time as it contains valuable information based on research from Force Science Institute all cops and citizens should be  aware of.

Cops Line of Duty Deaths Rising in 2011 "APPLYING"Lessons Learned

Submitted by Fred on Wed, 05/04/2011 - 10:49am.

A very good article shared by SGT Bill Lewis of Tactical Debriefs “City Police across U.S.

Follow Me!!! Creating and Nurturing Tactical Decision Makers With Combat Tested Methodologies

Submitted by Fred on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 5:31pm.

Cops Dying from Poor Tactical Decisions…That's the Problem!

In 2010, 162 police officers died in the line of duty. Thus far in 2011 we have 2 officers killed in the line of duty. Not a good start to the new year.  You can see how these deaths break down here at the Officer Down Memorial Page. 

Baltimore Police Sergeants Training Using Adaptive Leadership Methodology with Don Vandergriff's AAR

Submitted by Fred on Wed, 12/01/2010 - 10:00am.

Don Vandergriff has applied the principles of the adaptive leadership methodology successfully throughout the Army and he continues to do so in the Army, the Marine Corps and now he is bringing these methods to a modern metropolitan police department specifically the Baltimore Police Department.

NYPD ANNUAL FIREARMS DISCHARGE REPORT 2009

Submitted by Fred on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 9:12am.

“One of the most abrupt, dynamic, and potentially traumatic incidents that can happen in a police officer’s career is the line‐of‐duty discharge of his or her firearm. As much as handcuffs, the uniform, or the shield, the gun is a symbol of the officer’s authority. It is, moreover, a physical embodiment of the officer’s responsibility. The weapon on an officer’s hip is a constant reminder—for officer and citizen alike—of the officer’s role and the trust society has given.”

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