Officers learn by using games
Research Notes from Informa Systems, Inc. Have you ever thought that Angry Birds could be used to help learning? Informa Systems is putting this theory to the test and is using games to improve learning ...
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Product Review: The Polar RCX5 watch 1
I recently tested the Polar RCX5, with GPS capabilities. Not only is it an excellent fitness watch, most officers will find it excellent for patrol use. The RCX5 is a slim lightweight watch with a huge ...
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W.Va. police academy gets new training center
By Ashley B. Craig Charleston Daily Mail Cadets training to join the ranks of the State Police and local law enforcement agencies now have a new place to get fit for duty. The physical training center ...
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Product Review: Philips HeartStart FRX1
"If you can flip a light switch or put on a band aid, you can work this thing." – Chief Stephen Johnson, Rochester (Minn.) Police DepartmentI tested the Philips HeartStart FRX, an advanced ...
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Fla. cops have a new weapon to fight germs 3
By Gary Taylor Orlando SentinelSANFORD, Fla. — The latest weapon carried by Sanford police officers doesn't fire bullets and wouldn't do much damage if they hit you with it.But the device they now ...
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Fatal Fatigue1
As I’ve been traveling around the country lately, meeting and talking with so many of you, the conversation has consistently included this question: “What’s the best thing about retirement?” ...
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Immune system cancer found in young 9/11 officers1
By David B. Caruso Associated PressNEW YORK — Researchers say a small number of young law enforcement officers who participated in the World Trade Center rescue and cleanup operation have developed ...
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Boston officers disciplined in steroid scandal2
By Maria Cramer Boston GlobeBOSTON — Eleven Boston police officers have been disciplined for their role in a steroids scandal that humiliated the department, forced officials to tighten their drug ...
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Take it to heart
By Kathleen Vonk and Tricia Sterland Special Contributors to PoliceOneControlling and listening to your body is easier said than done for most people. Add adrenaline and physical exertion to the mix in ...
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Mich. officer rebuilding life after shooting 1
By Kevin Grasha Lansing State JournalLANSING, Mich. — A bullet fired at close range grazed Officer Bill Darnell's forehead.The muzzle flash from the 9 mm semi-automatic pistol was close enough to ...
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Fla. deputies investigated for steroid use7
Editor's note: “On any given department, at least five percent of officers, if not more, have taken anabolic steroids,” estimates Kim Humphrey, commander of the Professional Standards Bureau ...
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Study: 9/11 lung problems persist years later
In this Sept. 11, 2001 photo, a shell of what was once part of the facade of one of the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center rises above the rubble that remains after both towers were destroyed ...
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New Ill. gym motivates, unites officers1
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. — The New Year may spur attendance at health clubs, but Fairview Heights' new weight room has given some police officers incentive to quit their outside gym memberships.
The Municipal Complex had always housed a weight room in its basement for city employees, but Lt. Ted Harris said "it was pretty Spartan" and police officers -- who are allowed two hours a week during their shifts to work out -- opted to work out elsewhere.
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