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The PoliceOne Law Enforcement and Police Tips section provides insight from PoliceOne columnists and members on the things Police Officers can do to increase safety and enhance productivity.

The tips and resources here—ranging from innovations in defensive tactics to new concealment techniques to off duty survival and dozens of other matters critical to law enforcement officers—are updated regularly. Every day, Officers on the streets encounter new information that can help fellow officers, so we encourage you to submit your tips. Help us to help Police Officers better serve and protect our communities.

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Video: Dangers of shake-n-bake meth 23: In this video tactical tip, former DEA Agent Robert Penal demonstrates all the ingredients necessary to make ‘shake n bake’ meth, and cautions against the serious dangers at a ...
One button pushes a bunch of a defense attorney’s buttons25: “Dispatch, I am behind the vehicle... The driver is failing to stop... I’m 10-31 (chase).” How many of you love being in this situation? I did. After a number of some ...
How close for comfort? 6: We’ve all heard the expression, “That was too close for comfort.” Well, in police work how close are we referring to? We know about the 21-foot rule... a subject with a ...
Video: Drills for takedown defense 8: Alongside partner Robert Gianino, John Clarke of RFLX Training tackles — pun very much intended — some issues related to takedown defense. Using some very simple drills which ...
One handy flashlight2: Not long ago we introduced you to the safety banners from DSM Safety Products. These bright, reflective banners can quickly identify you as a plainclothes/off-duty POLICE officer or LEOSA ...
Staying sane by talking to yourself12: It’s four in the morning and I’m on call. The ringtone on my cell for dispatch makes me start trying to remember where my clothes are — I know I’m going out in ...
Who do you think you're fooling? 14: I pay close attention to everything tactical. I read so many tips here on PoliceOne — and have actually submitted a few — everything from driving skills, to firearm and trigger ...
Video: The importance of dry fire practice6: In this video tactical tip, Tori Nonaka — the youngest member of Team Glock — offers a quick reminder about the value of dry fire firearms training. Even tough the purchase of ...
Seeing through 'vacation camo' 4: With the onslaught of vacation travelers beginning to pick up speed — pun very much intended — on the roadways, it’s a good time for a reminder to help increase your odds ...
Detecting deception (on wheels!) 4: During one of my myriad “hallway confabs” at ILEETA 2012 in Wheeling last month, I was speaking with a pair of law enforcers on the topic of “quickly cutting to the ...
Avoiding avoidable injuries 6: We see and hear reports and stories of officers being injured in many incidents involving the physical task of taking subjects into custody. This involves everything from the old hands on ...
Video: Ground position weapon retention 31: Most fights in law enforcement invariably end up on the ground. In this video tactical tip, Tony Lambraia of Phoenix RBT Solutions and Ultimate Training Munitions demonstrates several ...
Stopping the bleeding: New survey will benchmark current LEO TEMS readiness12: I was recently speaking with a newfound contact in law enforcement — in fact, he’s connected with the Fire and EMS disciplines as well — who was telling me about a ...
Lose your sight, lose the fight6: If you wear glasses or contact lenses at work, make sure you have a second pair of glasses readily available to you at all times. If your glasses become damaged or you lose a contact lens, ...
Don't 'hang' your cuffs 6: One of the most neglected pieces of our equipment is our handcuffs. Remember to regularly check their functionality, keep them clean and properly lubricated and “set them up” ...
Check cordless power tools for contraband 6: When you are searching a drug house or place where contraband may be, look at the cordless power tools that may be around. Take the battery out if it is in the tool. Simply pressing the ...
Video: 4-point drill into the arm drag 15: In this video tactical tip, Fletch Fuller of ISR Matrix International demonstrates a drill you can do to enable your move toward the rear-quarter position behind a subject who is in very ...
Don't unknowingly 'present' your holster side to the subject 16: I was recently speaking with a law enforcement friend of mine about an observation each of us has made more than once when watching dash cam video — and in my most recent case, an ...
Remember to test your blood for lead 9: As law enforcement professionals, we owe it to ourselves to get routine health care screenings. We are all familiar with getting regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, but what ...
Video: Practicing shooting basics8: In this video tactical tip, Tori Nonaka — the youngest member of Team Glock — discusses some of the very basic elements to achieving maximum performance in your firearms ...