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Video: Police pepper-spray Montreal bar patrons

Customers scramble after protest turns violent - Full Story

DA: Pa. officer sent text making fun of TASER incident

After the incident, town declared a state of emergency - Full Story

Columns

Ed Flosi - Taking Training to the Next Level

Choosing a police trainer: 'In house' versus 'outside provider'

Part One: Once training needs have been identified the next logical question becomes how to deliver the material - Full Story

Columns

Force Science Institute - Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts

Police attorney offers 'best practices' tips to civil rights overseers

By Charles Remsberg Last November, the Civil Rights Division of the US DOJ sent a nine-page “technical ... - Full Story

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Dash cam released from Mich. officer's death

Police released dash cam showing parts of the 120 mph, three-county pursuit that ended in the death of Walker officer Trevor Slot and two suspects, prompting a look back at the circumstances of the fatal day as it unfolded in October. - Full Story

In-depth News

Shooting to kill an animal: A sad but necessary skill

Sometimes officers must shoot animals, as Zanesville, Ohio police did when nearly 50 animals escaped in October. NLEOMF recently named Muskingham County Sheriff Matt Lutz Officer of the Month for January to acknowledge how he addressed the situation's unique threat. - Full Story

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How to avoid criminal charges by planning ahead

It’s not enough anymore that you be right in your force applications — you also have to be able to explain why you were right - Full Story

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Lock Bumping 101 - Bump Keys

This video will show you the techniques used to bump a lock.

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Using 'MAPS' to describe the threat

The acronyms TRACED and MAPS are provided as a means to assist officers in observing and assessing danger cues, articulating the suspect’s means, opportunity, and intent, and then justifying and documenting the officer’s force responses. - Full Story