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What officers must do when they see excessive use of force
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Preventing and reporting excessive force is required by law
Crowd control, riot response resources for police
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PoliceOne articles, resources and expert analysis to prepare officers to respond to civil unrest
3 mindfulness techniques for cops
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Here are some ways you can use mindfulness to relieve stress on the job.
How to testify like a professional
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Your integrity and your honesty are the most important tools in your toolbox when you are in court. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham shares some key best practices when testifying.

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3 steps to learning from failure
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It's important not to let mistakes go to waste - failure is a key component of learning. In this video, law enforcement trainer Jason Der outlines three steps to take in order to use failure as a learning tool.
Be the leader you want leading you
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Stop minimizing your leadership role to the confines of your patrol vehicle, says risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham in this tip. If you have issues about the way in which your bosses are headed, speak up.

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How to control handcuffed arrestees
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You hear a lot of stories about people who have been arrested and handcuffed but who still manage to injure a law enforcement officer. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses how to improve control of arrestees.

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Reality Training: Disengaging to gain distance and time
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Law enforcement expert Dave Smith reviews video that illustrates the importance of gaining distance and time during an armed confrontation.
Reality Training: Gunfire erupts during stop with multiple suspects
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How do you maintain control during a traffic stop with multiple occupants in the vehicle? Dave Smith reviews footage of a call that erupted in gunfire and provides key training points.
Beware the unauthorized use of force tactic
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There have been millions of dollars of payouts over the last few years due to the alleged abuses of arm control holds. How to correctly use arm holds is the focus of this tip from risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham.

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Recognizing dangerous situations before they develop
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As a cop, you face the prospect of being violently assaulted on every contact you make. Being vigilant about the abnormal behavior of those you contact is the focus of this tip from risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham.

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How not to confuse your suspect with too much information
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In a stressful situation, suspects are subject to the same human performance deficits as officers. So what can be done to help improve a suspect's understanding of an officer's commands? Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham provides some pointers in this tip.

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The dangers of domestic disturbance calls
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According to DOJ data, domestic disturbance calls are not just dangerous, they are the most dangerous calls that police officers respond to. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham shares some best practices for improving officer safety on these calls.

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Reality Training: Surviving an ambush
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews harrowing footage of an ambush attack against two cops and reviews key training points for survival.
Understanding the difference between cover and concealment
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Cover stops bullets, concealment doesn't. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham outlines why officers must understand the difference.

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