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January 24, 2023
Improving Law Enforcement Retention
January 17, 2023
Pre-Shift Emergency Vehicle Checks
January 10, 2023
Responding to Winter Car Breakdowns
January 3, 2023
Maintaining Standards for Rookie Cops
December 27, 2022
Avoiding Deliberate Indifference in Corrections
December 20, 2022
Planning for Events in Public Safety
December 13, 2022
Maintain Professionalism in Depositions
December 6, 2022
Wellness: How to Support Your Personnel
November 29, 2022
The Process of Inmate Manipulation
November 22, 2022
Secondary Trauma in Public Safety
November 15, 2022
Learning From Historic Fires
November 8, 2022
Correctional Officer Response to Fights
November 1, 2022
PFAS in Firefighting: Safety Tips from Gordon Graham
October 25, 2022
How to Prepare for a Subpoena
October 18, 2022
Managing Stress in Public Safety
October 11, 2022
Identifying Makeshift Weapons in the Jail
October 4, 2022
Integrity in Law Enforcement
September 27, 2022
Confidentiality Requirements for Firefighters
September 20, 2022
Inappropriate Relationships with Inmates
September 13, 2022
Emergency Response to Electric Vehicle Crashes
September 6, 2022
Characteristics of Good Leadership in Public Safety
August 30, 2022
First Responder Physical Health Risks
August 23, 2022
Protecting Vulnerable Communities in the Fire Service
August 16, 2022
Fire & Police Incident Communications
August 9, 2022
Creating a Legacy in Public Safety
August 2, 2022
Searching Visitors in Correctional Facilities
July 26, 2022
PPE for First Responders
July 19, 2022
Avoid Off-Duty Habits
July 12, 2022
Radio Use on the Fireground
July 5, 2022
How Hobbies Reduce Stress
June 28, 2022
PPE Decontamination Procedures
June 21, 2022
Planning for Retirement in Public Safety
June 14, 2022
Healthy Lifestyle for Law Enforcement
June 7, 2022
Fire Department Social Media Best Practices
May 31, 2022
Respirator Masks in Fire Response
May 24, 2022
The Dangers of the Food Port in Corrections
May 17, 2022
Role of Supervisors in Firefighter Promotion
May 10, 2022
First Responder Seatbelt Safety
May 3, 2022
Risks of CBD Use for Law Enforcement
April 26, 2022
Effective Public Safety Report Preparation
April 19, 2022
Law Enforcement Community Engagement
April 12, 2022
Overcoming the Mental Health Stigma in Public Safety
April 5, 2022
Consequences of Filing a False Report
March 29, 2022
Preventing Firefighter Cardiovascular Events
March 22, 2022
Role of Telecommunicators in Public Safety
March 15, 2022
Always On Camera: Professionalism in Law Enforcement
March 8, 2022
Protection Against Infectious Diseases for First Responders
March 1, 2022
Operational Searches in Corrections
February 22, 2022
Bullying & Harassment in the Fire Service
February 15, 2022
Assessing & Preventing Emergency Vehicle Crashes
February 8, 2022
Crime Victims Assistance for Law Enforcement
February 1, 2022
Policy & Procedure Compliance Training
January 25, 2022
Identity & Purpose in Public Safety
January 18, 2022
Security Key Control Awareness in Corrections
January 11, 2022
Characteristics of Effective Public Safety Training Programs
January 4, 2022
Mastering Communication in Public Safety
December 28, 2021
Communication with Inmates in Corrections
December 21, 2021
Understanding HIPAA Regulations for Fire Departments
December 14, 2021
Active Listening in Public Safety: A Critical Skill
December 7, 2021
Police Officer Oath of Office
November 30, 2021
First Responder Cell Phone Use On-Duty
November 23, 2021
The Role of Command Presence in Corrections
November 16, 2021
Modifications to Firefighter PPE
November 9, 2021
First Responders Need to Know the Harmful Effects of Vaping
November 2, 2021
On-Scene Rehab for Firefighters
October 26, 2021
How Inmates Manipulate Correctional Officers
October 19, 2021
Firefighter Incident Report Writing
October 12, 2021
Controlling Fear as a Correctional Officer
October 5, 2021
Sharing Public Safety Agency “Virtual Ride-Alongs” on Social Media
September 28, 2021
Death Investigations in the Jail
September 21, 2021
Conducting Firefighter Start of Shift Roll Call
September 14, 2021
Police Training on Digital Evidence
September 7, 2021
Roadway Incident Safety for Firefighters
August 31, 2021
Sharing Unauthorized Crime Scene Photos
August 24, 2021
Avoid Over Familiarity in Juvenile Detention
August 17, 2021
Mental Health and Wellness of Personnel
August 10, 2021
Public Safety Response to Homelessness
August 3, 2021
Crisis Intervention for First Responders
July 27, 2021
Ethics & Integrity in Corrections
July 20, 2021
On-Duty Firefighter Political Activity
July 13, 2021
Professional Dress for Law Enforcement
July 6, 2021
The Importance of Firefighter Physicals
June 29, 2021
Over-Reliance on Electronic Restraint Devices
June 22, 2021
The Importance of Police Reports
June 15, 2021
Abuse of Sick Leave in Public Safety
June 8, 2021
Maintaining Firefighter Fitness
June 1, 2021
Probation Officer Health & Wellness
May 25, 2021
Identifying Correctional Officer Burnout
May 18, 2021
Fire Department First Amendment Audits
May 11, 2021
Isolation of Juvenile Offenders
May 4, 2021
Law Enforcement Officer Off-Duty Incident Response
April 27, 2021
Why Radio Placement Is Important for Correctional Officers
April 20, 2021
Law Enforcement Preoperative Risk Assessment
April 13, 2021
PPE Decontamination for Firefighters
April 6, 2021
The Risk of Fentanyl in Correctional Facilities
March 30, 2021
Fire Apparatus Backing Accidents
March 23, 2021
Why Should First Responders Wear Seat Belts?
March 16, 2021
Off-Duty Law Enforcement Actions and Responsibilities
March 9, 2021
Law Enforcement Roadway Safety
March 2, 2021
Safely Field Testing Drug Evidence
February 23, 2021
Avoiding Accidents from Backing Up Police Vehicles
February 16, 2021
Autism and Police Interactions
February 9, 2021
Shooting at Moving Vehicles
February 2, 2021
Legally Parking Emergency Vehicles
January 26, 2021
Using PPE When Conducting Police Searches
January 19, 2021
Understanding Active Shooter Warning Signs
January 12, 2021
Effective Time Management Tips for Public Safety
January 5, 2021
The Importance of Law Enforcement Deconfliction
December 29, 2020
The Dangers of Workplace Gossip in Public Safety
December 22, 2020
Work-Life Balance As a Cop: Don’t Let Police Work Be Your Identity
December 15, 2020
Public Safety & Police Leadership Qualities: Supervisory Standards
December 8, 2020
Stress Management Tips for Public Safety
December 1, 2020
Following the Rules of the Road in Public Safety Vehicles
November 24, 2020
Firearms Safety at Home for Cops
November 17, 2020
Public Recording of Law Enforcement
November 10, 2020
Risks of Drone Use in Public Safety
November 3, 2020
First Responder Family Disaster Preparation
October 27, 2020
Passenger Side Approaches on Traffic Stops
October 20, 2020
Social Media Best Practices for Public Safety
October 13, 2020
How to Combat First Responder Burnout
October 6, 2020
Law Enforcement Use of Recording Devices
September 29, 2020
Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer Safety Tips
September 22, 2020
Dealing with Negative Attitudes in Public Safety
September 15, 2020
Emotional Intelligence in De-Escalation
September 8, 2020
Proper Hydration for Firefighters
September 1, 2020
Protecting Kids from Hot Cars
August 25, 2020
Balancing the Relationship Between Police and Community
August 18, 2020
Withdrawal Management in Jails: Treating Withdrawal Syndrome
August 11, 2020
Should Police Officers & Public Safety Personnel Wear Sunglasses?
August 4, 2020
What Is the Impact of Opioid Addiction on Public Safety?
July 28, 2020
Why You May Need an Arrest Warrant First
July 21, 2020
NFPA 1403: The Keys to Live Fire Training Safety
July 14, 2020
Importance of Vehicle Impound Inventory Policy
July 7, 2020
Public Safety & Police Department Cliques
June 30, 2020
State Gun Laws: LEOSA Across State Lines
June 23, 2020
Safe Volunteer Firefighter POV Response
June 16, 2020
Own Up to Your Mistakes
June 9, 2020
Vehicle Ramming – Security
June 2, 2020
Medical Attention for Drug Ingestion
May 26, 2020
Don’t Rush to Clear the Call
May 19, 2020
Share the Radio
May 12, 2020
Pay Attention to the Warning Signs
May 5, 2020
Safely Deploying Tire Deflation Devices
April 28, 2020
How to Make Excellence the Norm and Not the Deviation
April 21, 2020
Why Things Go Right and Why Things Go Wrong Part 2
April 14, 2020
Why Things Go Right and Why Things Go Wrong
April 6, 2020
Wrong Way Drivers
March 31, 2020
Remember the People Who Pack the Chutes (You Never Know Who You’re Sitting Next To)
March 24, 2020
COVID-19: Together, We Will Defeat the Enemy
March 17, 2020
Don’t Cuff in Front
March 10, 2020
Pandemic Ready
March 3, 2020
Identity Theft
February 25, 2020
Protect Sensitive Information as Much as Possible
February 18, 2020
Inmate Suicide Prevention
February 11, 2020
Corrections and Fire Collaboration
February 4, 2020
PPE and Personal Decontamination
January 21, 2020
Crisis Intervention Training for Jail Staff
January 14, 2020
Get to Know Building Construction
January 7, 2020
Use ‘Em If You Got ‘Em
December 31, 2019
False Confessions
December 24, 2019
Institutional Knowledge
December 17, 2019
Consider Direct Supervision in Your Jail
December 10, 2019
Keep Your Organization’s Money Safe
December 3, 2019
The Importance of Mentoring
November 26, 2019
Vehicle Ramming – Indicators
November 19, 2019
Video Recording Calculated Use of Force Incidents
November 12, 2019
Carefully Check Your Fire Gear
November 5, 2019
Stop Bullying
October 29, 2019
Ask For Angela
October 22, 2019
Narcan in the Jail Booking Area
October 15, 2019
Dangers of Aerial Ladders
October 8, 2019
Hurt at Work: Now What?
October 1, 2019
Sexual Assault by Cops
September 24, 2019
Inmate Classification
September 17, 2019
Safely Driving Your Fire Apparatus
September 10, 2019
Buying and Selling Guns
September 3, 2019
Train Like You Fight
August 27, 2019
Transporting Inmates
August 20, 2019
You Are Not “Just a Volunteer” Firefighter
August 13, 2019
Always a Professional
August 6, 2019
Ricin as a Weapon
July 30, 2019
Are You Ready for Your Next PREA Audit?
July 23, 2019
Fire Response to Active Shooter Events
July 16, 2019
Garbage In, Garbage Out
July 9, 2019
Accurate Search Warrant Affidavits
July 2, 2019
Handling Verbally Abusive Inmates
June 25, 2019
Surveillance Safety and Below 100
June 18, 2019
Needle Sticks During Non-Search Activity
June 11, 2019
Dangers of Domestic Violence Calls
June 4, 2019
Air Monitoring Instruments
May 28, 2019
Walking the Miranda Tightrope
May 21, 2019
Restraint Chairs
May 14, 2019
Courage and Commitment to Safety
May 7, 2019
Conflicting Commands
April 30, 2019
First Amendment Audits
April 23, 2019
Drone Operations in the Fire Service
April 16, 2019
Do Your Job, Do It Right
April 9, 2019
Directing Traffic Safely
April 2, 2019
Dangers of Portable Generators
March 26, 2019
Don’t Use Contests or Rewards as an Incentive to Increase Enforcement.
March 19, 2019
Patience
March 12, 2019
Our Own Worst Enemy
March 5, 2019
Urban / Wildland Interface Fires
February 26, 2019
First Law Enforcement Officer on the Fire Scene
February 19, 2019
Intake Mental Health Screenings
February 12, 2019
Body Worn Cameras and Privacy
February 5, 2019
Keyless Ignition Hazards
January 29, 2019
Being Prepared for Court
January 22, 2019
Suicides by Household Chemicals
January 15, 2019
Courtroom Etiquette
January 8, 2019
Inmate Discipline – Due Process
January 2, 2019
Personal Disaster Preparation for Public Safety Personnel
December 26, 2018
Treat People Right
December 18, 2018
Always Investigate and Enforce Domestic Violence Laws
December 11, 2018
Unauthorized Use of Arm-control Holds
December 4, 2018
Defining (or re-defining) the Term “Professional Courtesy.” 
November 27, 2018
Law Enforcement Officers and the 21-Foot Rule
November 20, 2018
Importance of Remembering Support Personnel After a Tragedy Occurs
November 13, 2018
Public Safety Officers Have a Duty to Remain Professional
November 6, 2018
Planning for the Mass Movement of Inmates
October 30, 2018
Specialized Legal Counsel
October 23, 2018
Social Media Sins: Watch What You Post
October 16, 2018
Be Smart with Your Smartphone: Law Enforcement Use of Personal Devices
October 9, 2018
Interacting with the Deaf
October 2, 2018
Housekeeping – Keep the Department Clean
September 25, 2018
Inmate Classification and Housing
September 18, 2018
The ‘Real’ Job of a Firefighter/EMT
September 11, 2018
Invest in Your Public Safety Personnel
September 4, 2018
Why Law Enforcement Officers Don’t Like Surprises
August 28, 2018
Officer Safety While Sitting in Your Police Car
August 21, 2018
Not My Warrant! Take Mistaken Identity Claims Seriously
August 14, 2018
Keeping Up with Legal Changes
August 7, 2018
Autism and Public Safety Interactions
July 31, 2018
Medical Attention for People in Custody
July 24, 2018
Excessive Force? Officers Must Intercede and Report
July 17, 2018
Public Safety Hiring Practices
July 10, 2018
Document ALL Allegations of Child Abuse!
July 3, 2018
Public Safety Personnel and Communicable Disease Prevention
June 26, 2018
Off-Duty and Good Samaritans
June 19, 2018
Inmate Headcounts: A Critical Responsibility
June 12, 2018
Ferocious Fido: Why Police Officers Need a Plan for Dealing with Vicious Dogs
June 5, 2018
Who’s Responsible for Police Department and Fire Station Security?
May 29, 2018
Leadership: Modeling Good Behavior
May 22, 2018
Lock the Door, Take the Keys: Securing Public Safety Vehicles
May 15, 2018
The Clery Act: What Law Enforcement Officers Need to Know
May 8, 2018
Hands Off in the ER: Why Law Enforcement Officers Should Avoid Arresting Hospital Staff
May 1, 2018
Rendering Aid after Use of Deadly Force
April 24, 2018
The Importance of Self-Control for Public Safety Personnel
April 17, 2018
Lady Justice Is Blind: Law Enforcement Officers Must Enforce the Law Equally
April 10, 2018
They’re Packing! Law Enforcement Interaction with Lawfully Armed People
April 3, 2018
Traffic Incident Management for Firefighters
March 27, 2018
Law Enforcement Officers Aren’t Above the Law
March 20, 2018
Improve Your Command Presence
March 13, 2018
Check Those Smoke Alarms–Everywhere!
March 6, 2018
Get to Know Your Body-Worn Camera
February 27, 2018
Emergency Response During Bad Weather
February 20, 2018
Watch Your Mouth: Corrections Officers Must Be Careful Talking in Front of Jail Inmates
February 13, 2018
Get Out! Firefighter Tactical Withdrawal
February 6, 2018
Heart Health for Public Safety Personnel
January 30, 2018
Crime Scene Processing
January 23, 2018
Value of Training Every Day for Public Safety
January 16, 2018
Those Who Attack Law Enforcement
January 9, 2018
Safety While Feeding Inmates
January 2, 2018
Mental Health for Public Safety
December 26, 2017
High Visibility Safety Vests
December 19, 2017
Interviewing Children During Police Investigations
December 12, 2017
Is Your Family Prepared for a Disaster?
December 5, 2017
Police Take-Home Vehicle Safety
November 28, 2017
Avoiding Complacency as a Corrections Officer – Linen Exchange
November 21, 2017
Use of Legalized Marijuana
November 14, 2017
Ensuring a Culture of Safety
November 7, 2017
Off-Duty Safety
October 31, 2017
Treating Patients in Police Custody
October 24, 2017
Situational Awareness in Corrections
October 17, 2017
Downed Wires
October 10, 2017
Narration on Body-Worn Camera Video
October 3, 2017
Eye Injury
September 26, 2017
Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
September 19, 2017
Don’t Lose Your Firearm
September 12, 2017
Bad Driving Behavior
September 5, 2017
Inclement Weather Gear
August 29, 2017
Real Police Work
August 22, 2017
Firefighter Medical Exams
August 15, 2017
Inspecting Mail for Contraband
August 1, 2017
Get Out of the Car
July 25, 2017
Why Firefighters Need Regular Physicals
July 18, 2017
Don’t Tarnish the Badge
July 11, 2017
Police Evidence Room Audit
July 4, 2017
Complacency in Pat Searches
June 27, 2017
The Dangers of Fentanyl
June 20, 2017
Tire Pressure
June 13, 2017
Social Media Safety
May 30, 2017
Tire Deflation Devices
May 23, 2017
Off-Duty Police Officer Responsibilities
May 16, 2017
Evaluating Safety Programs
May 9, 2017
Law Enforcement Response to Structure Fires
May 2, 2017
Complacency Kills: Officer Safety for Dispatchers
April 25, 2017
More on Disaster Preparedness
April 18, 2017
Firefighter Special Teams Response
April 11, 2017
Protect Your Hearing
April 4, 2017
Traffic Incident Management
March 28, 2017
Caution with CAD Terminology
March 21, 2017
Off-Duty Officer Safety
March 14, 2017
Flash Flood Safety
March 7, 2017
Fire Ground Safety and Chambered Rounds
February 28, 2017
Tactical Retreat
February 21, 2017
Violent Encounters – Scene Safety
February 14, 2017
Evacuation Procedures
February 7, 2017
Firefighter Suicide Prevention
January 31, 2017
Improve Your Sleep
January 24, 2017
Train with your Canine Officers
January 17, 2017
Rules, Policies and Procedures
January 10, 2017
Firefighters – Are You Buckled Up
January 3, 2017
Law Enforcement Motorcycles
December 27, 2016
Therapists
December 20, 2016
Role of Dispatchers in Police Safety
December 6, 2016
Laced Up Inmates
November 29, 2016
Prescription Drug Drop Boxes
November 22, 2016
Water Supply Apparatus
November 15, 2016
Active Listening
November 8, 2016
Proper Disposal of Police Notebooks
October 25, 2016
Officer Safety Culture
October 18, 2016
Get it Fixed – Equipment Repairs
October 11, 2016
Social Media Policies
October 4, 2016
Botulism in Inmates
September 27, 2016
Use of Latex Gloves
September 20, 2016
Special Operations and Swift Water Rescue
September 13, 2016
More on Body Worn Cameras
September 6, 2016
You Can’t Train for Everything
August 30, 2016
What Is PREA?
August 23, 2016
Fire Emergency Response Driving
August 16, 2016
Exigent Circumstances
August 9, 2016
Should Police Enter Burning Buildings?
August 2, 2016
Law Enforcement Response to Chemical Suicide
July 26, 2016
Firefighter Response to Chemical Suicide
July 19, 2016
Traffic Stop Approaches
July 7, 2016
Checking Your SCBA
July 4, 2016
Off-Duty Conduct
June 28, 2016
Effective Emergency Incident Communications
June 21, 2016
Fight-or-Flight Effect on Vision
June 14, 2016
Railroad Crossing Safety
June 13, 2016
Protect Your Eyes
June 7, 2016
Tradition vs. Science in the Fire Service
May 31, 2016
Jail Pat-Down Searches
May 24, 2016
The Challenge of Determining Location for Dispatchers
May 10, 2016
Emergency Hazmat Decontamination
May 10, 2016
Suicide Prevention
May 3, 2016
Back Pain in Police Officers
April 26, 2016
Safety Inspections of Patrol Cars
April 19, 2016
Chock The Wheels!
April 12, 2016
Visit Your Dispatch Center
April 5, 2016
Risk Management Part VI – The Five Pillars Continued
March 29, 2016
Risk Management Part V – The Five Pillars
March 22, 2016
Risk Management Part IV – Decision Making
March 15, 2016
Risk Management Part III – What is Risk Management
February 23, 2016
Firefighters, Take Care of Yourself
February 16, 2016
Responding to Hybrid Vehicle Emergencies
February 9, 2016
Hot Wash and Post Incident Analysis (PIA)
February 2, 2016
Proactively Identifying Problem Personnel
January 26, 2016
Law Enforcement Response to Postional Asphyxia
June 16, 2015
LODDs vs Officer Assaults
June 9, 2015
Differences Between Male & Female Inmates
June 2, 2015
Statistics
May 26, 2015
CED Targeting Guidelines
May 19, 2015
More Below 100 – Wear Your Vest
May 12, 2015
Physical Health & Wellness for Public Safety Professionals
May 5, 2015
Preparing for a Deposition
April 28, 2015
Take Care of Yourself
April 21, 2015
Ethical Behavior in the Jail
April 14, 2015
Tech Security
April 7, 2015
Officer Safety Stakeholders
March 31, 2015
Arrest & Detention of Foreign Nationals
March 24, 2015
On-Duty Injury Prevention
March 17, 2015
More Below 100 – Wear Your Vest
March 10, 2015
Civil Liability
March 3, 2015
No New Ways to Get in Trouble
February 24, 2015
Be Careful What You “Say” in Writing
February 17, 2015
Distracted Driving
February 10, 2015
Signs of a Potential Inmate Disturbance
February 3, 2015
Don’t Just Survive…Prevail
January 27, 2015
Continuity of Care for Released Inmates
January 20, 2015
A Sedentary Profession
January 13, 2015
The Militarization of the Police
January 6, 2015
More Below 100: Wear Your Seat Belt
December 30, 2014
Ambush Attacks on Law Enforcement
December 23, 2014
Duty to Protect Inmates
December 9, 2014
Suicide Prevention in the Jail
December 2, 2014
Expect the Unexpected in Law Enforcement
November 25, 2014
Work Environment in Corrections
November 18, 2014
Body Worn Cameras – Part 3
November 11, 2014
Body Worn Cameras – Part 2
November 4, 2014
Body Worn Cameras – Part 1
October 28, 2014
Functional Fitness for First Responders
October 21, 2014
More Below 100: Watch Your Speed
October 14, 2014
Traffic Stop Safety
October 7, 2014
Wearing Your Uniform Off-Duty
September 23, 2014
Identifying Mentally Ill Inmates
September 16, 2014
Tunnel Vision Impact on Police
September 9, 2014
Don’t Lose Your Firearm
September 2, 2014
More on Below 100: Reducing LODDs
August 26, 2014
Importance of Education and Enforcement in Traffic Stops
August 19, 2014
Facebook Privacy for Public Safety Professionals
August 11, 2014
Gut Instincts for Correctional Officers
August 5, 2014
Identifying Inmates with Medical Problems
July 29, 2014
Importance of Case Law in Search and Seizure
July 22, 2014
Police Response to Organ Donors
July 15, 2014
Below 100 2014
July 8, 2014
Safe Detentions
July 1, 2014
Water Rescues Revisited
June 24, 2014
You Do NOT Have the Right
June 17, 2014
Your Duty Belt
June 10, 2014
First Impressions at Intake
June 3, 2014
Naked Suspects
May 27, 2014
Inmate Transportation Safety
May 20, 2014
Maintain Your Weapon
May 13, 2014
Personal Safety in the Jail
May 5, 2014
Seat Belts as a Driving Aid
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