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Am I Being Detained? - Case Law Scholars: Understanding Search and...

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally...

Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and Bruce-Alan Barnard, a nationally renowned law enforcement legal educator and former federal prosecutor, as they discuss search and seizure and the related aspects of their impact on law enforcement.

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Can This Wait for Backup? A Day on Rural Patrol

How far away is your backup? In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program,...

How far away is your backup? In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to retired Wyoming State Highway Patrol Trooper Jim Wilson. Trooper Wilson spent much of his career in rural areas where backup was 30 minutes away. He shares an alarming experience that changed him as an officer and the way he worked. Learn what changes Trooper Wilson made to increase his safety and what he recommends for other officers working in rural environments where backup is far away.

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Leading By Example for Chief Executives Leading By Example for Chief Executives

Leading by example is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program about the kind of leader you should be. ...

Leading by example is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program about the kind of leader you should be. Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and David Flory, a retired chief of the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss how leading by example is the key to success. They talk about the key points of being a leader and why leading by example is so important.

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Mission First, People Always Mission First, People Always

“Mission first, people always” is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program that covers the topic of taking...

“Mission first, people always” is a foundational concept in the VALOR Program that covers the topic of taking care of your people first. Listen to David Flory, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and John Bouthillette, a retired police chief from the South River, New Jersey, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss what “mission first, people always” means and how that looks in an agency.

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Responding to Individuals in Crisis Responding to Individuals in Crisis

This online training module is designed to help law enforcement officers identify the behaviors associated...

This online training module is designed to help law enforcement officers identify the behaviors associated with an individual who may be experiencing a crisis. It provides officers with tools and tactics to assist in responding to a person in crisis. The tactics and techniques identified support efforts to enhance the safety of officers, the individual in crisis, and the general public.

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The Importance of Establishing Good Habits Before a Critical Incident

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a...

In this podcast, John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, talks to Jamie Miller, a 20-year veteran with the Springettsbury Township Police Department in Pennsylvania. They discuss a critical incident in Jamie’s career and how important mindset and preparation are for a law enforcement officer. They focus on the VALOR concept of WIN (What’s Important Now) and how Jamie used it during the incident.

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WIN for Chief Executives WIN for Chief Executives

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most...

WIN is a VALOR foundational topic meaning “What’s Important Now,” and it is built on prioritizing the most important immediate need in any situation. Listen to John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, and David Flory, a retired chief of police from the Hot Springs, Arkansas, Police Department and a lead instructor and onsite facilitator with the VALOR Program, as they discuss the concept of WIN and how that applies to upper management as well as the line officer.

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