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2024/07/15 4:07:09 NLERS Program Catalog NLERS Program Catalog

The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program provides no-cost training, technical assistance,...

The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program provides no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources to local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies that aim to prevent officer injuries and fatalities from officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents. Discover more about this Program through the NLERS Program Guide.
2024/07/15 4:07:09 NLERS Program Catalog NLERS Program Catalog

The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program provides no-cost training, technical assistance,...

The National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety (NLERS) Program provides no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources to local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies that aim to prevent officer injuries and fatalities from officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents. Discover more about this Program through the NLERS Program Guide.
2024/04/24 7:44:15 Surviving Trauma: The Invisible Enemy Surviving Trauma: The Invisible Enemy

Are you prepared for the emotional toll that this job can have on you? Listen as retired Sergeant Trever...

Are you prepared for the emotional toll that this job can have on you? Listen as retired Sergeant Trever Alsup from the Las Vegas, Nevada, Metropolitan Police Department shares his experience with the trauma that he endured after the 2017 Mandalay Bay Shooting in Las Vegas and learn more about surviving trauma.
2023/07/25 8:31:05 Highlighting the Deadly Mix Research Highlighting the Deadly Mix Research

Research is key to understanding the shortfalls in any profession, but are you using that data to better your...

Research is key to understanding the shortfalls in any profession, but are you using that data to better your professional self? Take some time to listen to this podcast hosted by Floyd Wiley with the VALOR Program and John Bostain, President and co-owner of Command Presence Training, as they clearly explain the findings from and the importance of the FBI’s Deadly Mix studies.
2023/03/01 5:09:23 Critical Incidents: The Key to Survival Critical Incidents: The Key to Survival

“None of us get into this job thinking, ‘It’s going to be me.’” Retired Officer Jamie Miller was one of those...

“None of us get into this job thinking, ‘It’s going to be me.’” Retired Officer Jamie Miller was one of those officers. He was part of an officer-involved shooting in 2012. He shares his experience, how training played a key role in knowing what to do, and his journey getting help after the incident.
2022/04/04 2:54:37 Preparing Your Agency to Handle an Officer's Death

A line-of-duty death is an unfortunate event that no agency wants to experience but every agency needs to be...

A line-of-duty death is an unfortunate event that no agency wants to experience but every agency needs to be prepared for. After the death of an officer is not the time to begin creating a working operation plan. From investigation to funeral services, agencies need policies to assist a grieving department, families, and communities. Discover lessons learned, where you can begin, and the importance of being prepared in this SAFLEO podcast.
2022/03/23 3:33:15 Surviving an Ambush Attack Surviving an Ambush Attack

“Surviving looked a little different than I thought.” Retired Officer Jesse Hartnett was ambushed and shot in...

“Surviving looked a little different than I thought.” Retired Officer Jesse Hartnett was ambushed and shot in the line of duty in 2016. He shares his story and the aftermath of how that altered the course of his career and life. He stresses that you must always maintain the will to survive and stay in the fight.
2022/03/23 3:33:15 Surviving an Ambush Attack Surviving an Ambush Attack

“Surviving looked a little different than I thought.” Retired Officer Jesse Hartnett was ambushed and shot in...

“Surviving looked a little different than I thought.” Retired Officer Jesse Hartnett was ambushed and shot in the line of duty in 2016. He shares his story and the aftermath of how that altered the course of his career and life. He stresses that you must always maintain the will to survive and stay in the fight.
2022/01/31 7:30:10 Thrive: Episode 4 — Beyond Right of Bang

Preparing for a critical incident is only half the challenge. How do you prepare for what's to come after a...

Preparing for a critical incident is only half the challenge. How do you prepare for what's to come after a critical incident? How do you prepare for "right of bang?" In our final Thrive webcast episode of 2021, join survivors Chief John Bouthillette (Retired) and Commander Pat Long (Retired), who were both involved in officer-involved shootings. They'll discuss with you their stories of survival, what to expect if you find yourself on the X, and how to move beyond "right of bang."
2022/01/14 6:26:20 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken...

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. This bulletin covers common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues.
2022/01/14 6:26:20 Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward Serving Warrants: A Safer Path Forward

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken...

Serving arrest and/or search warrants should never be considered “routine.” Intentional steps must be taken to increase safety and minimize the risk to officers, civilians, and subjects. This bulletin covers common safety issues with serving warrants and how to combat those issues.
2021/12/09 3:36:52 Thrive: Episode 2 — Stop the Bleed Thrive: Episode 2 — Stop the Bleed

In this episode, Chief David Flory (retired) sits down with Mr. David Dunafan and Officer Taylor Brandt, who...

In this episode, Chief David Flory (retired) sits down with Mr. David Dunafan and Officer Taylor Brandt, who will discuss the importance of training and equipment when it comes to casualty care and rescue tactics. They will discuss how having the proper training and equipment gives you the confidence to provide life-sustaining care. Don’t miss this episode – lives depend on it!
2021/09/28 2:05:13 Duty Ready: Preparing to Respond Off Duty

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for...

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for responding off duty. Topics discussed include having a plan for your family, quickly accessing your equipment, planning your route of approach, and what to do if your equipment malfunctions.
2021/09/28 2:05:13 Duty Ready: Preparing to Respond Off Duty

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for...

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for responding off duty. Topics discussed include having a plan for your family, quickly accessing your equipment, planning your route of approach, and what to do if your equipment malfunctions.
2021/09/28 2:05:13 Duty Ready: Preparing to Respond Off Duty

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for...

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for responding off duty. Topics discussed include having a plan for your family, quickly accessing your equipment, planning your route of approach, and what to do if your equipment malfunctions.
2021/06/14 2:54:43 Active Shooter Incidents 20-Year Review, 2009-2019

This report, produced by the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement, encompasses statistical data regarding 333...

This report, produced by the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement, encompasses statistical data regarding 333 active shooter incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2019. Each page focuses on a particular active shooter-related topic and has been designed specifically for law enforcement officers, other first responders, corporations, educators, and the general public.
2021/06/14 2:54:43 Active Shooter Incidents 20-Year Review, 2009-2019

This report, produced by the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement, encompasses statistical data regarding 333...

This report, produced by the FBI’s Office of Partner Engagement, encompasses statistical data regarding 333 active shooter incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2019. Each page focuses on a particular active shooter-related topic and has been designed specifically for law enforcement officers, other first responders, corporations, educators, and the general public.
2021/03/16 1:11:43 National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO)...

An officer suicide can add layers of mental and physical stressors to the agency’s response. The information...

An officer suicide can add layers of mental and physical stressors to the agency’s response. The information provided is based on research and professional experiences and will offer some best practices and considerations for the agency members and function, post-suicide.
2021/03/15 6:16:25 National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers (SAFLEO)...

An officer suicide can add layers of mental and physical stressors to the agency’s response. The information...

An officer suicide can add layers of mental and physical stressors to the agency’s response. The information provided is based on research and professional experiences and will offer some best practices and considerations for the agency members and function, post-suicide.
2020/06/08 1:09:59 Officer and Community Wellness Resources for Law Enforcement

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources...

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources dedicated to assisting our law enforcement partners with best practices for building community trust, strengthening relationships, and increasing cultural understanding with diverse communities. The resources included also address officer resiliency and ways to mitigate the impact of stress on the duties of policing.
2020/05/29 5:20:46 Detours: Making Positives Out of Negatives

In this podcast, Chief Dan Stump (Retired) talks with Sergeant Stacy Lim (Retired) from the Los Angeles,...

In this podcast, Chief Dan Stump (Retired) talks with Sergeant Stacy Lim (Retired) from the Los Angeles, California, Police Department. Sergeant Lim nearly lost her life in a shooting early in her career. This was a difficult experience to go through and created a detour in her vision of her life’s path. Most law enforcement officers will not face the same challenges as Sergeant Lim, but they may face other detours like divorce, illness, or financial difficulties at some point in their life. Learn how Sergeant Lim was able to make a positive out of a negative and how you can do the same when a detour occurs.
2020/05/22 6:44:20 WIN - What's Important Now? WIN - What's Important Now?

What is the most critical thing that needs to be taken care of? Use the WIN decision-making tool to identify...

What is the most critical thing that needs to be taken care of? Use the WIN decision-making tool to identify priorities and address the most critical needs first.
2020/05/22 3:30:04 Can This Wait for Backup? Can This Wait for Backup?

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to...

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to you to stay safe. If you have backup available, slow down and take time to wait for a backup officer when it is tactically safe to do so. Presented by: Chief David Flory (retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (retired)
2020/05/22 3:30:04 Can This Wait for Backup? Can This Wait for Backup?

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to...

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to you to stay safe. If you have backup available, slow down and take time to wait for a backup officer when it is tactically safe to do so. Presented by: Chief David Flory (retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (retired)
2020/05/22 3:30:04 Can This Wait for Backup? Can This Wait for Backup?

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to...

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to you to stay safe. If you have backup available, slow down and take time to wait for a backup officer when it is tactically safe to do so. Presented by: Chief David Flory (retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (retired)
2020/05/22 3:30:04 Can This Wait for Backup? Can This Wait for Backup?

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to...

Make sure that you are putting yourself in the best tactical position by using all the resources available to you to stay safe. If you have backup available, slow down and take time to wait for a backup officer when it is tactically safe to do so. Presented by: Chief David Flory (retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (retired)
2020/05/22 3:07:00 Be Quick, Don't Hurry Be Quick, Don't Hurry

When you are hurrying, you can be reckless; when you are quick, you are efficient. It is more important to be...

When you are hurrying, you can be reckless; when you are quick, you are efficient. It is more important to be tactically safe than it is to be fast. Presented by: Chief David Flory (Retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired)
2020/05/22 3:07:00 Be Quick, Don't Hurry Be Quick, Don't Hurry

When you are hurrying, you can be reckless; when you are quick, you are efficient. It is more important to be...

When you are hurrying, you can be reckless; when you are quick, you are efficient. It is more important to be tactically safe than it is to be fast. Presented by: Chief David Flory (Retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (Retired)
2020/05/22 3:00:52 Left of Bang Left of Bang

The concept of left of bang focuses on staying ahead of adverse events. Be proactive instead of reactionary,...

The concept of left of bang focuses on staying ahead of adverse events. Be proactive instead of reactionary, and do what you can stay off the X.
2020/05/04 8:01:47 Cultivating Career Resiliency Cultivating Career Resiliency

Detective Grubbs shares his experiences in multiple critical incidents throughout his career, highlighting...

Detective Grubbs shares his experiences in multiple critical incidents throughout his career, highlighting the importance of preparation and resilience for survivability and wellness.
2020/03/26 3:13:56 The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit

This website offers tools that have been gathered and vetted for their usefulness and relevance to a wide...

This website offers tools that have been gathered and vetted for their usefulness and relevance to a wide range of law enforcement agencies. It allows law enforcement to prioritize the areas of organizational health that they identify as challenges.
2020/02/25 2:27:18 Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to...

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to potential critical incidents. In this episode, Chief Richard Beary (Retired) from the University of Central Florida joins VALOR Program instructor Floyd Wiley to share some lessons he has learned from large event operational planning at his agency. Chief Beary and VALOR instructor Wiley discuss how to identify the appropriate equipment needed and where the supplies should be staged at any event, regardless of whether it is for a small or large community.
2020/02/04 9:12:45 Suicide by Cop: Protocol and Training Guide

This publication discusses suicide-by-cop incidents and how officers can recognize and respond safely to...

This publication discusses suicide-by-cop incidents and how officers can recognize and respond safely to incidents in which a person decides to attempt to die at the hands of a police officer.
2020/02/04 9:12:45 Suicide by Cop: Protocol and Training Guide

This publication discusses suicide-by-cop incidents and how officers can recognize and respond safely to...

This publication discusses suicide-by-cop incidents and how officers can recognize and respond safely to incidents in which a person decides to attempt to die at the hands of a police officer.
2020/01/03 7:20:47 Officer-Involved Shooting Situations, Responses, and Data: An...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved shooting (OIS) incidents. The report also contains three focused analyses examining the use of lethal and less-lethal force during OIS incidents. The first analysis describes OIS incidents from initiation to conclusion and discusses whether certain factors may predict certain outcomes. The second catalogs and analyzes how agencies respond to these incidents. The final analysis discusses the efforts made to improve the quality of the data collected.
2020/01/03 7:20:47 Officer-Involved Shooting Situations, Responses, and Data: An...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved...

This report analyzes detailed data on the subjects, officers, and locations involved in officer-involved shooting (OIS) incidents. The report also contains three focused analyses examining the use of lethal and less-lethal force during OIS incidents. The first analysis describes OIS incidents from initiation to conclusion and discusses whether certain factors may predict certain outcomes. The second catalogs and analyzes how agencies respond to these incidents. The final analysis discusses the efforts made to improve the quality of the data collected.
2019/12/31 3:54:46 Las Vegas Police Department After-Action Review

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and...

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and recommendations that go well beyond the operational police response, to include emergency management, internal communications, and dispatching and external communications.
2019/12/31 3:54:46 Las Vegas Police Department After-Action Review

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and...

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and recommendations that go well beyond the operational police response, to include emergency management, internal communications, and dispatching and external communications.
2019/12/31 3:49:44 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States from 2000 to 2018

This publication is a list of active shooter incidents that took place in the United States between 2000 and...

This publication is a list of active shooter incidents that took place in the United States between 2000 and 2018. It is a good reference for law enforcement officers.
2019/12/31 3:49:44 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States from 2000 to 2018

This publication is a list of active shooter incidents that took place in the United States between 2000 and...

This publication is a list of active shooter incidents that took place in the United States between 2000 and 2018. It is a good reference for law enforcement officers.
2019/11/25 2:38:28 Supporting the Psychological Response of First Responders Following a...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and services to deal with stress and trauma resulting from a mass-causality event. The authors argue that providing mental health services to first responders following a mass-causality event is an essential part of the recovery process and that agencies should take steps to ensure that they have access to mental health providers.
2019/11/25 2:38:28 Supporting the Psychological Response of First Responders Following a...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and services to deal with stress and trauma resulting from a mass-causality event. The authors argue that providing mental health services to first responders following a mass-causality event is an essential part of the recovery process and that agencies should take steps to ensure that they have access to mental health providers.
2019/11/25 2:38:28 Supporting the Psychological Response of First Responders Following a...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and...

This publication discusses the importance of providing law enforcement with the appropriate tools and services to deal with stress and trauma resulting from a mass-causality event. The authors argue that providing mental health services to first responders following a mass-causality event is an essential part of the recovery process and that agencies should take steps to ensure that they have access to mental health providers.
2019/10/31 7:18:26 Echoes of Columbine Echoes of Columbine

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to...

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to help prevent these attacks.
2019/10/31 7:18:26 Echoes of Columbine Echoes of Columbine

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to...

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to help prevent these attacks.
2019/10/31 7:18:26 Echoes of Columbine Echoes of Columbine

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to...

This video documents the issue of school shootings and what schools, parents, and law enforcement can do to help prevent these attacks.
2019/09/05 5:33:17 Gun Violence Archive 2019 Gun Violence Archive 2019

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. ...

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. It includes the number of incidents, deaths, injuries, mass shootings, officer-involved incidents, home invasions, defensive uses, and unintentional shootings. The database began in 2013.
2019/09/05 5:33:17 Gun Violence Archive 2019 Gun Violence Archive 2019

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. ...

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. It includes the number of incidents, deaths, injuries, mass shootings, officer-involved incidents, home invasions, defensive uses, and unintentional shootings. The database began in 2013.
2019/09/05 5:33:17 Gun Violence Archive 2019 Gun Violence Archive 2019

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. ...

This website provides online public access to information about gun-related violence in the United States. It includes the number of incidents, deaths, injuries, mass shootings, officer-involved incidents, home invasions, defensive uses, and unintentional shootings. The database began in 2013.
2019/08/26 1:49:05 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the...

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator, and actions that may be taken by officers in these situations.
2019/08/26 1:49:05 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the...

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator, and actions that may be taken by officers in these situations.
2019/08/26 1:49:05 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the...

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator, and actions that may be taken by officers in these situations.
2019/08/26 1:49:05 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the...

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator, and actions that may be taken by officers in these situations.
2019/08/26 1:49:05 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part Two

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the...

This publication is the second part of a two-part discussion on officer-assisted suicide addressing the actual confrontation, methods used by the precipitator, and actions that may be taken by officers in these situations.
2019/08/26 1:44:50 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have...

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left officers with little or no choice but to use deadly force. The author discusses types of officer assisted suicide, actions typically preceding a confrontation, and consequences for the precipitator, family members, and police officers.
2019/08/26 1:44:50 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have...

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left officers with little or no choice but to use deadly force. The author discusses types of officer assisted suicide, actions typically preceding a confrontation, and consequences for the precipitator, family members, and police officers.
2019/08/26 1:44:50 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have...

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left officers with little or no choice but to use deadly force. The author discusses types of officer assisted suicide, actions typically preceding a confrontation, and consequences for the precipitator, family members, and police officers.
2019/08/26 1:44:50 Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One Officer-Assisted Suicide: Part One

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have...

This publication discusses the substantial number of officer-involved shootings, in which subjects have deliberately induced officers to shoot, intentionally forcing a confrontation that has left officers with little or no choice but to use deadly force. The author discusses types of officer assisted suicide, actions typically preceding a confrontation, and consequences for the precipitator, family members, and police officers.
2019/08/13 7:00:09 The Police Response to Mass Demonstrations: Promising Practices and...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations,...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations, types of training to better prepare officers, the importance of mutual aid and systems for managing pre-event preparation, and how to adapt to the changing dynamics of mass demonstrations.
2019/08/13 7:00:09 The Police Response to Mass Demonstrations: Promising Practices and...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations,...

This publication discusses the response planning and preparation for officers during mass demonstrations, types of training to better prepare officers, the importance of mutual aid and systems for managing pre-event preparation, and how to adapt to the changing dynamics of mass demonstrations.
2019/06/18 4:57:25 Response to critical incidents Response to critical incidents

This toolkit provides a checklist to prepare police officials for responding to a critical incident that has...

This toolkit provides a checklist to prepare police officials for responding to a critical incident that has had the potential to result in controversy or conflict involving the police department and the community.
2019/06/18 4:37:00 Body Armor Body Armor

This website gives an overview of different types of body armor and how it protects against injury and death....

This website gives an overview of different types of body armor and how it protects against injury and death. More resources are provided at the end of the article for more in-depth information.
2019/05/02 12:50:36 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2018

This publication details the active shooter events occurring in 2018. It provides overall facts and...

This publication details the active shooter events occurring in 2018. It provides overall facts and statistics based on the events as well as a short description of each separate event.
2019/05/02 12:50:36 Active Shooter Incidents in the United States in 2018

This publication details the active shooter events occurring in 2018. It provides overall facts and...

This publication details the active shooter events occurring in 2018. It provides overall facts and statistics based on the events as well as a short description of each separate event.
2019/02/22 7:55:38 Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies

This publication discusses how to better prepare law enforcement to respond not only to emergency and...

This publication discusses how to better prepare law enforcement to respond not only to emergency and high-risk incidents on a daily basis, but also to a terrorist attack.
2019/02/22 7:40:43 Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety: Emergency...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Justice Assistance Grant, NTTAC, identifying an armed person training, and the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Training are all mentioned as effective resources. In addition, training for active shooting situations, school violence prevention programs, and behavioral analysis units are mentioned.
2019/02/22 7:40:43 Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety: Emergency...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Justice Assistance Grant, NTTAC, identifying an armed person training, and the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Training are all mentioned as effective resources. In addition, training for active shooting situations, school violence prevention programs, and behavioral analysis units are mentioned.
2019/02/22 7:40:43 Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety: Emergency...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources...

This chapter of the Federal Commission Report provides an array of emergency and crisis training resources for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Justice Assistance Grant, NTTAC, identifying an armed person training, and the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Training are all mentioned as effective resources. In addition, training for active shooting situations, school violence prevention programs, and behavioral analysis units are mentioned.
2019/01/30 9:38:29 2018 End-of-Year Preliminary Law Enforcement Officers Fatalities...

This report summarizes data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on the number of...

This report summarizes data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund on the number of law enforcement officer fatalities during 2018 and details on the types of assault.
2019/01/14 3:39:38 The Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety

This report by the Federal Commission on School Safety makes recommendations that address multiple aspects of...

This report by the Federal Commission on School Safety makes recommendations that address multiple aspects of school safety. The Commission was designed to both research and recommend solutions to advance the safety of our schools.
2019/01/14 3:39:38 The Final Report of the Federal Commission on School Safety

This report by the Federal Commission on School Safety makes recommendations that address multiple aspects of...

This report by the Federal Commission on School Safety makes recommendations that address multiple aspects of school safety. The Commission was designed to both research and recommend solutions to advance the safety of our schools.
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/14 8:21:50 It Happened Here! It Happened To Me! It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on...

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.
2018/11/14 8:21:50 It Happened Here! It Happened To Me! It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on...

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.
2018/11/01 6:28:38 P.U.R.S.U.E P.U.R.S.U.E

This video serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers...

This video serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers and citizens.
2018/11/01 6:28:38 P.U.R.S.U.E P.U.R.S.U.E

This video serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers...

This video serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers and citizens.
2018/11/01 5:32:12 P.U.R.S.U.E - condensed clip P.U.R.S.U.E - condensed clip

This video clip serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both...

This video clip serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers and citizens.
2018/11/01 5:32:12 P.U.R.S.U.E - condensed clip P.U.R.S.U.E - condensed clip

This video clip serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both...

This video clip serves as a reminder of the dangers associated with law enforcement pursuits, for both officers and citizens.
2018/11/01 4:45:24 Reality Training - Why Communication is Key in Police Pursuits

This video introduces tips for improving law enforcement communication during officer pursuits.

This video introduces tips for improving law enforcement communication during officer pursuits.
2018/11/01 4:45:24 Reality Training - Why Communication is Key in Police Pursuits

This video introduces tips for improving law enforcement communication during officer pursuits.

This video introduces tips for improving law enforcement communication during officer pursuits.
2018/11/01 4:40:34 Reality Training - High Speed Pursuits Reality Training - High Speed Pursuits

This video examines high-speed officer pursuits and tips that should be considered when engaging in a pursuit.

This video examines high-speed officer pursuits and tips that should be considered when engaging in a pursuit.
2018/11/01 4:40:34 Reality Training - High Speed Pursuits Reality Training - High Speed Pursuits

This video examines high-speed officer pursuits and tips that should be considered when engaging in a pursuit.

This video examines high-speed officer pursuits and tips that should be considered when engaging in a pursuit.
2018/11/01 4:33:04 Reality Training - Vital Principles of Foot Pursuits

This video training includes a comprehensive set of tips and examples for effective and safe foot pursuits.

This video training includes a comprehensive set of tips and examples for effective and safe foot pursuits.
2018/11/01 4:33:04 Reality Training - Vital Principles of Foot Pursuits

This video training includes a comprehensive set of tips and examples for effective and safe foot pursuits.

This video training includes a comprehensive set of tips and examples for effective and safe foot pursuits.
2018/07/23 7:49:59 Behind Closed Doors Behind Closed Doors

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware...

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware of outside stressors.
2018/07/23 7:49:59 Behind Closed Doors Behind Closed Doors

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware...

This poster highlights the prevalence of law enforcement officer suicides, and reminders officers to be aware of outside stressors.
2018/07/17 4:44:02 LEO Near Miss LEO Near Miss

The Police Foundation, with support from the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement...

The Police Foundation, with support from the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement organizations, has developed a voluntary, nondisciplinary reporting system that allows law enforcement personnel to read about and anonymously share “close calls” or “near misses,” which provide lessons learned that can protect others from similar incidents.
2018/07/05 4:25:12 In-Service Use of Force Learning Objectives for Peace Officers and...

These learning objectives were developed to assist law enforcement agencies in providing use-of-force...

These learning objectives were developed to assist law enforcement agencies in providing use-of-force continuing education to officers.
2018/07/05 4:25:12 In-Service Use of Force Learning Objectives for Peace Officers and...

These learning objectives were developed to assist law enforcement agencies in providing use-of-force...

These learning objectives were developed to assist law enforcement agencies in providing use-of-force continuing education to officers.
2018/07/02 3:28:24 A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United...

This 2018 study on pre-attack behaviors seeks to answer vital questions such as "how do the active shooters...

This 2018 study on pre-attack behaviors seeks to answer vital questions such as "how do the active shooters behave before the attack?" and, if it can be determined, "why did they attack?" It is meant to work in conjunction with the 2014 study on active shooter incidents in the United States.
2018/07/02 3:28:24 A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United...

This 2018 study on pre-attack behaviors seeks to answer vital questions such as "how do the active shooters...

This 2018 study on pre-attack behaviors seeks to answer vital questions such as "how do the active shooters behave before the attack?" and, if it can be determined, "why did they attack?" It is meant to work in conjunction with the 2014 study on active shooter incidents in the United States.
2018/06/27 4:08:37 The Deadly Mix: In the Line of Fire - Violence Against Law Enforcement

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement...

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement officers including information from the offenders, the officers, and the circumstances surrounding the events. Part of The Deadly Mix research.
2018/06/27 4:08:37 The Deadly Mix: In the Line of Fire - Violence Against Law Enforcement

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement...

This publication details the results of a three-year study of felonious assaults against law enforcement officers including information from the offenders, the officers, and the circumstances surrounding the events. Part of The Deadly Mix research.
2018/06/04 8:10:53 Are You on Autopilot? Are You on Autopilot?

This poster reminds officers to stay alert while driving.

This poster reminds officers to stay alert while driving.
2018/06/04 8:10:53 Are You on Autopilot? Are You on Autopilot?

This poster reminds officers to stay alert while driving.

This poster reminds officers to stay alert while driving.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.
2017/11/17 4:07:13 The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters The Deadly Mix: Violent Encounters

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what...

This study examines the discrepancy between how officers and offenders perceive the same situation and what might cause such perceptual discrepancies and distortions.
2017/10/20 3:14:22 The Deadly Mix The Deadly Mix

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Science Unit conducted that evaluated the officer, the offender, and the circumstances that brought them together in deadly force encounters. It examines case studies of officers who faced a drawn gun and a suspect’s account of his decisions after killing an officer, while also identifying the moral, mental, and physical preparations necessary for officers to survive violent encounters.
2017/10/20 3:14:22 The Deadly Mix The Deadly Mix

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Science Unit conducted that evaluated the officer, the offender, and the circumstances that brought them together in deadly force encounters. It examines case studies of officers who faced a drawn gun and a suspect’s account of his decisions after killing an officer, while also identifying the moral, mental, and physical preparations necessary for officers to survive violent encounters.
2017/10/20 3:14:22 The Deadly Mix The Deadly Mix

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation...

This online training module is an overview of the research that the Federal Bureau of Investigation Behavioral Science Unit conducted that evaluated the officer, the offender, and the circumstances that brought them together in deadly force encounters. It examines case studies of officers who faced a drawn gun and a suspect’s account of his decisions after killing an officer, while also identifying the moral, mental, and physical preparations necessary for officers to survive violent encounters.
2017/10/20 3:08:22 Officer-Involved Shooting Officer-Involved Shooting

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and...

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and after officer-involved shootings. It also provides some training considerations and recommendations on how officers may improve how they react to the stress of shootings, such as reality-/scenario-based training to improve situational awareness, communication, and coordination skills.
2017/10/20 3:08:22 Officer-Involved Shooting Officer-Involved Shooting

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and...

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and after officer-involved shootings. It also provides some training considerations and recommendations on how officers may improve how they react to the stress of shootings, such as reality-/scenario-based training to improve situational awareness, communication, and coordination skills.
2017/10/20 3:08:22 Officer-Involved Shooting Officer-Involved Shooting

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and...

This online training module examines the sensory distortions that officers may experience before, during, and after officer-involved shootings. It also provides some training considerations and recommendations on how officers may improve how they react to the stress of shootings, such as reality-/scenario-based training to improve situational awareness, communication, and coordination skills.