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2020/10/08 1:32:46 #CALMIsContagious / #CALMIsCourageous Agency Social Media Guide

This guide provides law enforcement agencies with everything needed to inform communities of the efforts...

This guide provides law enforcement agencies with everything needed to inform communities of the efforts officers are making in order to ensure that they are working to strengthen and build positive relationships with residents. This guide is a companion piece to the Crisis to C.A.L.M. Series.
2020/10/08 1:05:05 Crisis to C.A.L.M. for Frontline Supervisors

“I haven’t seen a time where leadership has been more important than it is now. Frontline supervisors, they...

“I haven’t seen a time where leadership has been more important than it is now. Frontline supervisors, they lead the people on the ground—boots on the ground that are out dealing with the critical situations.” Floyd Wiley, a lead VALOR instructor, and Captain Brandon Post of the Provo, Utah, Police Department discuss the challenging times law enforcement officers are facing and how important it is for frontline supervisors to remain focused on remaining calm during crises.
2020/10/08 12:56:20 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Provide Alternatives for a Peaceful Resolution

Step 5) Provide Alternatives for a Peaceful Resolution. A peaceful resolution is always the goal, but...

Step 5) Provide Alternatives for a Peaceful Resolution. A peaceful resolution is always the goal, but sometimes is not feasible. This poster provides information on the importance of working toward a peaceful resolution during high-stress calls. This poster should be used in conjunction with the other posters of this series. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/08 12:55:45 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Use Active Listening

Step 4) Use Active Listening. This poster provides information on the importance of active listening and not...

Step 4) Use Active Listening. This poster provides information on the importance of active listening and not just listening to respond, especially during a high-stress call. This poster should be used in conjunction with the other posters of this series. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/08 12:55:05 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Control Your Emotions

Step 3) Control Your Emotions. This poster provides information on the importance of controlling emotions...

Step 3) Control Your Emotions. This poster provides information on the importance of controlling emotions during a high-stress call. This poster should be used in conjunction with the other posters of this series. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/08 12:54:25 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Maintain A Tactical Advantage

Step 2) Maintain A Tactical Advantage. This poster provides information on the importance of maintaining a...

Step 2) Maintain A Tactical Advantage. This poster provides information on the importance of maintaining a tactical advantage when arriving at a call. This poster should be used in conjunction with the other posters of this series. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/08 12:09:51 Limit Your Exposure Limit Your Exposure

Limit exposure to viruses with a tactical plan! Keep practical tips easy to reference by printing this...

Limit exposure to viruses with a tactical plan! Keep practical tips easy to reference by printing this poster and keeping in high visibility areas, such as the agency kitchen, restrooms, and locker rooms.
2020/10/07 2:18:51 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Perform A Threat Assessment

Step 1) Perform a threat assessment. This poster provides information on arriving at a call and conducting a...

Step 1) Perform a threat assessment. This poster provides information on arriving at a call and conducting a threat assessment. This poster should be used in conjunction with the other posters of this series. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/07 2:18:43 From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Overview From Crisis to C.A.L.M.—Overview

The first poster in the Crisis to C.A.L.M. series outlines the five steps to take a difficult situation from...

The first poster in the Crisis to C.A.L.M. series outlines the five steps to take a difficult situation from crisis to calm. See the agency guide for further information.
2020/10/07 2:17:00 From Crisis to C.A.L.M. From Crisis to C.A.L.M.

A C.A.L.M. officer brings calm to a crisis or difficult situation. Print this visor card with the overview...

A C.A.L.M. officer brings calm to a crisis or difficult situation. Print this visor card with the overview of the concept of C.A.L.M.
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.
2019/11/07 3:02:28 Policy Review: Portland Police Bureau Can Improve Its Approach to...

This publication reviews a "free speech" rally that took place on June 4, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, and...

This publication reviews a "free speech" rally that took place on June 4, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, and suggests way in which the situation could have been handled better.
2019/09/19 3:28:18 Fostering Innovation to Respond to Top Challenges in Law Enforcement

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially...

This publication discusses the top issues facing law enforcement and innovations that could potentially address those issues. Among the key areas of discussion are the proliferation of video evidence from all sources, which is causing major policy and resource challenges for law enforcement; the need for better strategies, tactics, and tools to improve community relations and public trust; insufficient information about the types of skills that officers of the future should have; and the need for assistance in addressing an ever-increasing flood of information.
2019/06/18 5:16:53 Law Enforcement Officers Respecting Service, Restoring Honor for Vets...

This white paper discusses community-based approaches to de-escalate veterans in crisis within communities. ...

This white paper discusses community-based approaches to de-escalate veterans in crisis within communities. Law enforcement officers provide their views of veteran response teams.
2019/04/03 1:54:24 Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide

This publication outlines actions that have contributed to successful crime-fighting strategies throughout...

This publication outlines actions that have contributed to successful crime-fighting strategies throughout the country to decrease violent crime.
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.
2018/11/01 3:32:31 What Works and What Matters in Policing: Using Procedural Justice to...

In this video, Michael Davis, Director of Public Safety at Northeastern University, discusses the concept of...

In this video, Michael Davis, Director of Public Safety at Northeastern University, discusses the concept of procedural justice and how it can be integrated into policing operations to improve community relations and address crime challenges.
2018/08/01 3:39:46 Keep Learning! Keep Training! Keep Learning! Keep Training!

This poster reminds law enforcement officers that professional development is an ongoing process.

This poster reminds law enforcement officers that professional development is an ongoing process.
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.
2017/09/29 2:59:36 Professionalism Is a Choice Professionalism Is a Choice

This poster reminds officers to stay actively engaged while at work and to avoid repetitive actions.

This poster reminds officers to stay actively engaged while at work and to avoid repetitive actions.
2017/09/29 2:42:26 Best of Ability Best of Ability

This poster challenges officers to do everything they can to perform to the best of their ability.

This poster challenges officers to do everything they can to perform to the best of their ability.

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