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2025/04/01 6:15:42 Spotlight on Safety: Vehicle Safety for Law Enforcement

Your safety is our priority. Each year, roadway-related incidents claim nearly as many law enforcement lives...

Your safety is our priority. Each year, roadway-related incidents claim nearly as many law enforcement lives as felonious assaults. VALOR is committed to providing expert-led training and resources to help officers navigate the risks of speed, traffic stops, and vehicle pursuits. Watch our featured video as David Flory discusses key steps officers can take to stay safe on the road. Explore our lifesaving resources on fatigued driving, distracted driving, and vehicle preparedness to reinforce best practices and critical techniques.
2024/04/03 3:06:23 Fatalities Caused by Pursuits Fatalities Caused by Pursuits

There are several factors to consider before engaging in or continuing any pursuit. Is the pursuit worth...

There are several factors to consider before engaging in or continuing any pursuit. Is the pursuit worth risking your life and the lives of others? Consider the risk before you pursue a fleeing vehicle.
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)
2019/10/09 1:58:38 What's Around the Bend What's Around the Bend

This video, designed for mobile viewing, cautions officers to drive attentively and safely. You never know...

This video, designed for mobile viewing, cautions officers to drive attentively and safely. You never know what’s around the bend.
2019/10/03 8:27:33 Traffic Safety Initiatives: Drive to Arrive Alive

This publication describes a key study on law enforcement traffic safety showing that officers wanted more...

This publication describes a key study on law enforcement traffic safety showing that officers wanted more motor vehicle training and that smaller agencies dedicated little time or few resources to training beyond what the state mandated. The publication also describes a toolkit including a manager sheet to guide agency leadership in incorporating safety materials into the workplace and 40 safety messages that managers can adapt to their agencies’ needs and share with patrol officers, as well as a “drive to arrive alive” decal to visually remind officers to use safe driving practices. It also includes various safety recommendations.
2019/09/18 4:19:24 Training to Prevent Police Suicide: A Continuum View

This publication discusses officer suicide and the importance of keeping suicide prevention within...

This publication discusses officer suicide and the importance of keeping suicide prevention within departments as a priority. The author acknowledges that some leaders within the law enforcement community may want to provide suicide prevention training but have limited resources; other mandatory training demands may take precedence. The author lists several recommendations for law enforcement leaders to help with these problems and keep suicide prevention programs prioritized.
2019/08/29 2:18:50 Pick Your Spot Pick Your Spot

The poster emphasizes the importance of picking a safe spot for traffic stops.

The poster emphasizes the importance of picking a safe spot for traffic stops.
2019/08/29 2:04:41 Safe-Side Approach Safe-Side Approach

This poster encourages officers to approach vehicles on the passenger side during traffic stops.

This poster encourages officers to approach vehicles on the passenger side during traffic stops.
2019/08/29 1:53:20 What’s Around the Bend? What’s Around the Bend?

This poster cautions officers to drive attentively and safely. You never know what’s around the bend.

This poster cautions officers to drive attentively and safely. You never know what’s around the bend.
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.
2018/06/04 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.

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