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2024/05/20 5:29:54 Prepared? Prepared?

Situations can arise in a second. Use this poster as a reminder not to be complacent about your training.

Situations can arise in a second. Use this poster as a reminder not to be complacent about your training.
2022/05/20 1:54:40 Thrive: Episode 9 — May We Have Your Attention, Please?

When you’re on the road, does driving have your full attention? Are you often distracted by the technology in...

When you’re on the road, does driving have your full attention? Are you often distracted by the technology in your patrol car? Today’s officer faces ever-growing distractions—from texting and calling coworkers and family members to looking at information on your MDC. Join retired Undersheriff Rob Beidler and Chief Terry Nichols with the Seguin, Texas, Police Department as they discuss their experiences with distracted driving, how to combat complacency behind the wheel, and some simple ways to refocus on the road. We always tell our families to get home safely, and they need you to get home safely, too!
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 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 12:11:59 What Are You Bringing Home to Your Family?

Protect yourself and your family from invisible threats! Keep practical tips easy to reference by...

Protect yourself and your family from invisible threats! 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.
2020/10/08 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.
2020/05/22 4:08:17 Intentional Awareness Intentional Awareness

Many factors play into being intentionally aware. Beating complacency, being hyper-vigilant versus vigilant,...

Many factors play into being intentionally aware. Beating complacency, being hyper-vigilant versus vigilant, and being proactive instead of reactive a few things mentioned in this video. Presented by: Chief John Bouthillette (retired) Lieutenant Floyd Wiley (retired)
2020/03/30 4:43:38 Complacency: No Place in Law Enforcement

Remember when you first came out of the academy? You were so vigilant, so prepared. You were so sharp. You...

Remember when you first came out of the academy? You were so vigilant, so prepared. You were so sharp. You were actively in the moment, ready. You constantly maintained an appropriate level of awareness, no matter what call you were on. You were continuously looking around, making sure you were seeing everything you needed to see. Are you still doing that now? If not, what has changed? In this podcast, Chief John Bouthillette, a lead instructor with the VALOR Program, has a conversation with his colleague in the VALOR Program, Major Mike Hardee, about the dangers of complacency among experienced law enforcement officers.
2019/09/23 7:37:42 Where Will Tomorrow’s Law Enforcement Leaders Come From?

This publication discusses the future of leadership within law enforcement. It discusses the six “pillars” of...

This publication discusses the future of leadership within law enforcement. It discusses the six “pillars” of law enforcement and how these pillars should be used as a road map for developing tomorrow’s leaders, as well as challenges for leadership development and training within departments.
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.
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.
2017/09/27 6:04:35 You Are What You Repeatedly Do You Are What You Repeatedly Do

This poster reminds officers to practice healthy habits because they are what they repeatedly do.

This poster reminds officers to practice healthy habits because they are what they repeatedly do.

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