St. George Fire Department on LinkedIn: #sgfdproud (2024)

Police in Scotland were among the frontrunners on officer safety training and de-escalation techniques, prompted in part by the tragic on-duty murder of PC Lewis Fulton almost 30 years ago; but Michael Greville, a former long-serving officer who played a key role in developing the officer training programme, believes Police Scotland needs to address a significant gap between training and operational application that leaves officers and the public at risk.❝This gap in practice and procedure underscores a growing concern about assaults on police and officer safety.❞❝Examining the circ*mstances around the police engagement on that fatal summer day, it became clear that frontline officers had no immediate means of creating a barrier between themselves and a person who was in possession of a weapon and posing a threat to officer and public safety.❞❝Since the formation of Police Scotland, the short shields have all been removed from response vehicles, due to a concern about their weight.❞❝On Scotland’s streets, unarmed officers now frequently face dangerous and life-threatening situations, involving people armed with more lethal weapons like swords, machetes and crossbows, without the backup of armed response vehicles.❞❝The ongoing challenges faced by Police Scotland serve as a catalyst for re-evaluating and reinforcing the protective strategies and tools available to officers.❞https://lnkd.in/eBJQVJbK#lawenforcement #policing #police #traininganddevelopment

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Let us prepare your team on how to handle high-stress situations. Let’s unite to reduce the risk of violence. 💻 https://loom.ly/6o3xTJ8📲 502-576-7856#SafeWorkplace #ViolencePrevention

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If you haven’t attended one of Dan Nash’s training it is a must! Why wait until it “hits home” to get trained. Be prepared this is a growing epidemic that we need to get out in front of. Human Trafficking Training Center DATAPILOT #humantrafficking #humantraffickingprevention #humantraffickingawareness #investigations #criminalinvestigation #lawenforcement #police #icac

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It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. An active shooter can change the lives of others in a matter of seconds. However, law enforcement in Tiffin is hoping to prevent, prepare and save lives as much as possible.Check out how Tiffin's police department, fire department and local schools are collaborating to prioritize safety below.#studentsuccess #media #broadcast #journalism #tiffin #toledo #reporterhttps://lnkd.in/ehnTUT8e

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In the book "Combatives for Tactical Operators," Ruben and I explained several principles. Training is learning or teaching the skills and behaviors needed for a particular job or activity. Practicing techniques that will be forgotten in two weeks is ineffective training. Ask your team to go to the ground, lay on their backs, and return to their feet while aiming their gun at a preselected target or “threat” during the movement. Encourage them to find their way to achieve this goal. This is an essential skill that all law enforcement officers should have.#combatives #selfdefence #defensivetactics #tacticaltraining #LWRC

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Learn about the La Crosse Police Department's participation in ABLE training, which aims to equip officers with tools and resources to prevent harm to the community and develop stronger intra- and inter-personal relationships.

The Chief being “Incident Commander” clearly goes against current guidance and training for response to active assailants. Watching several officers clearly trained, prepared, and willing to advance, yet instead following what was clearly contradictory instruction from the Chief identifies a need to assess how we prepare.Expecting a 3 to 5-day active shooter training to change years of ingrained adherence to an extremely strict hierarchy in law enforcement is unreasonable. Police officers are trained rigorously to follow their chain of command, a practice deeply embedded in daily routines and professional culture. This hierarchical structure ensures order, discipline, and clarity of responsibility, crucial elements in law enforcement operations. However, in an active shooter situation, the expectation is to deviate from this norm and make rapid, independent decisions. Such a fundamental shift in behavior cannot be realistically achieved in a brief training period, as it requires not just new skills but a significant cultural transformation. This change demands ongoing training, reinforcement, and a re-evaluation of existing protocols to integrate immediate, autonomous action with long-standing hierarchical norms. https://lnkd.in/eaAJMkk7

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📺Watch SOON - Webinar Recording Available on YoutubeSometimes first responders may be called upon to document the crime scene as they arrive. In many circ*mstances, conditions and evidence may change or be lost, and the initial responders may be able to help preserve the conditions of the scene upon arrival, assisting the entire investigation. Check Out This Great Webinar Recording from Andrew Reitnauer MSFE, CSCSA on Youtube through Aug 17!#lawenforcement #firstresponders #crimescene

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Human trafficking awareness starts with training. Equip employees and contractors to recognize the red flags like inconsistent stories, signs of physical abuse, or overly submissive behavior. Knowledge is power in combatting this crisis.What training practices have you implemented to ensure your team can spot the signs of trafficking effectively?

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Training is about disruptive solutions in prevention.A recent West Mercia Police example of a Slavery Trafficking Risk Order (STRO) illustrates how this is an important tool to useDetective Sergeant Louise Hickman, from Telford’s Child Exploitation Team, said: “This is the first order of its kind that the force has had granted against a child, and I believe given the nature of the modern slavery the teenager was exposed to, that it was the right decision made by the magistrates."Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance training explores skills and not just knowledge when it comes to tackling #modernslaveryFinding solutions and knowing how to apply them is part of learningThe link below list several examples of how this measure is used to disrupt #modernslaveryhttps://lnkd.in/eumnzaxN

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