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Force continuum PART 1 of 2 What is the force continuum? It is graphical representation of various elements involved in the process by which an officer assesses a situation and acts in a reasonable manner to ensure their safety and […]

By MOOOOOPS [Attribution], via Wikimedia Commons Auxiliary Police What are Auxiliary Police and what training do they have? Auxiliary Police Officers, also known as part-time officers or reserve officers are generally used to augment regular sworn personnel at special events […]

SDI participates in ILEETA International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) is an organization that brings together certified law enforcement, corrections and criminal justice instructors. The purpose is to share ideas and training methods with other members within the […]

Civilian oversight of police Over the last decade, there has been a greater call for independent oversight and governance of policing. It seems more police officers are being charged criminally with incidents arising from the performance of their duties. Although […]

Rubber bullets and tear gas deployed for border control One of the most talked about political topics in the world today is the refuges crisis in Europe. European borders are being overrun by refugees fleeing conflicts in the Middle East […]

Police PTSD and the BIP solution When police are in a confrontation with a criminal, one never knows who is going to come out on top. Depending on the type of criminal the officer is confronting, he or she could […]

Less-lethal gaining market demand Although it is a priority to ensure police officers are able to carry out their duty with low risk to themselves, it is also important to preserve the lives of citizens – good, bad or otherwise. […]

Police physical fitness The need to avoid elevators and other hidden dangers means police physical fitness must be at a high level to safely and effectively complete your tour of duty. In the urban environment, police face many daunting challenges […]

Police fitness requirements A police officer can go from a state of low physical activity to a state of highly intense physical activity very quickly. In order to be able to do this effectively, an officer needs to be in […]

Frontline police and the less-lethal BIP Many departments in North America are evaluating equipping 40mm less-lethal launchers in patrol vehicles. This will give frontline police officers access to weapons that have generally been used only by special units such as […]