By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
Many people have concealed carry permits, but they often don't have the proper training needed to stop an active shooter. Two career police officers offer advanced training recommendations so armed citizens can be better prepared in case they find themselves involved in a mass shooting.
By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
There are many benefits to private companies hiring trained police officers as part-time security personnel, especially for special events such as sports games. However, law enforcement departments must to have clear policies and procedures for officers who engage in part-time security work.
By Kurt Binversie
Footage from residential and private business security cameras can be instrumental in police investigations, but convincing the public to allow access to their personal surveillance systems has its challenges. Learn how agencies can employ community policing strategies to overcome this.
By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
The recent back-to-back shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio show that the unthinkable can happen anywhere. Here are some of the steps police need to take immediately following such events to contain the incident and get responders and resources to where they're needed.
By Nicole Drumhiller
Despite more than 20 interactions with university staff and security about escalating harassment from a man who was stalking her on campus, Lauren McCluskey, a student at the University of Utah, was murdered in October 2018. Learn how threat assessment teams on campuses can help mitigate incidents of violence like this.
By Jon Hager
When college behavioral intervention teams review reports of concerning behavior, there are several courses of action they can take. Learn how intervention teams make decisions on how to respond to low and high level threats.
By Jinnie Chua
Over the past year, corrections saw an increased focus on reducing recidivism. Here are In Public Safety's top articles on the topic and more of our most popular 2018 articles, including radicalization in prisons and managing officer stress.
