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Doug Deaton, John Hearne, and Matt Landfair discuss common practices and misdirected efforts in law enforcement, with a focus on training, judgment, policy, and professional improvement.
P&S ModCast 452 — Tales of Old(er) and Lessons Learned Experience is useful only when its lessons are carried forward. In this ModCast, Matt Landfair and Kurt Weber discuss the stories, observations, and professional lessons that accumulate over time—and how they can inform better judgment, training, and decision-making today. Episode Focus Panel Matt Landfair is … Read more
How many genuinely knowledgeable people rely on catchphrases? Most explain concepts instead. That is precisely what makes them valuable sources of information. Is there a time for a phrase? Absolutely. But it is less effective because it requires the other side to understand both the application and the message. Two is one. Tueller drill. (Partially … Read more
Training is both a guide and a shortcut to skill development. It accelerates the path to higher proficiency. When individuals are left to figure out their own way of doing things, their progress is not only slower but may veer off in an unintended direction. For a police officer, that training can be mentorship with … Read more
One of my favorite topics is leadership, more specifically, informal leadership. It can be a powerful means of strengthening an organization, and it might be more common than you think. My interest in this topic grew as I had multiple discussions about it on my podcast with Chuck Haggard. He was able to define what … Read more
In the news we hear about police actions that cause the public to lose faith in their officers. One such event is a bad shoot. Do we blame the officer for not seeking further skill development with firearms or do we blame the annual department provided minimal training and low level qualification? There is another … Read more
We drive every day but that doesn’t mean we should be racing in the Indy 500. Consider the level of training and experience the average driver on the road has compared to paid drivers who compete in professional races. Who would you trust more to put in a formula one car and win a high … Read more
I have noticed some trends while watching media, the public, and fellow police officers react to events over the past 20+ years as a police officer. There are intersecting points which all share. They all converge on the idea that law enforcement’s purpose is to serve the public. In order for agencies and individual … Read more