Prisoner shoots 3 Chicago LEOs; Firefighters remove blue line flags

Confessions of a field training officer. July 30, 2020 | [View as webpage]( [P1-Roll-Call-Header-v1.jpg?w=620&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=90]( [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [728x90%20%20Inventory%20Manager-1.jpg?w=620&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] Dear Police1 Member, The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically impacted many aspects of our lives, including the cancellation of many in-person educational events. However, there is a silver lining as conferences transition to the virtual environment, enabling more people to “attend” than ever before. Case in point: Not only will the Accelerate Conference from Axon be an entirely virtual event in 2020, it will also be FREE. [Register now]( to attend this full-day event on August 25, which will include break-out sessions, expert Q&A and interactive technology product launches. How has COVID-19 impacted the delivery of training within your agency? Email editor@police1.com. — The Police1 Team  [spacer.gif] TOP STORIES [spacer.gif] [US-NEWS-CHICAGO-POLICE-SHOOTING-LEAVES-AT-TB.JPG?w=300&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [Police: Prisoner shoots 3 Chicago officers outside station]( The suspect opened fire as the officers were walking him from a police vehicle into a station [P1-MainFeature-CTA-btn-red-.jpg]( [spacer.gif] [Oakland passes measure to block federal officers ahead of possible deployment]( [spacer.gif] [Mass. firefighters comply with chiefs' order to remove blue line flags after debate]( [spacer.gif] [3 teens to be charged with attempted murder in pursuit that injured 6 N.J. cops]( [spacer.gif] [Ky. PD saved money, lowered arrests by hiring social worker to assist cops]( [spacer.gif] [Nev. sheriff to library supporting BLM: 'Do not feel the need to call 911']( [spacer.gif] [IntrepidNetworks_P1_300x250%20.jpg?w=300&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [Got Cameras? Get LPR]( [Rekor%20-%20P1-Blog-Post%20-%20130x130nl.jpg?w=125&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( Your agency may be eligible for two free trial software licenses to add vehicle recognition capabilities to IP cameras in your jurisdiction. [Find out how]( [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] FEATURED CONTENT [spacer.gif] [POTC%20Stops%20Training%20May%202008%20002.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [2 reasons why field training programs fail]( By Steve Kellams The concept of field training makes sense to police administrators – it is the logistics of training they may have a problem with [police-1665104_1920%20(3)-3.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [Confessions of a field training officer]( By Roger Buhlis [lexipol-badge-author-byline-email-v1.png] "Everything was going along swimmingly. Right up until he accidentally shot himself on duty as I stood directly next to him" [spacer.gif] OTHER HIGHLIGHTS [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [AP20209029451591.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [7 keys to successfully policing a potentially unruly crowd]( By Lt. Dan Marcou A large disturbance is an opportunity for officers to look very good or very bad in front of millions; use the Madison Method to successfully police a crowd [fire-6.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [The ABCs of fire as a weapon]( By Mike Wood If your agency doesn't have a plan for how to deal with fire as a weapon, it's time to get to work [briefing-hr-1.png] [spacer.gif] SPONSORED CONTENT [spacer.gif] [Pixabay-sad-guy-2617866%20-%20130x130nl.jpg?w=135&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [De-escalation training for mental health situations]( A new program from VirTra helps officers recognize the behaviors associated with mental illness and develop the skills needed for a safe and successful response. [briefing-hr-2.png] [spacer.gif] FEATURED JOB [spacer.gif] [pimanew.png?w=125&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [3211 - Deputy Sheriff (Lateral)]( Pima County Sheriff's Department - Tuscon, Arizona Entry Level: $25.50 hourly [spacer.gif] FEATURED DEAL [spacer.gif] [avon%20125%20nl.png?w=125&mode=max&format=jpg&quality=80]( [spacer.gif] [Avon Protection C50]( The Avon C50 APR provides maximum operational flexibility to counter multiple threats, outstanding field of vision, and superior comfort. Download the brochure. [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [spacer.gif] [Police1_white-200px-footer-logo.png]( Police1 does not send unsolicited messages. You are receiving this email because you have signed up for Police1 and subscribed to this newsletter. Click [here to unsubscribe](. Visit our [Customer Support]( page to report any email problems or [subscribe to our other newsletters.]( Copyright © 2020 Lexipol. 2611 Internet Blvd., Ste. 100, Frisco, TX 75034. [spacer.gif]