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This segment from Pat Dooris at KGW News sheds light on the challenges facing police departments in recruiting and training new officers. The Portland Police Bureau has witnessed a surge in retirements, leading to increased hiring and delayed deployments due to limited academy space. So grateful to the staff of the Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) , led by Phil Castle , for innovative solutions to address the backlog of recruits needing training. In Portland, we now onboard 10-15 officers bi-monthly, and their work has reduced academy wait times from 4-6 months to just 4-6 weeks. This improvement allows officers to serve the community faster, aligning with our crime reduction objectives. https://lnkd.in/g3wifc8r #PortlandPolice #PoliceTraining #CommunitySafety #LawEnforcement #KGWSegment #DPSSTLeadership

What do job descriptions have to do with Federal Reclassification? If you are wondering what YOU can do to help 911 professionals to be federally classified as first responders, join Ty Wooten, ENP and Sara Weston, PMP, ENP on Sunday to learn the facts and strategies that will make a difference in this important initiative. #FirstResponders #Reclassification #NENA2024 #Learning #Training

Contrary to earlier expectations there is to be an increase of 15.8% in the number of sitting days on the midland circuit. Great news you might think, but precisely who is going to be covering the work that those new days will bring? There has been no substantial recruitment at local sets! There has been no increase in pupillage’s being offered! There are fewer HCA’s than at any time since 2010. Last week, at least 12 cases went uncovered either by the Crown or the defence across East Midland courts. Unless there is to be a sudden desire by London counsel either to relocate or take up trainspotting the problems seem likely to be scheduled for an increase a lot more substantial 15.8%

9,098 people left policing between March 2023-2024 latest figures reveal…out of that 5,058 have voluntarily resigned…outweighing normal retirements by 39% and for the second year running the higher than retirements (last year was the first time ever this happened)…it also means that 56% of all leavers from policing have left of their own volition…there’s been lots of discussions and anecdotal evidence to suggest our police service is struggling to retain officers…but these latest figures prove it now…recruitment is still happening but for how much longer is a question only the new Labour government can answer…retention is more crucial than ever if our police forces are to avoid hitting the service strength lows during the austerity years of 2010-18…#police #policeworkforce https://lnkd.in/edrzd5p9

In what's been a challenging and emotional week for policing nationally, we had the privilege of delivering another Mightify resettlement course in the North West this week. Headline feedback: How prepared do you feel to leave the police (before the course): ☹️ Average of 3.6 / 10 How prepared do you feel to leave the police (after the course): 🙂 Average of 8.2 / 10 How likely would you be to recommend this course to others? 🥳 Average of 9.8 / 10 We work hard to make this an interactive process where people get insight, advice and clarity as well as the practical information they need. Something far beyond just "training" or a series of presentations and sales pitches. It's about saying thank you to people who've given so much (usually about 500 total years of public service in the room!) and showing people in policing that there are always options and they are capable of more than they think. #resettlement #leavingthepolice #change

In this video we explain the difference in handcuffing doctrines between correctional and police settings, and quickly demonstrate our police/security method of gaining position of advantage and handfuffing a subject in an uncontroled environment. The big take away here is #TheCuffsDontLeaveThePouchUntilTheSubjectIsStabilized #policetactics #controltacticslab #controltactics #justtrain #besafe https://lnkd.in/gBvGE62w

We are looking forward to expanding our Police and First Responders branch of our Safe Place Project. Aspects of our training will include: ✅Understanding the nature and current methods of spiking ✅Learning the behaviours of perpetrators ✅Understanding how victims of spiking may feel and experience trauma ✅Discussing how the Police are currently responding to disclosures of spiking ✅How to be victim-led when dealing with first disclosures ✅Learning helpful phrases to empower and validate victims We are so grateful to have the opportunity to work with the Police and first responders. Spiking is so common but unfortunately under reported. We hope by implementing training across the Police, we can help empower not only police officers to respond to spiking disclosures, but also empower victims to come forward. If this training is something you feel your team would benefit from, whether a staff member of police forces/emergency responders or even night time economy staff, drop us a dm or email us at [email protected]

Leaving the policing world is a hugely daunting experience. From experience, please let me know if you have felt it as well, the policing environment institutionalises you to believe that you cannot break free of a mold. To progress, you have to fight the multiple barriers in order to gain the next rank which is handed out in a process that is arguably unfair. Some have argued, corrupt. In order to earn more in rank, you have to spend time away from family, live at work and put yourself potentially in more danger just to get by. You can be held back by the “greatest pension” talk. Reality is, if you are earning more in the private sector with pension schemes that are matching…this may not be the case. Talks regarding “but you will never have this fun driving on blue lights”. Quite right, that is a unique part of policing. However also brings danger, potential crashes, investigations if you crash etc regardless if in the right. Do you really have perks anymore? Having to pay for travel, even though discounted, realistically that’s increasing. Now, this isn’t a “slagging” match regarding policing. I loved my career there! It is and can be an incredible job. I couldn’t work for an organisation that wouldn’t fix the issues at the top but happy to make the “workers” go through hell. Leaving the policing world was really opened my eyes into how the structure needs to change and reform. How simply cutting budgets to fix short term goals will never work. How do you think the policing world should change? What are your opinions on the reasons for staying/leaving? #policing #policeofficers #metropolitanpolice #police #policeofficer #countypolice #officers #cops #cop #themet #metpolice

The ABLE Project’s Board of Advisors, composed of 20-25 diverse members—including police chiefs, line officers, academics, and practitioners, act as guides throughout the project. 👥 The Board advises on ABLE’s core missions, participates in working groups, and serves as ambassadors for the initiative. They are committed to using active bystandership to reduce officer mistakes, prevent misconduct, and promote wellness. They also emphasize that active bystandership skills will remain crucial for the future of policing. Do you have more questions? Find the answers you’re looking for here: https://lnkd.in/eEH_QwCH #ABLETraining #LawEnforcement

🚓  Police tactical team uniforms in Canadian Policing🚓 Our latest research dives into the uniform choices of Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) across Canada and the potential reasons underpinning colour variations. Here’s what we discovered: Shift to Grey Uniforms: 14 police services, especially in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, have transitioned to grey uniforms for their ERTs. This shift aligns with recommendations from the Toronto hostage-taking situation at Union Station in 2004. Grey has become the best practice in places like Ontario considering its concealment capabilities in rural and urban areas. Interoperability and Regional Differences: Municipal teams working closely with the RCMP in provinces like Alberta, Newfoundland, and British Columbia often wear ranger green or monochromatic eath-tone uniforms to ensure interoperability across different agencies. In contrast, part-time ERTs are more likely to still wear black uniforms or are in the process of switching uniforms but the no-melt no-drip fabric is expensive. We find that municipal and provincial police services require two to 12 full-time tactical members as a best practice before ERT can serve as patrol support beyond full team deployments. Balancing Perception & Safety: While specialized ERTs are highly trained and can reduce the use of force in routine situations, wearing tactical uniforms outside of emergencies may increase public perceptions of police militarization. Striking the right balance between operational necessity and public trust is essential for maintaining police legitimacy. This study highlights the complex decisions police services face in managing tactical teams while navigating community expectations. Uniform choices are more than just fabric—they symbolize broader issues of trust, safety, and tactical efficiency based on the situational context where the uniform appears. Rosemary Ricciardelli Kevin Cyr https://lnkd.in/eXjxVqPb