POLICE TRAINING

May 28 2026EDUCATION

How adult learning helped one NYPD officer design better training programs

Jason Mazeski worked as a training instructor for the NYPD when he decided to advance his education. He chose a master’s program focused on teaching adults because his job involved helping colleagues learn new skills. The program at Buffalo State offered flexible online classes, letting him balance

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Sep 04 2025OPINION

Young People and the Law: A Step Backwards?

Young people in major cities are being viewed with unnecessary fear and suspicion. This is not a good way to handle youth crime. It is important to remember that young people are still developing. They should not be treated as adults in the legal system. The idea of using the National Guard to cont

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Apr 22 2025CRIME

The Need for Better Police Training in Handling Autistic Individuals

In Idaho, a tragic incident occurred involving a 17-year-old autistic teen named Victor Perez. He was shot multiple times by police during a mental health crisis. This event raises serious questions about how law enforcement handles individuals with disabilities. Perez was nonverbal and had cerebra

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Feb 20 2025CRIME

Dallas Police: Can We Really Add 325 New Cops This Year?

The Dallas Police Department is facing a big challenge. They need more officers, but adding too many at once could cause problems. The department wants to hire 300 new cops by the end of this year, not 325. Why? Because hiring more than 300 would mean taking 40 officers off the streets to train the

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Ministry and EU/NATO Police: Partners in Leadership Training

Ever wondered how countries team up to train their cops? Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs is doing just that with police departments in the European Union and NATO. This teamwork is no small deal; it's all about sharpening management skills. So, what's the big idea behind this partnership? To

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Nov 19 2024CRIME

Police Officers in Hot Water: Fasting Through Mandatory Training

Imagine this: you're a police officer, and you've got a few hours of required online training to do. But instead of actually watching and learning, you decide to hit fast forward. That's what some officers in a certain state are accused of doing. The state's police training committee found out that

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