Autonomous vehicles (AVs) promise many benefits, but questions remain about how law enforcement officers will interact with them. Officers likely will encounter new challenges related to technology, procedures, and constitutional authorities. However, there are considerable misconceptions regarding the current state of AV technology and pace of adoption. While many believe we are at the cusp of widespread AV use, the reality which law enforcem...

Imagine a world full of compassion – individuals giving and receiving acts of kindness with sincere gratitude, and actively recognizing others for their acts of kindness. We believe recognition for Actively Caring for People (AC4P) behavior is the most effective way to decrease interpersonal conflict and bullying, increase sincere compassion, and inspire a sense of community and interdependency. During this webinar, we’ll explore t...

Virtually every citizen interaction with police now involves some form of image, video or digital file. Such evidence comes from an ever-increasing array of devices including cell phones, tablets, computers, security cameras, and even wearable devices. Is law enforcement ready to collect these digital assets and secure them on their chain of evidence journey through to the courts? This webinar will help justice practitioners understand: The 5...

Changing American policing begins with who agencies hire and how they are trained. While there has been considerable attention paid in recent years to improving police recruiting, the way new officers are trained has changed very little. As the policing profession enters a time of enormous change and challenges, as well as greater expectations and scrutiny from the public, it is critical police academy training change too. The Police Executive...

First responder and frontline occupations such as law enforcement, corrections, and the fire service are inherently stressful occupations, often leading to high rates of burnout that far surpass those of the general population. In the wake of recent events such as COVID-19, civil unrest, and police defunding, these issues have added another layer of adversity experienced by first responders. Burnout is the mental or physical collapse caused by...

The webinar will provide an overview of how the ASAP-to-PSAP service simplifies the creation of a call-for-service for fire, robbery, and burglary events. TMA will review how the ASAP Service replaces a time-consuming phone call with highly accurate data exchange. PSAP associates will discuss their actual experience with the service. Information about the existing program to create an American National Standard that defines a scoring metric to...

Fatigue is a leading concern within the police profession. Police fatigue has safety, performance, health, and wellness effects that are critical to address and mitigate both the police and the communities they protect. Throughout this talk the short and long-term effects of fatigue will be explained, the mechanics of sleep will be discussed, and strategies for promoting sleep health and countering fatigue will be presented.

Have you ever struggled to decide whether it is more important to support your people or your agency? On the one hand, you want to do the right thing to take care of those on the frontlines, but you’ve also got to make sure that the work gets done. Most supervisors, managers, and executives have encountered this dilemma. In fact, it’s a commonly mentioned concern in management training classes. In this webinar, Dr. Ed Sherman will...

The need for Community Building has become increasingly complex. Motivational Conversation is a method where building relationships through the use of well-placed questions will lead to better relationships with the public. The necessity for good relationships between the criminal justice system and the public is vitally important. We can build good relationships with communities by understanding how those relationships are influenced by sever...

Speaking up during a crisis can be a daunting prospect, and many leaders default to silence when times get tough. However, the discussion will happen whether or not your agency joins, and it’s in every leader’s best interest to stay engaged when times get tough. Learn how to develop messages that mean something, successfully participate in controversial conversations, and build community trust without sacrificing investigative integrity.