Policing

Policing the Border: An exclusive FrontLine Security interview about border issues with the USA. [node:read-more:link]

The mind is a powerful training tool for those working in crisis response. Repetitive training creates the ‘muscle memory’ essential for the automatic responses required in high pressure situations to carry out motions flawlessly, expeditiously and, ultimately, unconsciously. [node:read-more:link]

Despite all the successes, often driven by the practitioner community, a great deal remains to be accomplished. Two issues that continue to face major hurdles, are the use of 700 MHz broadband for mission critical public safety data and a national level vision and strategy for Next Generation 9-1-1. [node:read-more:link]

With the increased availability and the burgeoning avenues for domestic local use of UAV's and RPV's presents a challenge for regulators. [node:read-more:link]

The next generation of simulation training systems will be another giant step forward in realism. [node:read-more:link]

As law enforcement training grows in importance, it is critical that a comprehensive training curriculum be in place – one that integrates marksmanship training and judgmental training scenarios. [node:read-more:link]

Is law enforcement's paramilitary culture and its inherent warrior ethos incongruous with today’s society? Does it improve or hinder mission success? [node:read-more:link]

The contentious RCMP purchase and allocation of modern assault weapons continues into 2015. In a 2011 memorandum to RCMP members, then Commissioner William Elliott wrote of “gaps in our operational firearms capabilities.” Yet four and a half years later, the carbines are difficult to find among RCMP patrolling officers qualified to operate them. [node:read-more:link]

A decade after the Mayerthorpe incident, many observers say the RCMP still haven't learned the lessons – even after the similar tragedy in Moncton in June of 2014. These two tragic incidents have become intertwined, both indicative of the inertia that exists when it comes to making changes within the RCMP. [node:read-more:link]

The emergency service landscape has changed dramatically, becoming increasingly more intricate and demanding. Responders continue to embed technology into operations to help deal with the dynamic changing environment we serve, but is it enough? [node:read-more:link]

Responders need timelier mission-critical information to decrease response times and predict and mitigate threats. We look at one new system designed to do just that. [node:read-more:link]

Ensure that new designs or reno plans conform to the highest ­environmental and health standards, and incorporates realistic simulation trainers. [node:read-more:link]

To understand how analytics can impact the frontline officer, FrontLine talks to three officers from the Ottawa Police Service: ­Constables Lana Cameron and Ian Matyas, and Detective Jean-Luc Bonin. [node:read-more:link]