Stress Management in 21st Century

We strive to find that work life balance but, are never able to obtain it! One minute we are on top of the world the next we are trying to find out how we got behind on the last project. There are always more solutions, ideas, and thoughts! What I have found is having...

2022 You Made It!

I want to give you a congratulations for making it to 2022! It was a long year for everyone, and it seemed never ending! We hope that 2022, brings you an amazing year of wonderful experiences to counterbalance the past two years. This new year will bring many changes...

Happy New Law Year to You Officer

As we ring in 2022 on January 1st, we also welcome several new laws that affect law enforcement. Over the last few years several laws have focused on police accountability and criminal justice reform. 2022 will see the most drastic change to law enforcement in...

Continuation of Operations (COOP)

Does your department know what to do for extended operations? Earthquakes, Fires, Floods, Power Outages, and Droughts? When a wildfire strikes from a lightning storm? Emergency management plans help us to know how to respond to specific emergencies and follow the...

Tactical Dispatching

Being a dispatcher is exciting and challenging; however, there can be significant consequences if those actively working in the field do not receive adequate training or support. It is imperative to continually train and refine oneself as a dispatcher to adapt to the...

Prior Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Anticipate The five P’s were drilled into me at an early age by my father repeating, “anticipate” over and over again at age nine! As a first responder, I recognize how his values? (his something) has worked its way into my profession. It is even more valuable to...