In law enforcement, officer safety is often discussed in the context of a critical incident—an ambush, a use-of-force encounter, a high-risk traffic stop, or a volatile domestic disturbance. Those moments matter, and the decisions made in seconds can have life-altering consequences. But the truth is, officer safety does not begin when the radio call comes out or when the first contact is made. It begins long before the incident ever occurs. Officer safety is built in the quiet moments—during ...

Building a Culture of Safety

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