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Stereotypes of Sexual Assault

May 24, 2026

Introduction There are many stereotypes and myths about sexual assault which can (but not always or even sometimes!) impact our beliefs and attitudes, and ultimately influence how a criminal investigation…

How to Build a Law Enforcement Training Program That Gets Used

May 24, 2026

A training coordinator's guide to building a program that works -- and survives contact with real schedules, real budgets, and real command staff.

Domestic Violence Investigation Training: Why One Course Isn’t Enough

May 24, 2026

Most agencies have DV training. Most DV training isn't enough. Here's what's getting lost and what changes investigation outcomes.

What to Look for in Online Homicide Investigation Training

May 24, 2026

Not all homicide training is created equal. Here's how to sort the real thing from the PowerPoint marathon.

Strangulation Investigation Training: What Your Agency Is Probably Missing

May 24, 2026

Strangulation is survivable, often invisible, and regularly mishandled. Here's the training gap most agencies don't realize they have.

Online Law Enforcement Training That Counts Toward POST Certification

May 24, 2026

Not all online training counts toward POST. Here's how to make sure yours does -- and what to ask before you sign up.

Child Abuse Investigation Training: What the First Responding Officer Needs to Know

May 24, 2026

The first officer on scene sets the trajectory of every child abuse case. Here's what that first response has to get right.

Sex Crimes Investigation Training: Building a Trauma-Informed Team

May 24, 2026

Sex crimes cases are easy to lose when investigators misread trauma as deception. Here's what a trauma-informed team looks like and how to build one.

Drone Operations Training for Law Enforcement Agencies

May 24, 2026

Agencies are acquiring drones faster than they're training operators or writing policy. Here's what a defensible drone program requires.

How to Justify Law Enforcement Training Budget to Your Command Staff

May 24, 2026

The training budget argument that gets cut is the one built around learning. The one that survives is built around liability, compliance, and outcomes.

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