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Forensic evidence sits at the center of criminal investigations across America. However, training forensic investigators is not the same as training law enforcement officers, EMTs, or firefighters. With this in mind, consider the ins and outs of training forensic personnel, the ethical issues involved, and how MdE Inc. can help. The Sensitivity of Forensic Evidence Forensic evidence is especially delicate as it can change lives, send someone to prison, exonerate the accused, ensure justice is served, and answer pressing questions in any investigation. Because this information is so sensitive, it must be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. This begs the question: should you field train your investigators? Without proper knowledge, a trainee could easily contaminate or compromise prospective evidence..  Providing the right training in the field is often the most effective way for someone to learn their job duties, and teach the manner in which a professional investigator […]

A recent virtual roundtable on field training philosophies, hosted by MdE, Inc. brought to light several thoughts on training new recruits in public safety. As a leader in public safety software for tracking training, MdE wants to bring together stakeholders, ensuring that the industry progresses as much as possible each year. Items from this roundtable clearly demonstrate software’s impact on public safety field training. Clients Attending MdE invited existing clients from across the nation and hosted facilitators from Indiana, Florida, and Illinois to help guide a conversation on the best training topics and methods. Facilitators spoke across disciplines – law enforcement, dispatch, jail and EMS – discussing both their preferences and philosophies which they believe work best for their agencies. Training Topics With a desire to learn, MdE wants to know what clients prefer but does not take an active position for or against any training methodology — i.e. San […]

Policing has come under great scrutiny due to many unfortunate events and encounters. It’s become a hot topic in politics, and public confidence in police officers has significantly declined. So how can police departments strengthen public trust and ensure that their officers reflect an agency with ethical core values? Let’s consider changing the way new recruits are trained.  Training Culture Now Most law enforcement agencies resemble military culture. They likely have a rank structure, a clearly defined chain of command, and, sometimes, a requirement for officers to operate in a command and control environment. So it should come as no surprise that the existing training curriculum and exercises for recruits closely resemble military training. It’s been this way for decades, but is it necessarily the best way now? Many educators believe that the new recruits will model the same behaviors that were displayed by their superiors during training. If their […]

Technology is constantly evolving, and that means what worked a few years ago may not be the best option now. How is your department handling technology advancements? Is the department still relying on old technology without a solid plan for upgrading? Take a look at these five steps to technology planning. Step 1: Assess Your Resources  Before you can go forward, you need to evaluate where you are now. What resources do you currently have in place? How well is it working? How do your current resources fall short? Who does your department rely on for technology? Evaluate every aspect of your department’s technology. In doing so, you can avoid buying redundant or incompatible technologies. It also helps you determine if the technology you currently use is obsolete.  Step 2: Define Department’s Needs  Why does your department need technology? What will technology help you accomplish that you can’t do right […]