The Laverne police department is facing a scandal involving off-duty parties and potentially inappropriate behavior. The department's police chief, Burl Chip Davis, has acknowledged the situation and stated that it is difficult for the department and the city.
The speaker discusses the history of enhancing police training and equipment to prevent the use of lethal force, and expresses concerns about recent efforts to restrict police access to these resources.
An officer shares a personal experience of coping with trauma on the job and how it ultimately led to positive changes in policies and training within their department. Despite the difficulty of the experience, it helped bring attention to the issue and allowed the officers to continue their work for the rest of the day.
A former SWAT officer discusses the importance of storing tactical gear and uniforms properly to prevent criminals from gaining access to dangerous equipment, sharing several instances when this security measure was not followed.
A story of using force in a prison situation, where a guard explains to a cop that he was told to use whatever force necessary to bring a situation under control.