Autonomous Vehicle Research: Teaching Smart Cars to Detect Dumb Decisions
Published on August 27, 2021
Each year roughly 1 million people are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. For the past ten years alcohol has played a role in roughly 30% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Concerted marketing and law enforcement efforts to reduce drunk driving through the 1990s were remarkably successful. But in the … Continued
EV Bus Driver Training to Combat “Range anxiety”
Published on August 20, 2021
It’s no wonder that coach companies and transit agencies are investing millions in new electric buses. In many regions, shifting to EV mass transit will be a game changer. And mass transit, with its emphasis on low-speed stop-and-go driving is perfect for EV buses relying on regenerative braking, turning that traditional fuel-waster into a valuable … Continued
TASS Government Acceptance
Published on August 18, 2021
ICE successfully completed the first of three Government Acceptance Tests (GATs) for the Training Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Stimulation Suite (TASS) program at the National Training Center (NTC) Fort Irwin CA. The following two deliveries and GATs will be at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Fort Polk LA, and the Joint Multinational Readiness Center … Continued
The Demand for Body Cameras Is Not Enough. Training Must Follow.
Published on August 16, 2021
Public calls for body cameras and increasing mandates for police camera footage are flooding in, as demands for officer accountability escalate. But simply slapping body cameras on officers is not the solution—in fact, adding body cameras without adding thoughtful and intentional training can have unintentional consequences and put officers and communities in unexpectedly compromised … Continued
How Law Enforcement Agents Decide Whether to Use Deadly Force
Published on August 3, 2021
Published on https://www.nbcboston.com/ By Monica Madeja Published August 3, 2021 ATF agents said interactions can turn violent quickly — within minutes — and decisions need to be made in a split second while adhering to strict guidelines. In a split second, police may have to decide whether to use force and it can mean life or … Continued
Stress Inoculation, Use-of-Force Training, and “Deescalation Behind the Wheel”
Published on July 28, 2021
An increasing number of law enforcement agencies are engaging in increasingly lively discussions around use-of-force training. These are extremely important conversations—often difficult, always complex. Part of the challenge is that use-of-force training is a hot-button topic. But a good deal of complexity arises from the simple fact that it’s hard to have a national … Continued
MILO Employees Earn 3 Year Certification With Sig P320 Armorers Course
Published on July 26, 2021
To lead off a new staff training and education initiative, MILO service, training, and sales staff attended the Sig P320 Armorers Course. Attending alongside a representative from the Massachusetts Police Training Council and the Brighton Police Department, MILO staff became certified on the SIG SAUER P320 pistol, a firearm often seen and utilized in … Continued