Understanding Adolescent Brains and Training to Keep Kids Safe
Published on July 13, 2021

No police officer ever wants to be involved in a call where a child gets hurt. And yet, over the last 6 years, at least 111 children have been killed by police in the U.S according to the Washington Post. Just this year, 13-year-old Adam Toledo was killed by an officer on March 29 … Continued
Creative Thinking—It’s Not just for De-Escalation
Published on May 3, 2021

By Dr. Joy VerPlanck and Todd Fletcher We’re in a new era in law enforcement. Widespread calls for police reform are forcing policy makers, agency leaders, and instructors to adapt with new ways of doing the same job—in an environment that is definitely not the same as it once was. For instance, consider how … Continued
How Does an Officer Mistake a Gun for a Taser?
Published on April 30, 2021

How does an officer mistake a gun for a Taser? This question has been ricocheting around the Internet this last week as citizens, outraged, watch another deadly video, and hear the panic in an officer’s voice as she recognizes the horrific error she has made. The answer to this question is as complex … Continued
NFL Alumni and Law Enforcement Officers Gather Together on the MILO Field
Published on April 8, 2021

There are only a few high-intensity professions that include hostile adversaries, a high threat of injury, and often unfriendly media attention. Not only are these professions difficult while performing—they have lingering effects in the home and when transitioning to new careers. The impact of this kind of mental stress on individuals and families among … Continued
Breaking News: Active Shooters and the Actions We Can Take Right Now
Published on April 1, 2021

It seems like there are daily Breaking News stories of yet another active shooter situation, while innocent people are in harm’s way as they are going to work, picking up groceries, eating dinner, visiting the doctor, getting gas, taking the kids to daycare, going to school. It is easy to feel helpless and angry … Continued
MILO Kicks off New Outreach Program with Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops
Published on March 23, 2021

With a focus on the whole officer, MILO’s new holistic approach reimagines outreach potential for community—and officer—wellness and safety. The MILO-Cognitive division, evidence-based curriculum, and outreach training resources built on the foundation of cognitive research, recently formed a partnership with the makers of the Emmy Award-winning HBO documentary ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS. The … Continued
Live, Virtual, Cognitive—The New MILO
Published on March 16, 2021

New logo, new divisions, new partners — and the same attention to detail and customer support that has made MILO a leader in simulation training systems since 1994. 2020 was a unique and challenging year for law enforcement agencies, but MILO has remained committed and successful in our mission to ensure the best, most effective … Continued