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What I Expect From a Frontline Leader
Retired 32-Year LAPD Veteran, Law Enforcement Trainer, and Author In 1996, I was supervising an LAPD citywide gang unit and we were doing some work in Rampart Division. I was in Rampart Station using the restroom when I was approached by a sergeant. It was a guy I...
InTime Employee Ricky Rhodes Has a Story Featured on Police1
Our employee Ricky Rhodes shared a personal story on his experience with PTSD during his time in law enforcement. We are pleased to announce that it was picked up by Police1.com, the #1 resource for law enforcement. Check it out by clicking the button below! ...
The Importance of Mental Health Literacy in Firefighting
Registered Psychotherapist and Previously Served as a Firefighter/Fire Instructor The Fire service prides itself on its ingrained knowledge around many different aspects of the job. And, while there are certainly some coveted “specialist” roles, firefighters...
Living with Compassion as an Emergency Dispatcher
Communications Specialist and Co-Host of the 'How to: 911' Podcast I get to handle a lot of different calls being a dispatcher. Some of them affect me more than others. Often, it’s based on how the individual is acting during the call. After 13 years of dispatching,...
Top 10 Best Apps for Law Enforcement
We rarely go anywhere without our phones. We use it to communicate, connect with others, and entertain ourselves. But how about using it as a tool to help us in our jobs? From using our cell phones as a Miranda warning reference to a first aid guide, apps are...
10 Apps That Every Firefighter Should Have On Their Phone
Due to the nature of their job, firefighters are required to hold a wealth of information to help them during critical situations. And since we already carry our phones everywhere we go, why don’t we leverage this technology to increase our knowledge? From...
The Best 10 Firefighting Movies for Firefighters
It can be thrilling to see your job play out on the big screen. You get to see how other people view what you do on a daily basis. Sometimes you forget just how heroic and spectacular your job is until someone points it out for you. If you need something...
5 Technologies Transforming Fire and Rescue
While significant advancements have been made to construct fire-resistant buildings and improve fire prevention techniques, the incidence of fires is still a common problem that we face today. In 2018, according to the National Fire Protection Association, a...
Top 4 Emergency Dispatcher Movies of All Time
After a long eight hour day, many people just want to get away from anything that reminds them of their job. But, sometimes it can be enjoyable watching your job be played out on the big screen. You can spot what Hollywood got right … and what they got very,...
A New Perspective of Stress in Dispatching
Written by Ryan Dedmon, MA When you see the picture of the glass in its captured state, the age-old question first comes to mind… “Is the glass half-full or half-empty?” Your answer supposedly reflects your perception and outlook on life. If the glass is...