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The IACP Net Calendar section currently features over 350 free training opportunities, with topics ranging from street gangs and narcotics investigations to grant writing and undercover management, plus many more. To find these free trainings, go to the Calendar section under Current Affairs and search using $0 as your keyword.

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Since the implementation of the TASER X26, there have been questions about the usage of the TASER X26 and its potential effect on a police canine, if deployed on a suspect in conjunction with the dog. The results here reflect tests conducted with two retired police service dogs in several scenarios pertaining to deployment of a TASER X26. This document is located in the Core Database under document #609624.

Most people would probably agree that officers who encounter exigent circumstances should be permitted to do whatever is reasonably necessary to quickly defuse the situation. Certainly, everyone who pays taxes would insist upon it. But strangely, the courts have been unable to provide officers with a useful definition of the term "exigent circumstances." Several courts have become aware of the problem and have taken steps to correct it. In fact, there may now be a consensus on the composition, basic principles, and requirements of the subject. This document is located in the Core Database under document #609644.

Basic law enforcement training covers using force, including deadly force, and investigating crimes, even those involving assaults and shootings by police. The relationship between these two events -- the use of force and the police investigation of this use of force -- can have far-reaching consequences, both good and bad, for the public, the department, and the officers involved. This document is located in the Core Database under document #609387.

The Quest-Response service provides a forum for IACP Net members to network with their peers and share their knowledge. Chances are someone has dealt with the same issue you are working on and is willing to share their experience. Current Quest-Response topics include:

Missing Persons
Statewide Police Authority for Municipal Police
Undercover Operations
Digital Recording for Interview Rooms
Platoon Development
Crown Vics

JAG funds may be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, information systems for criminal justice, and criminal justice-related research and evaluation activities. This grant is located in the Funding section under Current Affairs. Search with keyword "JAG" to locate this opportunity.

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