La Politica de la Adicción

Doctoroff Media Group

En este programa, Bill Moyers estudia como doctores, defensores de los programas de recuperación y los adictos rehabilitados ahora estan apoyando opinion pública de adicción como una enfermedad crónica. In Spanish. Also available in English (see item #7684). (57 minutes)

Unresolved: American Policing: A Debate

Open to Debate

Following the killings of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky and George Floyd in Minnesota by police in 2020, historic protests calling for law enforcement reform erupted across the United States. But just what might such reforms entail? And how should we assess the nation's criminal justice system today? In this debate, five experts tackle three pressing questions on the history and future of policing in the United States: Should we defund the police? Do police unions do more harm than good? And has policing become too militarized?

True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality

HBO

This feature documentary follows Bryan Stevenson – lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative – through his experiences as a capital defense attorney and advocate for community-based reform. Interweaving watershed moments from Stevenson’s cases with insights from his clients, colleagues and members of his family, the film focuses on Stevenson’s life and career – particularly his indictment of the U.S. criminal-justice system for its role in codifying modern systemic racism – and tracks the intertwined histories of slavery, lynching, segregation and mass incarceration. Offering intimate access to Stevenson as he reflects on the transformative moments in his career, the film chronicles his work in Alabama, the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and home to the Equal Justice Initiative, as well as the early influences that drove him to become an advocate for the poor and the incarcerated. Illuminating the power of memory in cultural change, True Justice instills hope of a brighter American future through the insights of this remarkable pioneer.

Cops and Ethics

In the Line of Duty

The I.A.C.P. says that the issue of law enforcement ethics and leadership is one of the biggest issues facing law enforcement today. This video goes over the do’s and don’ts of proper ethical procedures through more than a dozen real-world scenarios in which officers have done the right thing and the wrong thing. The video features five singular scenarios for evaluation, analysis, and discussion.

Simple Spanish Commands

In the Line of Duty

With almost absolute certainty all peace officers at some point in their careers will deal with subjects who speak only Spanish. The Hispanic/Latino minorities in many of our urban and, indeed, rural communities are growing at a fast rate. It’s crucial, therefore, for officer safety and departmental liability that officers who deal with Spanish speakers have some knowledge of basic Spanish commands a cop would use. This program guides officers through the most commonly used law enforcement Spanish commands and teaches them via a very easy verbal refresher.

Signs of the Deaf

In the Line of Duty

This video takes officers through the most commonly used signs of the deaf one might encounter on the street. It’s perfect for officers who need to learn simple commands.

Alabama Officer Stabbed to Death

In the Line of Duty

An Alabama officer, whose dream from childhood was to become a cop, has the dream shattered when he is knifed to in a death in a jail sally port after a missed patdown. The tragic events of that day all began at a Dollar General store and a bizarre attempt at robbery by arson. Veteran officers said they had never seen anything like it. The incidents of that day ended as a tragic lesson on why you can never be too careful.

Rapid Response: Saving Lives in the Golden Hour

In the Line of Duty

How critical is the need for an integrated approach to rapid response and one that includes every member of the public safety community? Find out how Hillsboro, OR Police, Fire, and EMS made this approach a reality, and see the effect it has had on their emergency response times and level and effectiveness. It’s called the Rapid Response Treatment Model and it’s working, not only for a potential rapid response to an active shooter, but also for much, much more. The training, though designed specifically for an active shooter scenario, can be used for any critical incident or calamity where Police, Fire, and EMS are all on the scene, such as a plane crash or natural disaster. Simply put, the key to this training model is using teamwork to speed up response times and consequently, save lives.

Use of Force: The Death of Eric Garner

In the Line of Duty

In a day and age when cameras and video are becoming omnipresent in law enforcement’s responses 24/7, it is critical to learn and benefit from officer’s experiences on the street. We present this program of the incident with Eric Garner with one question in mind — are there lessons that could have been learned? This program is meant to offer the feedback, thoughts, and knowledge of one veteran trainer in the hopes that it will elicit much food for thought, interactive discussion, and even opportunity to always keep that eternal question at the forefront of officer’s minds: What Would You Do?

What Would You Do? Cop Confronts Murderer on T.S./DUI Checkpoint Scammer

In the Line of Duty

This training program presents two incidents, asking the viewers to consider what they would do in the situation. In the first incident, an Ohio officer shows tremendous restraint when charged by a screaming subject, who may or may not be armed. In the second incident, new tactics are being used to get around DUI checkpoints. Our Recruit Class discusses how they would deal with subjects trying to use these loopholes to avoid the checkpoint.

Post-Traumatic Stress/You Can Overcome

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with Jaime Bridges, a licensed clinical social worker and nationally-renowned police counselor. Bridges discusses post-traumatic stress and how officers can overcome its effects.

Surviving Terrible Gunshot Wounds & the Power of the Mind

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with Dr. Andrew Dennis about surviving wounds; whether it is a gunshot, knife wound, etc. He states that what people see on television cop shows isn’t very accurate when it comes to being shot and the ability to survive that wound. One shot to the chest doesn’t mean that you are dead or are going to die. Street cops need to know that even if they do get shot, in many instances they can stay in the fight and survive.

Randy Sutton/Great Cops Share their Greatest Lessons Learned

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with Retired Lieutenant Randy Sutton of the Las Vegas (NV) Police Department. He is also a Technical Advisor for In the Line of Duty. This program features great life-saving and career-saving lessons from one of America’s most-decorated officers. The program has been structured into short, classroom-ready segments.

I Can't Breathe/Critical Do's and Don'ts for all Officers

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, Line of Duty technical advisers break down, analyze, and discuss a topic that has become a world-wide law enforcement issue, media topic, and the center of national protests; “I can’t breathe.” What should a law enforcement officer do when attempting to take control of a subject or putting restraints on a subject, and he/she claims to be having medical issues such as not being able to breathe? How do you know if he/she is telling the truth or just trying to get out of custody? These questions and much more are covered in this program.

Updated/New What Dogs Try to Tell Cops

In the Line of Duty

Any law enforcement agency that has been involved in shooting a dog, especially should the animal die, knows that the public and media can get very angry in the aftermath. This updated program is designed to give all patrol officers vital information which may, one day or night, conceivably help them avoid such an incident. Of course, no matter the outcome, officer safety is and always will be first and foremost.

De-escalation/Some Ideas for Cops

In the Line of Duty

This training program presents tips for de-escalating situations.

Situational Awareness

In the Line of Duty

This police training program considers issues of situational awareness.

Kids in Prison Then and Now: Prison Release Hearings - Hunter and Keandre's Story

Calamari Productions

In this program, 18-year old juvenile prison inmates Hunter and Keandre discuss what life is like serving time inside a maximum-security juvenile prison as both boys await their release hearings to learn if they'll finally be released from prison. Hunter discusses his severe drug addiction while Keandre talks about his life in the child welfare system and how he ended up in trouble with the law. Originally filmed in 2012, the program features a 2023 update on each boy at the end of the video.

Is Legalizing Marijuana a Mistake?: A Debate (Audio Only)

Open to Debate

In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first states in the nation to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. By 2023, 23 states had followed their lead, and another 14 had legalized cannabis for medical use. In 2022 and 2023, however, voters in four states rejected legalization, which remains prohibited under federal law. Supporters of legalization argue that cannabis is a relatively harmless drug, that law enforcement wastes time and resources arresting and prosecuting users, and that revenue raised from taxing legal sales helps fund vital government services. Opponents of legalization argue that cannabis is a dangerous and addictive drug that can cause serious mental health problems, especially among youth. Is legalizing marijuana a mistake? This is an audio-only podcast episode.

Toxic Workplaces: What Every Cop, Supervisor and Leader Needs to Know - Part 1

In the Line of Duty

In this program, veteran police officers examine the prevalence and problems of toxic workplaces and supervisors in policing. It features Sgt.(ret.) Mark DiBona (responsible for saving many officers’ lives with his uplifting addresses nationwide), Sgt.(ret.) Byron Watson (a law enforcement chaplain), P.D. Sgt. (ret.) Betsy Brantner Smith (longtime member of one of Chicago’s largest suburban agencies and creator of course The Winning Mind for Women). These offices share vital information, tips, ideas, and approaches and strategies for dealing with toxic work environments for street officers, supervisors, and leaders.

Toxic Workplaces: What Every Cop, Supervisor and Leader Needs to Know - Part 2

In the Line of Duty

This program examines workplace issues that can become the primary reason police officers leave a department or even leave the law enforcement profession entirely and presents tips on how to deal with them to create a better work environment and improved officer retention. Featuring such veteran police officers as Lt. Randy Sutton (ret.) (one of the most decorated officers in the history of the Las Vegas Metropolitan P.D) and Sgt. (ret.) Byron Watson, the program considers how to realistically deal with workplace problems, whether on the supervisor or line office side of the desk.

12th Street: Life Beyond Bars

Filmhub

Each year 25,000 inmates are released in one of the largest prison towns in America: Huntsville, Texas. They exit and shuffle along the sidewalk, some smiling, some pensive, and all carrying onion sacks full of belongings. If their families are there, they leave into open arms. For most, though, they aren't. The majority stream past the private homes and prison offices toward the Greyhound bus station three blocks away. This story is an honest look at a day on 12th Street in Huntsville. Anchored by Elroy, a wise, seen-it-all style guru, we meet the ex-convicts restarting their lives. This documentary explores one of the most critical issues in the national debate over criminal justice reform: the flood of prisoners returning to American communities without the guidance and support needed for a successful transition back to society. What awaits them on the outside? How are they prepared to deal with the new world? Where do they go from here when they reach their first crossroad?

Interviews Inside Juvenile Prison Segregation Unit: Teenager Stedman's Story and Officer Tour of Seg

Calamari Productions

In this video, we look back at a teenager named Stedman as he served time in the segregation unit in a juvenile prison for attacking another teen inside the prison. Stedman talked to us from the segregation unit's outdoor "rec cage", a razor wire area where teens in segregation get to spend one hour a day. The rest of the time they are locked in their cells: 23 hours a day, seven days a week. This video also includes an interview with correctional officers as they take a camera crew on a tour of the prison's segregation unit, describe how kids land there, and discuss the prison's security measures during daily life on the unit. Originally filmed in 2009, the program features a 2023 update on Stedman at the end of the video.

Navajo Police: Class 57 - Part 2

HBO

As the number of recruits starts to dwindle, officers discuss the ongoing challenges facing the Navajo Nation.

Navajo Police: Class 57 - Part 3

HBO

Graduates of the police academy enter the field as rookie officers while wrestling with conflicts in their personal and professional lives.

Inside the Uvalde Response

Frontline

The real-time accounts of the response, missteps and trauma in the Uvalde school shooting. Using official body cam and audio, with ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, a reconstruction of the chaotic response at Robb Elementary and the lessons learned.

Artificial Justice

3Boxmedia

As artificial intelligence encroaches into courtrooms around the world, promising fairer rulings free from human bias, serious questions arise. Can algorithmic judges truly deliver impartial verdicts, or will they simply perpetuate or introduce injustices in new, inscrutable ways? This film examines both AI’s potential for creating better justice systems by eliminating structural inequities, as well as the risks of inadvertently encoding new forms of discrimination.

Juvies

Collective Eye Films

Twenty years ago, juveniles committed 30% of all felony arrests. Today, juveniles commit only 15% of all felonies. This is not because they are committing fewer crimes. Narrator Mark Wahlberg points out that over 200,000 children are sent through the adult court system each year. The film follows 12 juveniles, who were all prosecuted as adults. The filmmakers taught a video production class to kids in Eastlake Central Juvenile Hall, Los Angeles to encourage them to open up about their lives and the choices they made that brought them to juvenile hall.

On The Job: Inside Veterans Court

Calamari Productions

Two veterans struggling with drug, alcohol, and anger issues testify before a judge on their progress in treatment.

Ferguson/The Lessons Learned Program 1

In the Line of Duty

In this program, Ron Barber sits down with Chief Jon Belmar, of the St. Louis County(MO) Police Department, for an exclusive one-on-one interview. They discuss Ferguson and the lessons learned. Chief Belmar was at the epicenter of this incident that garnered international attention. In this extensive interview, Belmar discusses tactics, community relations, safety, and many of the other things that took place during that tumultuous time in Ferguson, MO.

Lessons Learned/Sgt. Adam Plantinga Program: Part 2

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we continue our talk with Sgt. Adam Plantinga of the San Francisco Police Department. He discusses helping victims of domestic violence, performing a thorough walk-through at death scenes, how child killers affect an entire city, and many other potentially life-saving tips and tactics.

Are Welfare Checks Cop's Most Dangerous Calls?

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with one of the Las Vegas Metropolitan P.D.’s most decorated officers, Randy Sutton, about checking the welfare calls. Sutton breaks down an incident in Fort Worth (TX) that garnered national and international media attention. He offers his analysis on this incident and many other issues that today’s law enforcement officers have to deal with on a daily basis regarding welfare checks.

Compassionate Policing/The Ultimate in De-Escalation: Part 1

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with Line of Duty Technical Adviser Randy Sutton. As a retired law enforcement officer, Randy reflects upon his career and talks about how his philosophy of policing changed early on because of the advice from his training sergeant. Once Sutton started treating everyone with compassion, he felt he was truly out on the streets to protect and serve. We will dive deeper into the concept of compassionate policing in this program.

Lifesaving, Street Smart Tips for Cops: Part 2

In the Line of Duty

Using a video magazine format, officers and students are given a wide variety of “golden nuggets”; i.e. survival, safety, and tactical tips from a wide variety of sources and law enforcement experts. Each segment will be no longer than 2:00 (mins) or so for convenient use in roll call training in addition, of course, to in-service, academy, and classroom use. Each segment includes interactive questions for class discussion, feedback and analysis.

Train the Trainer

In the Line of Duty

This program focuses on the training officer and classroom education. Sgt. Richard Simpher, now retired, was at St. Louis Police Academy for 14 years. He was an instructor for eight years, spent 3 years as Asst. Director and then the next three as Director. He shares his thoughts on what has worked well in the classroom setting and, also, what can derail an instructor. From guest instructors to having the right equipment, he covers it all in this program.

Myth Busting (In the Line of Duty, Volume 15)

In the Line of Duty

In this program we outline some myths that are repeated so often officers believe they are gospel truth — until, as we see, nothing but stark reality or the loss of lives convinces them they’re untrue.

This is Earie (Mind Games and the Powers of Observation)

In the Line of Duty

Designed for training police officers to recall data and facts, this program presents pictures for study and review. Many years ago, a great veteran detective claimed you could readily identify a subject by his or her ears. What do you think? Well, ear and now, let’s put that to the test.

Lip Service (Mind Games and the Powers of Observation)

In the Line of Duty

Lip readers know of things the rest of us don't because they know how to read lips, and with that skill comes the ability to hear by seeing a lot of what you and I may miss. Maybe just a little lip reading would be a good thing for police officers, especially when it comes to these words: gun, knife, kill, shoot, drugs, dope, attack, run, hit, pig, and doughnut. We're going to give you three sets of lips, all uttering the same word. Give it your best shot, and we'll red pencil you at the end.

The Mass Execution: Part 1 (Life and Death Row, Series 3)

BBC Worldwide Learning

One death row inmate maintains his innocence as his family fights for his life. Stacey Johnson is scheduled to be executed for a crime that he claims he didn’t commit. With just weeks to go, his wife and stepdaughter are doing all they can to stop the execution. Elsewhere Susan, whose mother was murdered by Don Davis in 1990, has been waiting for his execution for decades. She wants justice to finally be carried out so she and her family can find peace.

The Mass Execution: Part 4 (Life and Death Row, Series 3)

BBC Worldwide Learning

In this episode, the family of murdered teenager John Melbourne Jr are fighting for the execution of death row inmate Jason McGehee to go ahead. McGehee's lawyers argue that his sentence is unjust, as he is only one out of a group of teenagers responsible for the murder. In fact, the person who actually took John's life is eligible for parole in 2025. We also meet Kayla Greenwood, whose father Michael was murdered by death row inmate Kenneth Williams in a road traffic collision after he escaped from prison. In an extraordinary act of forgiveness, Kayla is desperate to reconnect the killer with the daughter, Jasmine, he hasn't seen for 17 years.

Edged Weapons: Don’t Let One Kill You

In the Line of Duty

Presenting crucial teaching points about the most common mistakes officers make when confronted by someone with an edged weapon, this program presents counters and remedies for officers to practice and use for honing their edged-weapons responses and skills. The course features instruction and training from Sgt. (Ret.) Erwin Ballarta of the Texas D.P.S. who for many years was one of the nation’s premiere teachers regarding edged-weapon response by law enforcement.

Iron Will to Survive - Burned Alive: The Incredible Journey of Officer Jason Schechterle

In the Line of Duty

This program details the horrific crash that left Phoenix officer Jason Schechterle with fourth-degree burns and life-changing disfiguring injuries and also features an interview with Jason more than two decades later, discussing his incredible emotional and spiritual journey. Since leaving law enforcement, Jason has concentrated his efforts on motivational speaking and is in demand not only by law enforcement but also a wide variety of groups and organizations worldwide. The program provides viewers with hope and inspiration to overcome challenges.

Young Criminals, Adult Punishment

Nightline

As crimes committed by youngsters become progressively more violent, the criminal justice system must decide whether harsh sentences given out to adult criminals, including capital punishment, should also apply to violent young offenders. This ABC News Nightline examines the issue through the eyes of young criminals, their families, and attorneys, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials. Herbert Hoelter of the National Criminal Justice Commission examines the various state laws governing juvenile punishment. He suggests rehabilitation for kids who commit violent crimes but do not fall into the category of "super-predators" who may never benefit from rehabilitation. (22 minutes)

Shots Fired

Frontline

Amid record police shootings in Utah, an investigation into the use of deadly force in the state. With The Salt Lake Tribune, an examination of police training, tactics, and accountability; and racial disparities in the way force is used.

Col. Grossman: Identifying and Stopping Active Killers

In the Line of Duty

Active killers: Who are they? What are their traits? What can cops, and the hundreds of thousands of gun-free zones in America, do to stop them? Cops are no longer standing on the sidelines during an active shooting. They are going into the fray immediately and engaging the active shooter; or as Lt. Col. Grossman calls them…active killers.

Ambush Recognition

In the Line of Duty

This training program examines ambush recognition. From tactics employed by bad guys to lure in cops, to response protocol once you realize you are in an ambush situation, instructor Dick Fairburn presents an in-depth course on ambush recognition.

Carfentanil and the Gray Death

In the Line of Duty

In its purest form, it is used as an elephant tranquilizer. Now it is being “cut” and used in heroin, cocaine and even pain pills, i.e. Percocet. Besides users overdosing, it is affecting first responders because exposure to this drug can have immediate and severe effects. In this program, we will examine and discuss ways to respond to victims; how to prevent first responders from being exposed and also recognition so that these first responders are aware when dealing with a subject who has Carfentanil on their person.

Watching Your Six: Part 2

In the Line of Duty

This training program is broken up into four different segments. At the beginning of each segment there are key teaching points designed to make them more interactive and provoke discussion. This program discusses de-escalation, restaurant safety, lie detection, and CPR.

De-Escalation

In the Line of Duty

This training program covers one of the biggest hot-button issues in law enforcement today—de-escalation. Taken from classroom instruction by Officer and instructor Chris Stoaks of Bend (OR) Police Dept., “de-escalation is what happens in-between contact and resolution.” This program is designed for the street officer who comes in contact with people, in high-stress and troubled circumstances, and gives them the tools to, possibly, de-escalate the situation.

Suicide Prevention/Sgt. Mark DiBona Program: Part 1

In the Line of Duty

This training program discusses the topic of suicide among law enforcement officers and first-responders. This problem has reached what some are calling epidemic proportions. The taboo of asking for help has to be removed. There are many signs to look for among your fellow officers who may be hurting and in need of help. We talk with a former law enforcement officer who has been through this battle and he shares his story in hopes of giving other officers a reason to keep on fighting.

Betty Shelby: Surviving the Aftermath of a Fatal O.I.S.

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we discuss how to deal with the aftermath of being in the national spotlight after a fatal officer involved shooting. Officer Betty Shelby was in the middle of a media firestorm when video of her officer-involved shooting was released for the entire world to see. In this exclusive in-depth interview, she discusses all of the details directly following the incident. Some of the topics include her legal defense, personal safety, finances, and much more in this must-see program. She and her husband, also a law enforcement officer, tell cops there are many preparations one must make prior to such a traumatic incident.

Coronavirus and Safety/What Every Cop Needs to Know

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, we talk with Dr. Andrew Dennis, a nationally-prominent trauma surgeon who also happens to be a full-time cop. Dr. Dennis talks about policing during a pandemic and what changes law enforcement may go through in the future. He also covers training and safety during these challenging times.

Lifesaving, Street Smart Tips for Cops: Part 1

In the Line of Duty

Using a video magazine format, officers and students are given a wide variety of “golden nuggets”; i.e. survival, safety, and tactical tips from a wide variety of sources and law enforcement experts. Each segment will be no longer than 2:00 (mins) or so for convenient use in roll call training in addition, of course, to in-service, academy, and classroom use. Each segment includes interactive questions for class discussion, feedback and analysis.

Lifesaving, Street Smart Tips for Cops: Part 4

In the Line of Duty

Using a video magazine format, officers and students are given a wide variety of “golden nuggets”; i.e. survival, safety, and tactical tips from a wide variety of sources and law enforcement experts. Each segment will be no longer than 2:00 (mins) or so for convenient use in roll call training in addition, of course, to in-service, academy, and classroom use. Each segment includes interactive questions for class discussion, feedback and analysis.

Restaurant Safety

In the Line of Duty

This police training program considers restaurant safety.

The Mass Execution: Part 2 (Life and Death Row, Series 3)

BBC Worldwide Learning

Two death row inmates, due to be executed on the same night, fight for survival. Death row inmate Stacey Johnson is trying to get his execution stayed on the basis that DNA testing could prove his innocence. However, the daughter of Johnson’s victim, who witnessed the murder, is fighting for the execution to go ahead. Ledell Lee is scheduled to die on the same night as Johnson. His attorney is attempting to halt the execution on the basis that he didn’t receive a fair trial.

The Mass Execution: Part 3 (Life and Death Row, Series 3)

BBC Worldwide Learning

In this episode we meet Lynn Scott, the sister of death row inmate Jack Jones - the next prisoner in line to die. Jones has severe medical problems including diabetes, which led to him having a leg amputated in prison. Jones and his sister are worried that the number of medications he is on could mean the lethal injection drugs don't work properly, resulting in an agonising death. However, the family of Jones's victim Mary Phillips say they have waited more than 20 years for the execution, and they are desperate for justice to be done. We also meet inmate Marcel Williams who is on death row for the rape and murder of 22-year-old Stacy Rae Errickson. With only weeks to go before Williams's execution, his attorney Jason Kearney is fighting to save his client's life, arguing that Williams's original lawyers made serious mistakes during his trial. Kearney says these mistakes meant the jury didn't hear vital evidence that could still save him from execution.

Elder Abuse: What Every Cop and Social Worker Needs to Know

In the Line of Duty

This program provides officers and investigators crucial information and knowledge they will need when coming across or investigating potential instances of elder abuse. Whether physical, mental or financial rip-offs and scams, the cost to our elderly is in the billions of dollars every year. Such situations call for first responders to have a ‘toolbox’ of information at their disposal, because elder abuse can often be a very complex problem. It can also require those investigating it to be able to call upon their training and education very quickly and with extreme attentiveness since, frequently, an investigator may only get a few minutes to analyze and determine an appropriate course of action. This video features Sgt. (Ret.) Betsy Brantner Smith whose many years as a respected law enforcement officer and trainer (including elder services), makes her the ideal focal point for knowledge-sharing. She discusses the intricacies of an elder abuse call and offers insights in how best to handle the response.

Inside Drug Court: Family Court Hearing

Calamari Productions

A single mom and her children appear in court as the mom discusses her success in drug treatment programs.

Episode 9: Capital Punishment

Independent Production Fund

This program explores the circumstances in which capital punishment may be justified, and considers the morality of retribution.

Police Chaplains/When a Cop Dies

In the Line of Duty

The police chaplain is playing an increasingly more important role in law enforcement. Because police jobs are dangerous and high stress, officers need someone to talk to whether they know it or not. The chaplain plays a big role in dealing with the mind, spirit, and body. This program highlights what chaplains do, why they do it, and why having a chaplain on staff may be vital to your department.

Dealing With the Mentally Ill

In the Line of Duty

This is a pioneering law enforcement training video that features the nationally-recognized program of the Albuquerque (NM) PD, which is at the very forefront of officer training for dealing with the mentally ill and disturbed. Mental health experts with the department are interviewed at length for their expertise. The department’s training program for officers is analyzed and scrutinized. The video takes viewers out to ride with Albuquerque officers to see first-hand how this department is implementing their strategy and why it has become the state-of-the-art in the entire country’s law enforcement community.

Courtroom Testimony

In the Line of Duty

Proper courtroom testimony and etiquette is vital for all officers. Sooner or later, they all wind up in court. Officers on the stand can make or break cases for prosecutors. It is one of the most difficult and least understood assignments for any officer. This program will make all who view it more effective on the stand.

Body Cameras: What Every Cop Needs to Know

In the Line of Duty

Video technology has come a long way in the last few decades and it’s only getting better but are body cameras all they are cracked up to be? Will they help or hinder law enforcement? Many feel that body cams are a great way for cops and those in law enforcement to improve their credibility with those they serve and build trust within their communities. In fact, what many law enforcement departments are realizing is that body cams and the video they capture can be their best friend. Some of the best data and feedback on body cameras comes from one of the trailblazers. In this program, we will hear from the Rialto Police Department on how they successfully navigated the implementation of the TASER/AXON body cameras within their department.

Use of Force: Report Writing

In the Line of Duty

How many times have you looked forward to report writing with the same anticipation as raking your fingers across a chalkboard? For every use of force there will be an accompanying use of force report. Meaning you can make it or break it with the written word. “Do you think it’s important to understand how we are attacked in litigation? Of course it is. Write it like it is,” says trainer Kevin Dillon. This program will show you how report writing may just be a long lost and best friend.

Suicide Prevention/Sgt. Mark DiBona Program: Part 2

In the Line of Duty

This program continues discussion of suicide prevention and includes specifics for establishing a successful peer-to-peer support program, the critical nature of having a program, and exactly who departments should name to head up their programs. It offers detailed information for traumatic incident de-briefings, considering what should be said to officers following incidents in the wake of traumatic incidents and calls. It provides exact wording to use when approaching officers who may be struggling as well as important things not to say or do when trying to communicate with (potentially) hurting brothers and sisters. It emphasizes how vitally important confidentiality is when dealing with officers’ mental health and wellness issues and explains the critical need for mental health issues to be de-stigmatized.

HazMat Response/What Cops Should Know

In the Line of Duty

This training program discusses what police officers should know about hazardous materials.

Tourniquet

In the Line of Duty

This policing training program discusses toruniquests.

CPR

In the Line of Duty

This policing training program discusses CPR.

Cops and Social Media

In the Line of Duty

This training program considers issues of policing and social media.

Texas Trooper Shot Dead By Elderly Man (In the Line of Duty, Volume 11)

In the Line of Duty

One of the most stark and overwhelming training videos, this program is an absolute must for any police training library. Entirely caught on tape, an elderly rifle wielder guns down a Texas trooper and then stands idly by, rifle in hand, as back-up officers arrive. The program features interviews with officers involved, presenting innumerable lessons learned and expert analysis.

Violent Groundfight Erupts: Are you Prepared? Part 1 (In the Line of Duty, Volume 14)

In the Line of Duty

A Dayton(OH) police officer initiates a traffic stop with an older subject. During the course of the stop, the subject attacks the officer and tries to go for his gun. The subject is finally subdued with the help of a passing motorist who witnessed the attack. This program breaks down the struggle and reviews the factors leading up to this attack. It also looks at the officer’s options and the choices that he made during the struggle.

Violent Groundfight Erupts: Are you Prepared? Part 2 (In the Line of Duty, Volume 14)

In the Line of Duty

Useful for training police officers, this program shows Officer Joshua Campbell dispatched to a Walgreens pharmacy to pick up surveillance video of an armed robbery that took place just a few hours earlier around 2:15 am. As he enters, there is a customer in the store at the counter allegedly buying a pack of gum. Even with Officer Campbell standing right behind the counter in the direct line of sight of the checker (the same checker involved in the armed robbery just a few hours earlier) he witnesses this "customer" reach over the counter and start emptying the register. He must then quickly decide how best to proceed after witnessing this felony right before his eyes.

Shootout in Conroe: What Would You Have Done? (In the Line of Duty, Volume 14)

In the Line of Duty

A veteran Texas officer responds to a call for a man with a shotgun outside a local bakery. But his decision not to pull the trigger on the rifle wielder, for the sake of potentially innocent bystanders, nearly cost him his life. What would you have done?

El Segundo Movie Theater Gunfight (In the Line of Duty, Volume 14)

In the Line of Duty

In this training program, Lt. Ray Garcia and Det. Scott O’Connor are on assignment at an El Segundo, CA movie theater working security. They had both worked this assignment before, and it had been a very routine evening. At one point they are both called over by the manager who needed help resolving a dispute with a patron demanding a refund without a receipt. Before they know it, a raging gun battle erupts and they find themselves in the fight for their lives.

Killing Trooper Coates: What Has Changed Since? (In the Line of Duty, Volume 15)

In the Line of Duty

This police video training deals with updates the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) has made since the death of Trooper Mark Coates on November 20, 1992. It is in his memory that this program is dedicated, as well as to the memory of the other 49 SCHP troopers who, as of this program, have given their lives since the patrol was organized in 1931.

Cops and Black Eyes (In the Line of Duty, Volume 15)

In the Line of Duty

How many ways are there to derail your career? A cop gets a black eye and it could end a career, or even life as he or she knew it. Perhaps no other career gives you as many opportunities to screw up, and get negative worldwide publicity, as law enforcement. This program is a brief overview of the many ways in which cops have jeopardized their careers, and the life and safety of others in some cases, through lapses in judgment to outright criminal behavior.

Lips That Lie (Mind Games and the Powers of Observation)

In the Line of Duty

Designed for training police officers to recall data and facts, this program presents pictures for study and review. How many times have you seen an argument on the baseball field and wondered what was being said? If you could only 'read lips', it'd make for some very salty and entertaining viewing, wouldn't it? Even in daily encounters, knowing even a little bit of lip reading could be beneficial. So, here goes in Lips that Lie, you get your chance to try to 'read' what the lips are saying.

The Eyes Have (Mind Games and the Powers of Observation)

In the Line of Duty

Designed for training police officers to recall data and facts, this program presents pictures for study and review. If you were a cop, what’s one the first things you’d notice about a subject? Probably the eyes, but do you really see them? Here’s a little test of your Eye-Q, that we’ve thrown in a ringer or two, so I assure you, you won’t be stumped. You’ll have to eyeball these quickly now, so try not to blink. Here we go!

Bogie and Bacall (Mind Games and the Powers of Observation)

In the Line of Duty

Designed for training police officers to recall data and facts, this program presents pictures for study and review. Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were, perhaps the coolest couple on the silver screen back in the day. Let's see how well you know their mannerisms, patter, and props in this short scene before we come back and ask, "Did you see that?"

The Toughest Beat

Filmhub

A chilling look inside California's toughest maximum-security prisons, where prison cops and inmates are locked together in a hidden world of isolation, violence, misery and unrelenting stress.

A Mythology of Mass Killers

ShortCuts TV

Mass killings, described by the FBI as four or more unlawful killings in a single event, devastate communities and create fear across countries. If we’re going to begin to understand what makes someone randomly kill large numbers of people, it’s important to distinguish between the evidence and the mythology. This film examines three major myths: that random mass killings are a relatively recent phenomenon; that all mass killers are insane; and that mass killing is a form of "suicide by cop".

Kids in Prison Then and Now: Morris's Story - A 15 Year Timeline

Calamari Productions

In this criminal justice documentary, teenager Morris is brought into detention after cops find him smoking weed outside of an apartment building. Turns out Morris also had an outstanding bench warrant for not appearing at a previous court hearing. This exclusive documentary shows what life inside is really like for juveniles who are arrested and must spend time in detention, as well as go before a judge to learn their fate. This documentary traces Morris's story from the night police brought him into detention in handcuffs, to his emotional visit with his mom, to two juvenile court hearings where Morris testifies on the stand. Morris also has to listen to his mom as she testifies about his behavior at home and what she thinks is best for Morris. Originally filmed in 2008, the program features a 2023 update at the end of the video.

Kids in Adult Prison First Day Inside: Intake, Move-In, Interviews - Harrison and Gabe's Story

Calamari Productions

This video takes an unprecedented look at the process involved as two 17-year old boys arrive in a prison van to be processed into a maximum-security adult prison. Cameras capture the entire first day inside, from going through the intake unit where they are processed and given prison clothing, to walking the prison yard to the youth unit -- a cellblock inside the prison that houses all kids under the age of 18 who have been sentenced as adults in the criminal justice system. Scenes also include the boys moving into their new cell and going through the orientation interview. This video also includes an interview with the intake officer as the boys first arrive, as well as interviews with the boys inside their cell. Originally filmed in 2009, the program features a 2023 update at the end of the video detailing where the boys are today.

Teens Behind Bars: Ricky's Juvenile Court Hearing

Calamari Productions

In this juvenile court hearing, we see teenager Ricky in front of a juvenile judge as he pleads his case. Ricky is in juvenile detention after being picked up on a bench warrant for running away from an out-of-state placement facility. During this video, we see Ricky, his attorney, the judge, and the prosecutor go over the details of Ricky's case as Ricky sits on the witness stand and hopes that they understand why he did what he did. During his testimony, he takes full responsibility for his actions, but also explains he completed every step of the program and couldn't understand why he was still required to spend more time away from home. Originally filmed in 2008, the program features a 2023 update at the end of the video.

AI and Its Amazing Portent for Law Enforcement

In the Line of Duty

From the largest agencies to the smallest departments, artificial intelligence is having an impact on the nature of law enforcement. This program looks at how AI is already being used in various aspects of law enforcement, from solving previously unsolvable homicides to rapidly producing reports that used to take hours, getting real-time crime information from multiple sources, and creating interactive simulations for training. It features Sgt. Joshua Lee, an expert in financial crime and police technology.

Police Body Cams

NewsHour Productions

The use of police body cameras has become much more widespread in recent years with the hope that they will curb police violence and improve accountability. But a new investigation by ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine found it can often take months or years before the video is released, if at all. In this NewsHour production, William Brangham discussed more with Eric Umansky of ProPublica.

Policing the Police 2020

PBS

Race, policing and the struggle to hold departments accountable. In the wake of George Floyd’s killing, New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb examines prospects for reform and returns to the case of one troubled department he first visited in 2016.

Navajo Police: Class 57 - Part 1

HBO

A class of 28 new recruits enters the Navajo Police Academy hoping to serve a community facing a severe shortage of officers.

Documenting Police Use of Force

Frontline

This program investigates deaths after police used tactics like prone restraint and other “less lethal” force. With The Associated Press, thr program draws on police records, autopsy reports and body cam footage to provide the most expansive tally of such deaths nationwide.

Murder of Deputy Dinkheller, Featuring Artificial Intelligence Enhancements

In the Line of Duty

Considered to be one of the most powerful and important training programs ever produced for law enforcement, this video follows the execution murder of Georgia Deputy Kyle Dinkheller, who stopped the suspect in a routine stop for speeding. This version of the video has been enhanced by artificial intelligence and also includes AI-generated questions and answers for discussion and analysis. Originally produced in 2001.

Sex Ed Programs in Schools (Retro Report on PBS)

PBS

Sex ed programs in schools are informed by past failures. Busting a crime myth. AIDS hot spots. The legacy of Napster. Andy Borowitz examines Anita Bryant’s unintended influence.

Oakland's Juvenile Squad

Prime Entertainment Group

This documentary follows the juvenile squad of the police department of Oakland, California. Following Lieutenant Willey and his team of expert police officers, we learn about how they work to dismantle one of the most terrifying and common crimes in Oakland: sex slavery and trafficking of minor girls. With testimonies from the police squad, the criminals, and victims, this program shows the inner workings of one of the country’s criminal justice teams.

On The Job: Juvenile Prison Teacher Connie

Calamari Productions

A Special Education teacher in a juvenile facility discusses working with teens behind bars.

Incarcerated Kids Interview: Juvenile Intake-Morris

Calamari Productions

Teenager Morris arrives at juvenile detention and goes through the Intake process before being placed in his cell.

On the President’s Orders

PBS

This is the story of President Duterte's campaign against drug dealers and addicts in the Philippines, told with unprecedented and intimate access to both sides of the bloody war--the Manila police and an ordinary family from the slums.

Since I Been Down

BayView Entertainment LLC.

"Since I Been Down" tells the dramatic story of how an American community held captive by 1990’s punitive policies led children into gangs, violence and drugs, and for a false sense of safety, security and prosperity, this community rushed to discard the poorest, targeted brown and black youth into prisons for life. Nearly forty years later, a model and pathway to justice and healing is led from inside prison walls. A pathway uncovering, why children turn to violence, and a model of justice to transform their lives, prisons, justice and our own humanity. This is a story told by those who live it.

Should Prosecutors Pursue Minor Crimes?: A Debate

Open to Debate

In the United States, prosecutors file about 13 million misdemeanor cases each year. These cases, which constitute about 80 percent of all cases nationwide, are mainly low-level, nonviolent crimes, such as drug possession, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, and prostitution. The district attorney’s offices in areas like Suffolk County, Massachusetts, and the New York City borough of Manhattan, have implemented new policies stating they would no longer prosecute certain minor crimes unless they accompanied a felony, a more serious offense. Prosecuting such crimes, they argue, wastes time and money that could be better spent on pursuing murderers, rapists, and other violent criminals. Three-quarters of nonviolent misdemeanor cases don’t result in convictions, they note, but can still permanently affect a person’s criminal record, job prospects, and ability to secure housing. They also point to recent studies that suggest prosecuting minor crimes, especially those from first-time offenders, actually increases crime. Opponents reject these claims, arguing that prosecuting misdemeanor cases is essential to protecting society and keeping communities safe. Failure to prosecute such offenses will encourage repeat criminal activity, threaten law-abiding citizens, and raise crime rates. Should prosecutors pursue minor crimes?

Kids in Prison Segregation: What Our Cameras Saw - Kenneth's Story and Attempted Escape

Calamari Productions

This video features an interview with a teen prisoner who attempted to jump a juvenile prison's razor wire fence when he became despondent about his life and incarceration. During an interview with the teen from his cell, he discusses a tragic childhood filled with child welfare placements, institutionalization in a mental hospital, and suicidal tendencies. Originally filmed in 2009, the program features a 2023 update at the end of the video.

60-Years For Killing Parents: NYT Magazine Journalist Visits Prisoner Who Became Friend

Calamari Productions

Author and NYT Magazine journalist Scott Anderson befriends a man, Greg Ousley, who was 15-years old when he was sentened to 60 years in prison. In this interview inside Greg's prison, Scott and Greg meet face-to-face for the first time in several years. Scott interviews Greg about everything that has transpired in his life since the time of his incarceation at age 15, including the New York Times Magazine cover story Scott wrote on Greg's case, and Greg's recent trip back to his hometown — the first time in 30 years — for a court hearing on a possible sentence modification. Afterward, Calamari Productions Founder/Executive Producer Karen Grau interviews Scott and Greg about their unique friendship that has lasted decades. Originally filmed in 2015, the program features a 2023 update at the end of the video.