The use of emergency lights on a POV, or personal operating vehicle/privately owned vehicle, is a topic that there is a lot of debate over. Whether or not civilians should be allowed to use emergency lights at all, or whether they should be set aside … read more

THE IACP YOUTH FOCUSED POLICING AGENCY SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL The IACP Youth Focused Policing Agency Self-Assessment Tool is a way that police departments can take an honest, thorough look at their own policies, procedures, and behavior. This Polic … read more

Recruiting brave men and women to risk their lives while protecting their community might seem like a great job, but when you throw in that it’s a volunteer position, it may be difficult to convince some to join. So, how do you get around this? Ho … read more

Volunteer firefighters are noble, honorable, and charitable. These men and women do everything paid firefighters do for free often making personal sacrifices to do so. Besides coming to the aid of neighbors in trouble, volunteers often work full-t … read more

Introduction: The National First Responders Organization defines a first responder as any individual who runs toward an event rather than away. In most cases this select group is made up of police officers, firefighters, EMS, and the trained … read more

Volunteer firefighters are found in small and large communities across the US. People like you and me count on volunteers to fulfill essential duties. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that near 70-percent of firefighters take on … read more

At Extreme Tactical Dynamics, we sell an extensive range of emergency vehicle lights and suitable for full-time first responders and volunteers. Thousands of people in the US offer their time and skills to boost emergency services and respond t … read more

....Agencies Shoot for National Recognition for your VIPS Program! The IACP in partnership with the BJA, Bureau of Justice Assistance, sets guidelines for the VIPS programs across the USA. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity … read more