Articles provide insight on a variety of topics of interest to the law enforcement community and serve as a source of training and information sharing.
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April 17, 2018
Protected Health Information and Use-of-Force Investigations
Under specific circumstances, police agencies can access this data for valuable help in use-of-force inquiries and subsequent reporting.
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April 17, 2018
Perspective: Fairness in Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies must demonstrate impartiality to succeed.
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March 13, 2018
Law enforcement leaders can connect with and influence others simply by simply sharing their stories online.
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February 13, 2018
Autonomous Vehicles: How Will They Challenge Law Enforcement?
Police agencies must begin preparing for the trials and uncertainties presented by unmanned vehicles.
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January 17, 2018
Mindfulness and Officer Health, Job Performance, and Well-Being
Practicing mindfulness can help officers stay healthy and effective in the face of the extreme stresses they encounter.
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January 17, 2018
Focus on Report Writing: Policies and Practices
The author provides valuable tips for writing more efficient and effective police reports.
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December 14, 2017
Legal Digest: Supreme Court Cases for the 2016-2017 Term
A number of Supreme Court decisions of particular importance to law enforcement are summarized.
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November 15, 2017
By becoming more aware of the trends and patterns in these missing child cases, law enforcement agencies can implement effective investigative strategies.
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October 23, 2017
Enforcing the Laws of Wildlife and Recreation (Part Two)
This two-part article highlights the practices and challenges of an important, yet perhaps overlooked, member of law enforcement—the modern wildlife officer.
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September 27, 2017
Enforcing the Laws of Wildlife and Recreation (Part One)
This two-part article highlights the practices and challenges of an important, yet perhaps overlooked, member of law enforcement—the modern wildlife officer.
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August 14, 2017
Police militarization has become an important consideration for departments across the United States, and agencies face questions about the seemingly routine use of military tactics and equipment.
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August 14, 2017
From the Archives: A Mobile Command Post for Field Operations (January 1964)
Major incidents, including multiple alarm fires, labor disputes, disasters, intensive crime investigations, and manhunts, require major field operations involving many units of the department.
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July 13, 2017
Promotional Test Preparation: An Opportunity for Mentorship
Although challenging, the promotional testing process can help improve law enforcement officers and encourage leaders to become mentors.
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July 13, 2017
Three simple practices can help officers deal with toxic environments and circumstances.
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June 13, 2017
Problem Gambling and Suicidal Behavior: A Primer for Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers should be aware of suicidal risks among individuals detained for offenses related to problem gambling.
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