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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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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May 10, 2017
School Resource Officers and Violence Prevention: Best Practices (Part Two)
Officers have important steps to take in identifying and mitigating threats to school safety.
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May 10, 2017
Perspective: Writing Clear, Effective Police Reports - No English Degree Required
Officers can enhance their report writing skills by applying some basic principles.
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April 11, 2017
School Resource Officers and Violence Prevention: Best Practices (Part One)
Establishing a law enforcement-school partnership presents many considerations and challenges.
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April 11, 2017
Perspective: Building the Right Culture for the Organization
Law enforcement leaders must ensure that their agencies exude a culture that earns trust and confidence.
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March 9, 2017
Legal Digest: Supreme Court Cases - 2015-2016 Term
During its 2015-2016 session, the U.S. Supreme Court decided cases of interest to the law enforcement community.
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March 9, 2017
Perspective: Embracing the Spiritual Dimension of Law Enforcement
Most officers want to feel, embrace, nurture, and enhance the spiritual aspect of their careers and themselves. Ignoring this essential part of their essence often weakens them. However, acknowledging and nourishing it strengthens and fortifies officers.
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March 9, 2017
A reprint of an article from February 1977 focuses on the history of railroad crime.
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February 13, 2017
Consular Notification and Access
This article discusses the procedures, resources, and legal obligations involved in the arrest of U.S. citizens abroad.
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February 13, 2017
Cops Mentoring Kids: An Investment in Crime Reduction
The Hollywood, Florida Police Department’s Cops Mentoring Kids program connects Hollywood police officers who serve as mentors with at-risk students in local schools.
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