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April 9, 2024
Body Swab DNA Collection in Death Investigations
In suspicious death or suspected homicide investigations, collecting touch DNA evidence through body swabs at the death scene or during the autopsy provides a critical opportunity to link the suspect to the crime scene or victim.
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March 7, 2024
Playing the Long Game: Law Enforcement Recruitment
Amid staffing shortages and negative public perception, long-term investments will produce high-quality candidates.
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February 8, 2024
Suicide Pacts: Deciding to Die Together
Agencies should know how to address these rare and sometimes misunderstood cases.
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January 10, 2024
Facing the Talent Crisis in Law Enforcement (Part 3)
Part 3 of this three-part article series focuses on coaching teams to solve problems.
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December 5, 2023
Facing the Talent Crisis in Law Enforcement (Part 2)
Part 2 of this three-part article series focuses on coaching to develop people.
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November 7, 2023
Facing the Talent Crisis in Law Enforcement (Part 1)
Part 1 of this three-part article series focuses on coaching to solve problems.
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October 10, 2023
While qualified immunity broadly shields public servants from civil or criminal liability, this protection is not absolute.
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September 5, 2023
Distractions Leave Officers Vulnerable
Officers who are alert and avoid distractions can mitigate the chances of an ambush or unprovoked attack.
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September 5, 2023
Co-Response Models in Policing
By responding alongside a clinician or service provider, officers can better handle calls related to mental health crises and/or homelessness.
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August 8, 2023
An FBI analysis of these cases revealed notable trends that should encourage law enforcement to educate the public on and facilitate the reporting of such occurrences.
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August 8, 2023
Law Enforcement Chaplains: A Confidential Resource
Chaplains are uniquely qualified to maintain confidentiality, build resilience, and provide spiritual care while helping officers avoid the stigma of seeking psychological help.
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July 11, 2023
Trauma Debrief Prior to Release of Body-Worn Camera Footage
Doctors at the New York Police Department developed a collaborative model to provide officers with professional counseling before the public release of body-worn camera footage.
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July 11, 2023
By using stories, leaders can strengthen their message.
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June 6, 2023
Shift Work and Officer Resilience
Agencies can limit shift work’s negative health effects by increasing resilience in their officers.
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June 6, 2023
Counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills can be deadly and are a growing concern for users and law enforcement.
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