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November 9, 2022
Focus on Officer Safety: Getting to Know the Adversary
The FBI leverages valuable data and resources to help agencies improve officer safety.
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September 7, 2022
Focus on Officer Wellness: Importance of a Certified Wellness Coach
Certifying an officer to provide on-site mental and physical counseling will improve department members’ well-being.
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June 6, 2022
Focus on Training: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
The strain of the opioid crisis on law enforcement, medical personnel, communities and schools, and social services requires a comprehensive approach to training.
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June 9, 2021
Focus on Media Relations: Earning Positive Press
By following these seven steps, agencies can improve the likelihood of receiving positive coverage.
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March 11, 2021
Focus on Training: A Budget-Friendly, Reality-Based Solution
With creativity and innovation, one department found an inexpensive way to increase and improve active shooter and scenario training.
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February 11, 2021
Focus on Social Media: Effectively Managing Messages
Through social media, agencies can communicate directly with the public to help shape an accurate narrative of events and request necessary assistance.
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April 9, 2020
Focus on Written Communications: Effective Professional Writing
A common-sense approach enables police professionals to produce concise and effective written products.
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December 9, 2019
Focus on Forensics: Tattoo and Symbol Analysis in the FBI
A unique team of FBI cryptanalysts uses image analysis to assist law enforcement organizations in the pursuit of justice.
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July 9, 2019
Focus on Report Writing: Old Habits Can Hold Officers Back
By following sensible writing practices—and ignoring problematic, outdated ones—officers can write reports more efficiently and with greater clarity.
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July 9, 2019
School Shooters Can Be Stopped: A Valuable New Resource
The new documentary “Echoes of Columbine” offers valuable insight regarding the prevention of these tragedies.
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March 7, 2019
Focus on Social Media: Communication as a Function of Leadership
Two leaders use the power of social media during a catastrophic natural disaster.
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July 12, 2018
Focus on Training: Developing Situational Awareness as a Community-Engagement Initiative
This instruction can help law enforcement agencies address security concerns and establish rapport with the people they serve.
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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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October 6, 2016
Focus on Officer Wellness: Building Community Trust Requires Supporting Healthy Officers
Law enforcement personnel must take responsibility for their health and well-being by making the commitment to strengthen and condition themselves to better handle negative effects of the job.
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March 9, 2016
Focus on Leadership: Leading Through Listening
Leaders create an empathetic climate through effective listening, developing the capacity to relate to the experience and emotional foundation of another person.
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