Perspective
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May 6, 2021
Perspective: SWAT Team Activation—When, Why, and How
Any decision to use a SWAT team should be objective, documented, defensible, and ultimately reasonable.
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April 8, 2021
Perspective: The Champion—A Positive Force Within the Community
Balancing their roles as warriors and guardians, champions seek to better serve their communities through deep, meaningful involvement.
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March 11, 2021
Perspective: A Roadmap for Leadership
One leader shares valuable lessons learned along the way.
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January 13, 2021
Perspective: Strengthening Relationships by Managing Biases
Implicit bias training can help bridge the gaps between police agencies and the diverse communities they serve.
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December 8, 2020
Perspective: Loyalty, Oath of Office, and Public Trust
Officers must stay loyal to the solemn oath they take and virtuous in the service they provide to the community.
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November 10, 2020
Perspective: College Police Bridge Gaps at the National Academy
College and university police departments have unique expertise and perspectives that can benefit other agencies.
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October 13, 2020
Perspective: Winning the War Within—An Effective Approach
A retired lieutenant shares his life-changing experiences with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
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July 8, 2020
Perspective: Importance of Vulnerability in Law Enforcement
Officers must embrace vulnerability to grow and develop holistically and to cultivate trust in their communities.
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May 7, 2020
Perspective: Need for Critical Thinking in Police Training
Law enforcement training should increase emphasis on critical thinking to better prepare officers for appropriate responses to both everyday and crisis situations.
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February 11, 2020
Perspective: Proactive Professional Development
Officers can enjoy success during a law enforcement career and after retirement by actively fulfilling short- and long-term goals.
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November 6, 2019
Perspective: Increasing Officer Resilience Through Servant Leadership
Servant leaders can strengthen their personnel and prepare them for the challenges ahead.
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October 10, 2019
Perspective: Unbundling Beliefs and Values
Refusal to separate our beliefs and values damages effective communication and limits our ability to solve problems in dialogue with others who are unlike us.
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September 10, 2019
Perspective: Open Door, Empty Chair
Effective leaders venture out into the organization and community to build relationships and ask how to improve.
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May 8, 2019
Perspective: Importance of Park Police Departments
These valuable agencies provide unique, essential services not offered by traditional law enforcement entities.
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December 14, 2018
Perspective: Meeting Individual and Organizational Wellness Needs
A balanced, holistic approach can promote employee and agency health, thus shielding against the rigors of the profession.
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