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August 6, 2024
Perspective: Preplanning Emergency Responses
An easily recalled mental model can help officers proceed thoughtfully and intentionally when responding to emergencies.
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March 7, 2024
Perspective: Not Rock Bottom … but Bedrock
While failures and setbacks are painful and difficult, they can be overcome and used to one’s advantage.
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November 7, 2023
Perspective: Surviving Litigation Through Resilience
A police captain explains the litigation process and encourages affected officers to find resilience through education and peer support.
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August 8, 2023
Perspective: Safeguarding Schools from Active Shooters
While there have been advances in protecting students and staff, there are still areas for improvement.
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July 11, 2023
Perspective: The Impact of Life Experiences on Police Officers
Life experiences influence officers during use-of-force decision-making.
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June 6, 2023
Perspective: Changing the Narrative
Statistics that offer an accurate picture — that officers do genuinely good work — can improve the way the public sees police.
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May 9, 2023
Perspective: Mentoring New Officers
Agencies should consider implementing a formal mentorship program for new hires to help create a positive work environment and provide a path to personal and professional wellness.
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February 9, 2023
Perspective: Registries for Persons Prone to Wandering
One police department has created voluntary registries for officers to use in assisting individuals who wander and their loved ones.
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October 5, 2022
Perspective: Managing Leadership Burnout
A law enforcement leader shares his personal journey and offers tips on how to pursue wellness and rediscover passion and purpose.
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July 7, 2022
Perspective: Benefits of a Youth Leadership Academy
A youth leadership academy can help with recruiting personnel and strengthening your agency’s relationship with the community.
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May 5, 2022
A police chief encourages departments to participate in a program that allows officers to hand out vouchers instead of tickets for broken car lights.
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December 7, 2021
Perspective: The Threat of Disinformation
Law enforcement agencies must take a proactive, collaborative approach to stem the threat of disinformation in today’s data-driven environment.
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October 6, 2021
Perspective: Enhancing Your Agency’s Image During Challenging Times
In today’s difficult social and political environment, a dedicated social media presence can enhance your agency’s image and public perception.
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August 10, 2021
Perspective: Blending Public and Private Law Enforcement
A hybrid police force can provide relief to agencies with staffing concerns.
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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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