Spotlights focus on a specific topic or program related to law enforcement.
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March 4, 2025
Community Outreach Spotlight: Equine Therapy Aids Justice-Involved U.S. Veterans
Equine therapy introduces a novel approach to helping justice-involved U.S. military veterans overcome trauma.
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February 4, 2025
Officer Wellness Spotlight: Ride-Alongs Support Mental Health
In-car mental health support can increase the odds of officer retention after trauma.
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January 8, 2025
Leadership Spotlight: Looking to the Future
More than we realize, much of recruitment and retention—and the future of law enforcement—depends on our attitudes.
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January 8, 2025
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Theft Prevention and Recovery Program
An innovative program helped the Lakewood, Colorado, Police Department reduce the number of auto thefts and increase the chances of recovering stolen vehicles.
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December 10, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Be Like Water
Water has characteristics that resemble those of effective leaders.
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November 5, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Youth Leadership Academy
Hampden County, Massachusetts, Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s summer day camp offers children of incarcerated parents a chance to develop their leadership skills in a safe, supportive environment.
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October 8, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Positive Policing Program
To reward community members who make a positive difference, the Kennewick, Washington, Police Department has been issuing $100 gift cards.
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September 9, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Facing Human Realities
Law enforcement officers can succeed at their mission, despite the harsh challenges of a policing career.
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August 6, 2024
Social Media Spotlight: A Tool for Relationship Building
To craft high-impact social media messages, agencies should research and understand their audience’s demographic and psychographic characteristics.
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July 9, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Mounted Patrol Units
The Concord, North Carolina, Police Department’s Horse Mounted Patrol Unit has proven valuable to both the agency and the community.
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July 9, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Rethinking Law Enforcement Leadership Culture
Following four steps can help leaders revitalize their agency’s culture and align it with core values.
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May 7, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Weekly Outreach Walks
Every week, Wilmington, Delaware, Police Department officers, along with other officials, walk city blocks to share information and resources with residents.
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April 9, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Time for a Title Change
Designating civilian employees as “professional staff” reflects the tremendous value they offer to their agencies.
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March 7, 2024
Leadership Spotlight: Theoretical Leadership Training
By embedding theoretical leadership principles at the beginning of officers' careers, agencies can forge a new generation of effective leaders.
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March 7, 2024
Community Outreach Spotlight: Reaching At-Risk Youths
The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Police Department's FACT Unit strives to give young people a healthy alternative to gang involvement.
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