Spotlights focus on a specific topic or program related to law enforcement.
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July 8, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Preparation for Crisis
Critical incident leaders must stand ready to face challenges when events occur; a useful checklist can help.
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June 10, 2020
Community Outreach Spotlight: Connecting Kids and Police Through Video Games
Officers from the Taunton, Massachusetts, Police Department found a unique way to reach out to local youths.
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June 10, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Appreciating Others’ Burdens
Effective leaders recognize that their employees deal with various issues every day, and they strive not to make work another burden for them.
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May 7, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Delivering Bad News to Employees
By properly informing employees of nonselection for a promotion or other assignment, leaders can help ensure their motivation and commitment to the organization.
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April 9, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Mistakes and Forgiveness
Leaders must seek forgiveness when necessary and be willing to offer it to others as well.
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March 11, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Lessons Learned
Two important axioms can help leaders as they guide their personnel to success.
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February 11, 2020
Social Media Spotlight: Communication as a Tool to Fight Violent Crime
Social media platforms give police departments direct access to members of the public to garner their support and help in fighting crime.
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February 11, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Leading Through Others’ Success
Effective leaders inspire, motivate, and empower others to excel, thus facilitating organizational success.
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January 14, 2020
Leadership Spotlight: Redefining Leadership Presence
An emotionally intelligent approach to command presence within police departments can have transformational effects.
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January 14, 2020
Community Outreach Spotlight: Safeguarding Senior Communities
Through informational seminars, the Abington, Massachusetts, Police Department strives to provide seniors with tools to guard against fraud and abuse.
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December 9, 2019
Leadership Spotlight: Leading Through Delegation
Productive leaders empower and develop their employees by trusting them to complete tasks independently.
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November 6, 2019
Leadership Spotlight: Courage Can Be Found in the Strangest Places
Effective leaders display courage not only through outward actions but also honest, deep self-reflection that identifies and mitigates barriers to success.
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November 6, 2019
Community Outreach Spotlight: Partnering to Make Purposeful Art
The Rapid City, South Dakota, Police Department and local youths created a mural depicting law enforcement’s role in protecting families from domestic violence.
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October 10, 2019
Leadership Spotlight: Improving Effectiveness with Trusted Advisors
Welcoming honest feedback from trusted advisors can help leaders improve their performance and address some organizational concerns before they arise.
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September 10, 2019
Leadership Spotlight: Recognizing Your Organization’s Culture
By examining organizational culture, leaders can identify problem areas and help protect the agency’s reputation.
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