Spotlights focus on a specific topic or program related to law enforcement.
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January 10, 2023
Leadership Spotlight: Addressing Disengagement
“Quiet quitting” is a disturbing trend affecting agencies, but leaders can take positive action.
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December 7, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: New Bern Noble Knights
A youth chess club allows members to learn and play the game with officers of the New Bern, North Carolina, Police Department.
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November 9, 2022
Leadership Spotlight: Effectively Managing Personnel
By knowing their programs and the employees who handle them, leaders can better organize and manage their agency.
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October 5, 2022
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Solving Homicides with Trading Cards
The Miami-Dade Police Department distributed trading cards to the community to obtain information on unsolved homicides.
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September 7, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: Shop Talk
Officers of the Irving, Texas, Police Department interact with barbers and customers of local barbershops to bolster community relationships.
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September 7, 2022
Leadership Spotlight: Teachable Moments
Successful leaders encourage and celebrate employees’ growth, empowering them and boosting their morale.
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August 8, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: National Faith and Blue Weekend
Every October, houses of worship and law enforcement agencies jointly organize activities designed to foster an environment of healing and reconciliation.
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July 7, 2022
Leadership Spotlight: The Connected Leader
Effective leaders understand that people, not processes, hold the key to organizational success.
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June 6, 2022
Officer Wellness Spotlight: Prevention and Early Detection of Heart Disease
Five healthy lifestyle changes can help lower an officer’s risk of heart disease.
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May 5, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: FBI Explorers
Disadvantaged teens and young adults in the Chicago area learn about law enforcement and career opportunities through this valuable program.
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April 6, 2022
Leadership Spotlight: A Calm, Focused Mind
The most effective leaders remain present, undistracted, and centered on the best path forward.
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March 9, 2022
Leadership Spotlight: Is Happiness Overrated?
Instead of pursuing happiness, leaders should focus on optimism and its many benefits.
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March 9, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: Building Bridges
In Niagara County, New York, the Building Bridges program fosters relationships and trust between law enforcement and children living in high-crime areas.
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February 8, 2022
Community Outreach Spotlight: “COPTOBER” Community Fair
The first “COPTOBER” Community Fair allowed area residents to interact with the Redlands, California, Police Department in a fun, relaxed environment.
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January 11, 2022
Forensic Spotlight: Dowsing for Human Remains — Considerations for Investigators
Investigators should rely on research to decide whether dowsing is appropriate, reliable, and valid.
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