Spotlights focus on a specific topic or program related to law enforcement.
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April 17, 2018
Leadership Spotlight: Spiritual Wellness in Law Enforcement
Agencies must recognize and address the needs of their employees in this important area.
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March 13, 2018
Leadership Spotlight: Rapport and Empathy
By understanding and applying two important qualities, officers at all organizational levels can communicate more effectively.
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February 13, 2018
Leadership Spotlight: Setting the Example
Effective leaders serve as a positive model for their employees.
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February 13, 2018
Community Outreach Spotlight: Rape Aggression Defense Class
A police department partners with other agencies to teach women valuable self-defense tactics.
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January 17, 2018
Leadership Spotlight: Importance of Listening Skills
Effective leaders are attentive listeners.
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December 14, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: A Look in the Mirror
Successful leaders will examine themselves and improve where needed.
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November 15, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Have We Lost Civility?
Leaders must work well with others to build consensus and find solutions to today’s challenges.
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October 23, 2017
Community Outreach Spotlight: Run with the Police
An annual community run in Des Moines, Iowa strengthens the police department's bond with the community and raises money for charity.
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October 23, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Why Leaders Lose Good People
Leaders must take steps to keep their ideal employees, rather than replace them.
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September 27, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Remember to Focus on What Really Matters
Despite our constant state of busyness, we must make time for the truly important aspects of life.
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August 14, 2017
Crime Prevention Spotlight: Combating Thefts from Automobiles
Ultimately, thefts from automobiles (TFAs) are crimes of opportunity. In some cases, targets appear so enticing that individuals not seeking to commit a crime decide to do so after recognizing a lucrative opportunity to appropriate another person’s valuables or other property without notice or detection.
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August 14, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Having Hard Conversations
As a new supervisor in the FBI’s Los Angeles office, I—along with several other managers—met with the special agent in charge (SAC) for the first time to get to know him and receive some of his leadership philosophy.
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July 13, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Intent vs. Impact - Communicating Effectively
Often, we think we delivered a clear message when we did not - we failed to weigh the intent versus the impact of our communication.
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June 13, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Leadership During Change
Effectively managing transition places extra demands on leaders, who should take time to reflect on the situation.
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May 10, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: President John Quincy Adams and Bounded Ethicality
A desire to succeed should not make you should feel ashamed. Yet, the route you follow to achieve that success will affect your leadership.
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