Topics in the News
A curated listing of content from the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
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July 13, 2017
Promotional Test Preparation: An Opportunity for Mentorship
Although challenging, the promotional testing process can help improve law enforcement officers and encourage leaders to become mentors.
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July 13, 2017
Three simple practices can help officers deal with toxic environments and circumstances.
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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
Problem Gambling and Suicidal Behavior: A Primer for Law Enforcement
Law enforcement officers should be aware of suicidal risks among individuals detained for offenses related to problem gambling.
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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
School Resource Officers and Violence Prevention: Best Practices (Part Two)
Officers have important steps to take in identifying and mitigating threats to school safety.
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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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April 11, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Congratulations, Graduate! You Have 90 Percent More Learning to Do!
The Center for Creative Leadership found that only 10 percent of learning resulted from formal education and 20 percent occurred during collaborative learning with peers.
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April 11, 2017
School Resource Officers and Violence Prevention: Best Practices (Part One)
Establishing a law enforcement-school partnership presents many considerations and challenges.
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April 11, 2017
Perspective: Building the Right Culture for the Organization
Law enforcement leaders must ensure that their agencies exude a culture that earns trust and confidence.
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March 9, 2017
Perspective: Embracing the Spiritual Dimension of Law Enforcement
Most officers want to feel, embrace, nurture, and enhance the spiritual aspect of their careers and themselves. Ignoring this essential part of their essence often weakens them. However, acknowledging and nourishing it strengthens and fortifies officers.
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March 9, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Compassion in Law Enforcement
Having compassion and empathy for fellow human beings is essential for successful law enforcement personnel. When officers cannot treat those they serve with compassion and respect, they become ineffective and potentially a liability for their agency.
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February 13, 2017
Cops Mentoring Kids: An Investment in Crime Reduction
The Hollywood, Florida Police Department’s Cops Mentoring Kids program connects Hollywood police officers who serve as mentors with at-risk students in local schools.
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February 13, 2017
Leadership Spotlight: Credibility
How do we measure credibility? How do we gain it? What significance does it hold for a leader and mentor? Answers to these questions help us understand the dynamics of leadership credibility and how having this quality in our professional careers can make our paths easier.
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January 11, 2017
Perspective: Police Officer Wellness Training
The Canadian Department of National Defence developed the Road to Mental Readiness program to address the challenging issues regarding mental health.
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